Production Manager, Audio

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.

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:

IMG are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Production Manager to join their award-winning audio team.

Reporting to the Production Executive, you'll be managing a small and passionate production team that works across a variety of projects, including live commentaries, both on site and off tube, as well as documentaries and podcasts.

You will be responsible for providing operational management of production budgets and schedules of all productions as well as managing client relations (including The R&A, UEFA, Wimbledon and EuroLeague)!

Award winners at The ARIAS and the SJA's, the team works with sports federations such as Wimbledon, The R&A, UEFA, FIFA, EuroLeague and also provide expert commentary and analysis on BBC Radio 5 Live's coverage of F1.

You'll bring attention to detail, exceptional communication skills and a positive and pro-active approach to every task.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an initial 12-month fixed-term contract based at our facility in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
• Working in the Audio division within the Cross Channel and Branded Content department
• Providing operational management of production budgets and schedules of all productions
• Management of client relations (including The R&A, UEFA, Wimbledon, and EuroLeague)
• Assisting the Head of Audio in overseeing the production strategy and team
• Hiring of freelance staff and contractors
• Commercial management including negotiating deals with suppliers (personnel and resource)
• Preparing budgets for programmes in development
• Monthly financial reporting
• Onsite during Wimbledon, The Open and AIG Women's Open, plus other productions as required

You Will Have The Following Strengths:
• Experience in managing junior production management personnel
• Ability to create a detailed, line-by-line production budget
• Knowledge of production and post-production technologies and workflows
• Knowledge of archive and music clearance
• Knowledge of production insurance, health & safety
• Experience of dealing with International and UK broadcasters, and an understanding of the UK TV, Radio and Digital industry landscape
• Strong skills with Microsoft Excel + Word
• Ability to manage more than one project simultaneously
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 - Virtual/in person – Production Executive and Head of Audio
• 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-r1kx1e-18-218-129-100-42 in your application.