Assistant Producer, Studios

London, England, United Kingdom

12/13/2024

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 many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

What You’ll Do:

IMG Studios is a premier production centre with state-of-the art studios, post-production and live operations facilities.  It houses 4 HD broadcast television studios, 9 production galleries, 3 dubbing suites, 50 edit destinations, 3 radio studios, an award-winning 3D Graphics & Visual Effects team, and one of the largest data centres built specifically for digital media and broadcast in recent times. 

We are looking for a dynamic Assistant Producer who will be responsible for the creation and delivery of a variety of digital content, including on trend, short-form content, longer story-telling features and covering the R&A’s extensive portfolio of events for their web and social channels, including The Open and the AIG Women’s Open.

Please Note:

• This is a 12-month fixed-term contract based at our Stockley Park office.
• Flexible hours and occasional weekend work
• You may be required to travel internationally to shoots.
• You may be required to work at any of our various London offices.
• You maybe be required to work at the R&A’s offices at St Andrews.
  
  

Applications will close on Monday 6th January 2025 at 11.59pm UK time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Shooting and editing content briefed by the R&A Production team and the Content Hub Producer to support the delivery of the 2025 content plan.
• Understanding the R&A objectives and ensuring that the content produced reflects their tone of voice and values.
• Producing small-scale shoots, with an understanding of production requirements including planning, kit, crew, and health & safety.
• Filming on location at various golf venues and locations across the UK, using cameras including Sony FX6 and FX3.
• Participating in single and multi-camera shoots, conducting interviews with contributors where necessary.
• Editing features, promos and social video using Adobe Suite.
• Work closely with motion graphics producer to enhance content output.
• Managing deliverables and timelines to effectively deliver content with a short lead time.
• Offer creative and editorial ideas for projects and content deliverables when necessary.
• Execute any other ad hoc content requirements from the client that sit outside of the 2024
  
  

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• A good understanding of digital content production processes and experience creating and delivering content for social and web channels.
• A keen understanding of all digital and linear platforms from OTT to broadcast to social media and understanding the types of content that resonate on each platform.
• Production experience in a (live) sports environment
• Professional experience filming on various cameras including Sony FX6 and FX3.
• Strong editorial skills, including experience conducting interviews, writing engaging scripts, and developing narratives.
• Ability to manage small production units with the support of production management teams.
• Good editing skills, preferably using Adobe Premiere. Ability to quickly produce timelines, rough cuts, polished edits, and an understanding of Adobe After Effects is advantageous.
• Project or client management related experience within a production or integrated agency.
• Problem solving attitude and demonstration of initiative in high pressure environments.
• An interest in sport and some knowledge of golf.
• Diplomacy and calmness under pressure.
• Excellent editorial judgment.
• Good team player.
• Positive, professional, and keen approach to work.
  
  

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.
  
  

Benefits:

• Income protection
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Virtual GP
• Pension contribution
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Dental insurance
• Green car scheme (only eligible if in a permanent contract)
• 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 – With the Producer and another member for the team.
• 2nd stage interview – TBC
  
  

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.