Production Coordinator, Saudi Pro League

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.

The Partnership between SPL, SAFF, and IMG:

The Saudi Pro League (SPL) and Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) have announced a new five-year production partnership with IMG, a global sports, events, and representation company, for the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), King's Cup, and Saudi Super Cup, starting from the 2024-25 season.

The 2024-25 season broadcast of the RSL, King's Cup, and Saudi Super Cup will feature more dynamic storytelling and captivating content that highlights the excitement of the matches and celebrates the rich culture and passion that drive the sport.

IMG will also help SPL and SAFF to implement advanced remote production technologies, allowing leading producers to oversee matches across multiple cities on the same day, ensuring that the highest production standards are maintained regardless of location.

What You'll Do:

IMG are seeking a dynamic Production Coordinator to join our Studios business and support our new partnership with the Saudi Pro League based in the UK. You will provide key production co-ordination and assistance to the production team for the Saudi Pro League production. You will be part of the team responsible for logistics and cost tracking, to ensure smooth running of production.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 12-month fixed term contract based at our facility in Stockley Park, Uxbridge, London. You will be required to work weekends and unsocial hours when needed.

Applications will close on Tuesday 13th August 2024 at 11.59pm UK time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
• To provide key production assistance and co-ordination support across SPL 24/25 season production, working alongside the Production Manager and Production Coordinator to support the Production teams working in RSA and the UK.
• Duties include booking and organising crew and any associated travel arrangements, including onboarding and arranging payment, eg creating Work Orders on payment portal (like Fieldglass), scheduling and performing Status Determination Statements, where/when necessary
• Liaison with third parties and processing invoices (eg Suppliers), as required
• Organising shoots, arranging any clearances/film permits and any associated travel/accommodation and post-production bookings
• Liaising with internal departments (e.g. legal, HR, finance, immigration) to assist with securing all visas and work permits, as required.
• Creating and distributing detailed call sheets and Risk Assessments and being point of contact for crew
• Cost tracking on a daily basis and keeping track of relevant costs with the Accounts Assistant. Processing invoices and raising purchase orders
• Trouble shooting and dealing with ad hoc production queries/duties within the department in conjunction with the production manager; supervising production assistants and runners as necessary
• Completing post production paperwork, including Music Cue sheets and PAPs and clearing Archive footage and Music where applicable
• Working with the production team to set and achieve sustainability targets, including monitoring and completion of albert Carbon Footprint and Carbon Action Plans, as well as supporting the company's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
• Being point of contact for internal and external clients
• Liaising with media management and helping to establish workflows
• 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:
• Previous experience as established Production Assistant or higher
• Experience of making travel arrangements
• Experience of booking freelance crew and organising shoots
• Experience of cost tracking and producing small production budgets
• Experience of producing call sheets
• Experience of dealing with Health and Safety paperwork and Risk Assessments
• Previous experience of working to deadlines – works well under pressure, managing and prioritizing workload effectively
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SAP
• Good organisation and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to plan ahead and effectively organise workload
• Works effectively as part of a team and independently (without close supervision) – showing initiative
• Positive, professional and keen approach to work, demonstrates a drive to progress in Production Management
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes

We'd Love If You Also Have These:
• Fluency in Arabic is highly advantageous, 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
• 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 - Vi

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9507m-216-73-216-71-42 in your application.