Assistant Producer, The R&A

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:

Join us as an Assistant Producer and be the driving force behind our digital content creation journey. From crafting short-form trends to weaving intricate storytelling narratives, you'll spearhead content delivery for the R&A's diverse portfolio of events worldwide. With travel opportunities to 15 amateur events annually spanning continents, this role promises an exhilarating adventure in content production. We're seeking an editing virtuoso with Adobe Premiere Pro expertise to elevate our content to new heights. If you're ready to make your mark in the world of digital storytelling, apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

Please note: This role is based either at the Stockley Park office or The R&A office in St Andrews (Scotland)

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
• Editing content briefed by the R&A Production team and the R&A Producer to support the delivery of the 2024 content plan.
• Editing features, promos and social video using Adobe Suite with excellent knowledge of Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Understanding the R&A objectives and ensuring that the content produced reflects their tone of voice and values.
• Although mainly an editing role, occasionally 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.
• Producing small-scale shoots, with an understanding of production requirements including planning, kit, crew, and health & safety.
• 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 content plan.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:
• Excellent editing skills, preferably using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Ability to quickly produce timelines, rough cuts and polished edits.
• An understanding of Adobe After Effects is advantageous.
• 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.
• 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.

We'd Love If You Also Have These:
• A passion for craft editing on Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Good experience of using Adobe After Effects to uplift edits.
• Filming on various cameras including Sony FX6 and FX3.
• Experience conducting interviews, writing engaging scripts, and developing narratives.
• Ability to manage a small production unit/team.
• Previous experience as part of a digital content team.
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
• 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 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.

Please note that applications close on Sunday 12th May at 11.59pm GMT
• Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
• 1st stage interview - Virtual/in person
• 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxe0mo-18-222-121-79-42 in your application.