Assistant Producer (Live), European Tour 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.

What You’ll Do

European Tour Productions produce and distribute golf coverage of the DP World Tour, The Challenge Tour, The Ryder Cup and The Open. In this capacity, ETP has produced the live coverage for hundreds of events around the world and not just in Europe. We travel to events in the middle east, Asia and Africa and have produced the last twelve Ryder Cups and The Open since 2016. In 2021, and despite COVID restrictions we delivered over 850 hours of live world feed golf coverage. Our award winning original and branded content is expanding, and we also produce a broad range of content for social media channels and The DP World Tour website.

Are you ready to step onto the global stage of sports broadcasting? European Tour Productions, a BAFTA-winning team, welcomes you to be part of and create the world's premier 'live' golf coverage.

With up to 50 events annually across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, we are the largest producer of live golf coverage globally.

As an Assistant Producer reporting to the Head of Golf and Executive Producer, you'll become a key player in our 'Live' production team. Your role will involve crafting captivating content for live European Tour Golf programming both in the office and on location.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll dive into:

- Creating engaging VT elements for inclusion in our broadcasts.

- Collaborating with an EVS operator for analysis, replays, and diverse VT components.

- Taking charge of graphics to enhance the viewer experience.

Our ideal candidate thrives in the high-energy atmosphere of live TV broadcasting. Calm under pressure, you work with professionalism and initiative, making sound decisions without constant supervision. A solid grasp of sports and a particular interest in golf will stand you in good stead.

Prior experience in live OB broadcasting is favourable, as well as Production Health & Safety Training.

This opportunity is tailor-made for those pursuing a rewarding career in sports production within the thrilling realm of 'live' outside broadcasts. Keep in mind that this role entails international travel for up to 20 weeks a year.

As Live Sports production evolves, we're embracing the future by transitioning to remote working hubs in the UK. Adaptability to changing workflows is essential as we navigate the dynamic landscape of live OB production.

Please be aware that the role involves weekend work and extended shifts to ensure our broadcasts are top-notch.

Ready to be part of a team that brings the excitement of golf to screens worldwide? Join us on this extraordinary journey and be at the forefront of live sports production!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with opportunity for a future permanent role. The role is based at our office in Stockley Park, Uxbridge and there will be international travel involved throughout the year, plus some remote productions which will involve working unsocial hours at Stockley Park.

Applications close on Sunday 27th April at 11.59pm UK Time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• To assist the Producer and Director in all editorial aspects of the live golf programming, both in the office, on remote productions and on location.

• To continue to learn and develop their skill set in a range of roles on the live production team, for which having previous Live Gallery experience is helpful. Roles include but are not limited to....

VT Edit AP – Create bespoke VT elements to be used throughout the programme, including for high-profile flagship events like the Scottish Open, the BMW PGA Championship, and the season finale DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. For example, coordinating opening teases, vignettes, and historical look backs.

News AP – Build update packages and responsible for playing out all inserts / interviews, knowing when they are editorially relevant and will enhance the quality of the programme. Handling high pressure moments calmly, offering the right replays / high frame rate reactions.

Graphics Producer – Oversee the graphic elements which are incorporated into the live programme. 

• To generate ideas for upcoming editorial programming. Researching event storytelling, including event and location history, as well as high-profile player appearances. 

• To research, prepare and edit packages on Adobe Premiere Pro, that will be broadcast on the World Feed.

• Have a good knowledge and be fully competent in editing on Adobe Premiere.

• To have experience of directing basic 2 camera shoots for interviews, features and stand ups with contributors.

• To be able to confidently write original scripts for features and packages.

• To be comfortable adhering to broadcaster/clients briefs and deadlines.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• Experience of working on live outside broadcasts.

• Keen sports enthusiast – golf knowledge helpful but not essential. 

• Experience of working in a live environment.

• Good knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud.

• Competent in editing, shooting and script writing.

• Able to demonstrate excellent research ability and attention to detail.

• An understanding of digital workflows 

• Proven experience of working in a team.

• Ability to motivate and guide more junior members of the team.

• Health and Safety Production Training is helpful but not essential.

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 (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 Director, Senior Producer and Line Producer

• 2nd stage interview – if required