Senior Producer, Premier League Productions

Full 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.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

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 in over 900 million homes across the world.  Our wide array of high-quality output includes live matches, digital content, studio shows, promos and magazine programming, all delivered across multiple platforms.

Join PLP's Programming department as a Senior Producer and be a vital part of our dynamic team. Collaborate closely with the Head of Programmes and a team of Senior Producers to oversee the department's operations.

The ideal candidate should bring extensive experience as a live gallery producer and possess exceptional team management skills. Your responsibilities will include the oversight of a strand of programs, with a key role in producing a diverse range of content, including our flagship show, 'Matchday Live.'

As a Senior Producer, you will work in tandem with the production management team to ensure efficient and budget-conscious program execution. Collaboration is key, both within the programming department and across PLP and the Premier League - including the Broadcaster Services and Digital & Creative departments. This unified approach will enhance communication and collaboration throughout PLP.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for you to contribute significantly to our ongoing success story.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• To help oversee and manage the Premier League Productions Programming department.

• To gallery produce high quality programming – including PLP’s flagship show ‘Matchday Live’ – which covers all 380 Premier League games.

• Have direct responsibility for a strand of programmes within the department, working with production teams to manage those shows in their planning and editorial output.

• Work with the PLP Production Management team to ensure programmes are delivered on-budget.

• Close liaison with the On-Screen Team department to help deliver all requirements for the programmes responsible for.

• Forward planning, idea generation and the ability to think creatively. Innovation is a key part of PLP.

• Work collaboratively with other key PLP departments, particularly the Digital department and Broadcaster Services.

• Work collaboratively with the Premier League and its partners to deliver world class content and services.

• Recruitment of staff, whether contracted or freelance members of production team where necessary.

• Line management and on-the job training for production team members including Producers, Assistant Producers and Editorial Assistants.

• Responsible for adhering to compliance guidelines for broadcasters/client as appropriate.

• Working with colleagues from other IMG departments and contributing to ideation and pursuit of new business opportunities where possible.

• Helping to drive and develop a culture of inclusion within PLP.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• Excellent knowledge of Premier League football.

• Previous experience as a Producer within a major sports production team.

• An extensive portfolio of work covering various types of football programming.

• An understanding of all the operational and logistical requirements of live studio programming.

• Experience of dealing with On-Screen Team (e.g.Presenters, Commentators, Sports Personalities).

• Knowledge and understanding of current and future trends in sports media.

• Proven history of performance/appraisal management with the ability to offer training solutions.

We’d Love If You Also Have These:

• Good organisation and communication skills (both written and verbal).

• An ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Experience of managing production teams.

• Experience in producing running orders and dealing with all aspects of live production.

• Health & Safety training in Production.

• Keen interest in and knowledge of Premier League football.

• Excellent interpersonal and management skills.

• Works effectively as part of a team.

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
• 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
• Dependent care - 5 days subsidized emergency child, pet, elder care         
• Critical Illness cover   
• Financial Wellbeing   
• Health Cash Plan   
• Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass    
• 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

The Process:

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications within five working days 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

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.