IMG is hiring a
Planning Assistant, SNTV

Who We Are:

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

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:

SNTV has been the world’s leading sports video partner since its inception in 1996. We were created as a joint venture between The Associated Press and IMG, combining our expertise to ensure our cameras and crew can be in place anywhere in the world putting our global network of media partners inside every story. We specialise in providing a unique and unrivalled blend of premium sports action and sports video news for both broadcasters and digital publishers globally. Our video content is produced and curated by our dedicated editorial teams across the globe.

The Production Assistant will be responsible providing support and taking ownership of the administration tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the team. The role is London based, with a hybrid working pattern, working in the office two days a week. This is a great opportunity for someone who has strong administration skills and is looking to enter the world of sports and media! 

PLEASE NOTE:​ Applications close on Wednesday 19th June at 11.59pm UK Time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Liaise with IMG & Associated Press’ Master Control Room (MCR) to ensure live satellite feeds are recorded for SNTV to create sports highlights.

• Update the SNTV planning system with correct information when bookings have been made

• Assist the New York team with satellite bookings, and general planning.

• Provide administrative support to the office when required.

• Create and maintain SNTV’s planning databases and upload these to the SNTV website, including weekly and monthly sport planners, yearly sport planning calendar and daily rundowns.

• Create weekly emails to send round to SNTV clients to tell them what stories they can expect.

• Monitoring planning email inbox and answering client queries

• Manage parking for editorial staff at Chiswick Park

• Liaison with SNTV overseas bureau on office admin matters e.g. equipment

• PA to the CEO including organising meetings and taking finance and board meeting minutes.

• 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:

• Office administration experience

• Previous experience of supporting and working within a team environment

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• High level of planning and organisational skills

• Computer literate in Microsoft Office

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work as part of a team and alone as necessary

• Calm and professional manner

• Timely, accurate and reliable

• Good time management and organisational skills - ability to prioritise workload efficiently

We’d Love If You Also Have These:

• Interest and knowledge of sports or news media

• Experience of television media industry

Working Conditions

• This is a permanent position.

• This role will be based at Chiswick Park, with flexibility on remote working as appropriate

• Working hours are 9:00 – 18:00, Monday to Friday 

• May be required to attend (and travel to) locations, including other company buildings and meetings

• Unsocial hours may be required, as dictated by the demands of the business schedule

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       

• 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 – Planning Manager, SNTV + TBC

• 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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