Senior Assistant 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:

We're looking for a passionate Senior Assistant Producer to take charge of live programming, particularly Matchday Live. You'll oversee and assist gallery APs & EAs, providing training and development, while acting as the key liaison between Producers, Directors, and studio managers.

This role involves coordinating with live football programming, sharing resources, and ensuring gallery staff are well-prepared with all key elements and backup programming on EVS & TX. You'll work closely with directors, and may even direct shows when needed. In addition, you'll manage content storage with EVS & media management, aid in booking EVS operators, collaborate with the Digital team for additional content, lead debriefs, and ensure compliance with onscreen guidelines.

If you're ready to make an impact on live football broadcasting, we want to hear from you!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a Permanent contract based our facility in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.

Applications will close on Friday 11th October at 11.59pm UK Time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
• To lead VT Coordinating on Live programming with a particular focus on Matchday Live.
• To oversee and assist gallery APs & EAs within VT.
• Upskill other APs & EAs, providing training sessions & development plans.
• To act as the liaison between the Producers, Directors & studio managers on programming – with a strong focus on planning for Matchday Live.
• To work closely with directors, shadowing & be able to direct certain shows if called upon.
• To act as the liaison between programming & live football, working closely to share resources.
• To ensure gallery staff are aware of all the key elements and backup programming available on EVS & TX.
• To liaise with EVS & media management to oversee storage of content.
• To aid with the booking of EVS ops and delegate VT responsibilities
• To liaise with the Digital team to ensure any additional content is delivered.
• To organise and lead debriefs, offering constructive feedback to colleagues
• Responsible for adhering to onscreen compliance guidelines across all MDL output.
• You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:
• Proven experience in VT coordinating for live football shows.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop team members effectively.
• Experience in leading a small team.
• Strong planning skills with a focus on collaborating closely with EVS operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of EVS functionality.
• Knowledge and experience in directing studio shows.
• Background in live or magazine-style TV production.
• Familiarity with digital workflows.
• Proficiency in non-linear editing systems.
• Ability to motivate and mentor junior team members.
• Knowledge of the creative VT process and experience in feature production.
• Strong general sports knowledge.
• Excellent understanding of the Premier League.

We'd Love If You Also Have These:
• Ability to work under pressure in a live environment with the editorial constantly changing.
• Editorially exact and excellent knowledge of all things Premier League.
• Great communication skills (both written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate and skilled across various essential production software and applications.
• Excellent customer focus skills (representing the face of the company/programme to the public/potential contributors).
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

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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-d5vy9e-18-227-79-241-42 in your application.