Production Assistant, 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:

Are you passionate about the world of production? Are you a master of organization and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Premier League Productions is seeking talented individuals like you to join our team as Production Assistants.

As a Production Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our production team. Your responsibilities will include coordinating shoots, managing freelance bookings, and handling production paperwork. You will be the driving force behind the smooth operation of our projects, ensuring that everything is in place for successful productions.

We are looking for individuals with excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality content. Your problem-solving abilities and ability to think on your feet will be essential in overcoming any challenges that arise.

Join Premier League Productions and be a part of the excitement in the world of sports production. With us, you'll have the opportunity to work with talented professionals, gain valuable industry experience, and contribute to the success of our renowned productions.

If you're ready to take your passion for production to the next level, apply now to become a Production Assistant at Premier League Productions.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed-term contract until May 2025 based our facility in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.

Applications will close on Wednesday 16th October at 11.59pm UK Time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
• To provide key production assistance and administrative support for the editorial and production management teams across Premier League Productions
• Production administration: invoice and timesheet processing and cost-tracking
• Compiling pre-production paperwork: call sheets, release and consent forms, safeguarding checks
• Working alongside the producer and editor to complete post-production paperwork (scripts, stills lists, music cue sheets etc.) and uploading to post-production archive system
• Assistance in setting up multi-camera shoots; including booking crew, voiceovers, camera kit, travel, accommodation, locations and creating call sheets. Occasionally you will be required to go onsite to ensure the smooth production of these shoots
• Arranging travel and accommodation for staff/contributors and freelancers.
• Being a point of contact for freelancers and suppliers
• Booking and scheduling staff/freelancers; including loggers, editors, producers, and postproduction facilities
• Booking equipment hire
• Capturing data related to sustainable TV production (The Albert Certification process)
• Assisting with autocue during live shows
• You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job as directed by the Production Manager

You Will Have The Following Strengths:
• Previous administration experience
• Experience of managing bookings and scheduling personnel
• Previous experience in a people facing role dealing with queries
• Appreciation for tv production processes (including pre, production and post-production)

We'd Love If You Also Have These:
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages
• Excellent organisation and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent interpersonal skills (when to employ tact, diplomacy, discretion)
• Uses own initiative and ability to work well as part of a team and on own without close supervision.
• Previous experience of working to tight deadlines, working effectively under pressure
• Production Health & Safety training course
• Interest in sport
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
• 2nd stage interview – if required
• #LI-CS1

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-r166ze-18-188-120-6-42 in your application.