IMG is hiring a
Assistant Producer (PL Stories), Premier League Productions

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.

Who We are:

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, in 232 broadcast territories and our work is available in 900 million homes.households.  Our wide array of high-quality output includes live matches, digital content, studio shows, promos, magazine and documentary programming, all delivered across multiple platforms.  

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

What You’ll Do:

PLP’s Programming department is looking for two dynamic and creative Assistant Producers to join the PL Stories team. We are hiring for one permanent staff role and one fixed-term contract role ending on 26th May 2025.

PL Stories is our weekly 26-minute documentary show that takes fans closer to the greatest League in the world, it’s players, clubs and unique culture. The successful candidates will excel in the various disciplines of long-form storytelling: from idea generation to pitching and researching compelling ideas, directing complex shoots in a variety of locations, interviewing world class athletes and confidently leading the editing process.

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, supporting the wider team of Assistant Producers, Producers and Senior Producers. 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: These are full-time roles based at our facility in Stockley Park, Uxbridge. You will be required to occasionally work weekends and unsocial hours. Some travel in the UK and worldwide will at times be necessary.

Applications will close on Sunday 16th June at 11.59pm UK Time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Assisting the Producers/Senior Producer on the editorial production of weekly Documentary show Premier League Stories, for the Premier League.

• Brainstorm, pitch, plan and research original story ideas that promote the league, the clubs and players to an international audience.

• Direct single or multi-camera shoots and conduct interviews with contributors as necessary.

• Log and review rushes and select suitable material for editing.

• Lead post-production alongside an editor as necessary.

• Proactively seek collaboration with colleagues in the Digital department to ensure maximum reach of PL Stories content on social platforms.

• Playing an integral role in developing and supporting others and in shaping an inclusive culture in the PL Stories team and the Programming department.

• Responsible for adhering to compliance guidelines, as appropriate.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• Leading shoots, edits and post-production in the creation of compelling content.

• Idea generation, researching and pitching original story ideas.

• Directing single and multi-camera shoots, sourcing and interviewing contributors.

• Logging rushes and selecting material for edits.

• An understanding of the basics of scriptwriting.

• An understanding of digital workflows.

• An understanding of contemporary camera equipment and filming techniques.

• Good knowledge of the Premier League.

Our Vision – Power the World’s Passion for Sport. Our Mission – Be Vital. Work as one.

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 (pro-rata for FTCs)

• 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

• 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 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 – Senior Producers, PLP

• 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.

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