Producer, Premier League Productions

Job Description

Who We Are:

At IMG, our Studios business use content and technology to power the world's passion for sport, working with global clients including The Premier League, The R&A, DP World Tour, Euroleague Basketball and Major League Soccer. We've built Europe's best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park, London, distributing 35,000 hours of content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films, we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world.

What You'll Do:

Premier League Productions (PLP) are proud to be the production partner to the most watched football league in the world. Globally, we broadcast to 189 out of 193 UN member states, serve over 100 broadcast partners and our work is available to 905 million homes.
Our wide array of high-quality output includes live matches, digital content, studio shows, promos and magazine programming, all delivered across multiple platforms.

This could be your opportunity to play your part in this exciting storytelling process.

PLP's Programming department is looking for a dynamic, energetic, and team-orientated Programme Producer who thrives under the editorial, organisational and creative challenge of producing cutting-edge, live and/or non-live sports output, and one who can drive and motivate a team of people to excel in programme and content production.

Your role wouldn't stop there – we are looking for someone who has a thirst to learn new skills and challenges the status quo. This role will allow an ambitious individual to make it their own, whilst supporting the wider team of Assistant Producers and Editorial Assistants with their growth and development.

Sport is an unpredictable medium and we can guarantee every day will be different and challenging. However, with the depth of experience available at PLP, we are committed to developing you to ensure you thrive in this exciting role.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a permanent role based our facility in Stockley Park, Uxbridge. You may be required to work weekends, unsocial hours as well as over the seasonal holidays. Some travel may be necessary.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
• To oversee the production and editorial direction of a live studio programme (or programmes), or magazine-style show within PLP's Programming department.
• To prepare running orders, brief the editorial team, liaise with the on-screen team and ''gallery produce'' live programmes, or non-live magazine programmes.
• To deliver live studio and magazine programmes on time and on budget.
• To continually track, assess and manage the relevant programme budget, whilst liaising with the Production Manager.
• To build strong relationships with all our on-screen team, and to continually raise the level of excellence within the shows.
• To lead in defining the editorial content and direction of the live or magazine programme.
• Forward planning, idea generation, and the ability to think creatively and work with others effectively.
• Close liaison with the Head of Programmes, Senior Producers, and other live Producers to ensure uniformity & synchronicity across the Programmes and other PLP departments.
• Line management and on-the-job training for production team members including Assistant Producers and Editorial Assistants.
• Ensuring APs and EAs are performing all their key responsibilities.
• Building and maintaining an excellent working relationship with our external graphics supplier and other external parties.
• Responsible for adhering to compliance guidelines.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:
• Proven experience as a Senior Assistant Producer or Producer, particularly in a sports environment.
• Passion for and an in-depth knowledge of Premier League football.
• Experience of live studio programming and/or non-live magazine programming.
• A keen eye for design, look and feel.
• Ability to team-build – and crucially, to be a team player as well as a team leader.
• Comprehensive understanding of budget processes and implications.
• Experience of line managing team members.
• Experience of dealing with on-screen personnel (e.g. Presenters, Commentators, Sports Personalities).
Our Vision – Power the World's Passion for Sport.
Our Mission – Be Vital. Work as one.

And Our Values:
• We are BOLD and not afraid to take risks.
• We are PASSIONATE and proud of our legacy.
• We are DYNAMIC and constantly evolving.
• We are AUTHENTIC and human.
• We are UNITED in our pursuit of excellence.
Our Work Ethic:

IMG is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Benefits:
• Income protection
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Virtual GP
• Pension contribution
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Dental insurance
• Green car scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized office canteen
• Free breakfast
• Free on-site parking at Stockley Park office
• Eye Care
• Endeavor Wellness - lunch and learn events
• EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services
• Critical Illness cover
• Financial Wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass/ GymPass
• Health Screening
• Will Writing
• Dynamic office environment with great people!
• Regular team and company networking events/celebrations
• Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events
• Tech Scheme
• Taste Card
• Travel Insurance

The Process:

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.
• Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
• 1st stage interview - Virtual/in person – Senior Producers, PLP
• 2nd stage interview – if required

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmbo7m-18-117-170-80-42 in your application.