Archive Producer

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.

What You'll Do:

IMG are currently looking for an Archive Producer to join part of IMG Studios' Film, Audio & Branded Content department (FAB). This role is central to the account team for a high-profile global luxury brand with heritage at the centre of its messaging.

The Archive Producer will project manage footage research across a variety of different archive-based projects, from advertising to editorial, digital OOH to social media, exhibition and retail. You will work with Creatives and Producers to develop ideas and find fresh feeling archive, coordinate and line manage our team our enthusiastic Footage Researchers, and work collaboratively with our Rights and Media Managers. You will also be supported by our Operations Manager to make sure projects are delivered on time, on budget and as efficiently as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract based our facility in Chiswick Park, London.

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

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
• Act as a primary point of contact for all creative briefs and development projects shared with the Research team, from all the client's creative and production partners. You will be a representative of both IMG and our client in all exchanges with partners and our network of archive production industry contacts.
• You will work closely with our RRM team to ensure we respond to client/partner requests in a way that adheres to our values of professionalism, continuous improvement and adaptability.
• You will work with the client, as well as their creative teams and producers to consult on archive use in both the development and production of advertising and branded content, advising on best practice, legal limitations, and offer creative solutions for production problems.
• A detail-orientated person, you will become an expert on our client's heritage, brand values and relationships, learning and ultimately advising teams on how this can be leveraged for use in content creation.
• With the support of the Research team, you will source and manage archival materials, securing the best creative solutions for a project, such as footage, news clips, viral videos, photographs, audio recordings, documents, and other materials as required.
• You will work with closely with our Rights Managers and legal teams to negotiate licence fees, author licence agreements, secure competitive rates on all projects, and ensure detailed record keeping of all usage in line with our service agreement.
• You will liaise with our internal archive services team to stay informed about changes in the business and keep up to date on the archives IMG represents.
• You will line manage our Research team, supporting them with their personal development and training in archive production techniques and best practice.
• You will work closely with our Senior Manager, Research & Operations to ensure project management tools and workflows are fit for purposes and in the best interest of creative production and the longevity of the account.
• You will be an inquisitive learner, willing to engage with the wider account team to immerse yourself with the legacy projects of our client.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:
• Experience of working as an Archive Producer on commercial projects.
• Experience of working with creative and advertising production agencies, and key client stakeholders.
• Experience working as part of a team, in and out of a leadership role.
• Experience with line management and development of direct reports.
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 (pro-rata)
• 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 with the Account Lead and Senior Manager, Research & Operations
• 2nd stage interview – Head of Production, Project Manager (Rights Management) and Media Manager

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rok086-18-97-14-81-42 in your application.