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.

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:

Are you ready to lead with creativity and innovation working on a brand new, exciting partnership in global football? If yes, then join us in shaping the future of digital content in sports and beyond.

IMG are seeking an Assistant Producer to join our Studios business and lead our new partnership with the Saudi Pro League based in KSA. This role will support the Senior Producer in the delivery of content including a weekly highlights/magazine show, match round features and world feed programmes. This role requires a blend of flexibility, creativity, core editing skills and industry knowledge.

As a global leader in sports, events, media, and fashion, IMG operates in over 30 countries, and this role is pivotal in leading the transformation of our creative output.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a long-term fixed-term contract dependent on local employment regulations based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

You will be required to work on all SPL and Cup match rounds. Including weekends and evenings. This may include the festive period, Easter and bank holidays. You will be required to travel around KSA

This position will include a relocation package.

Applications will close on Sunday 4th August 2024 at 11.59pm UK time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

Working closely with the Senior Producer to assist and deliver match round features, enhanced highlights packages, match hypes/openers and KSA feature content including managing on location shoots and self-editing.

QC/Edit produce & deliver match edits, round up packages & other show inserts to tight deadlines.

Delivering fast turnaround match highlights

Comfortable working to tight deadlines

Overseeing the delivery of incoming match-feeds for use within the production.

Experience and knowledge of stitch editing

Planning and distributing edit schedule and executing/adapting as required.

Responsible for adhering to compliance guidelines for broadcaster/client as appropriate

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:

Experience as a researcher/Assistant Producer in live sports television production.

Self-Editing skills.

Experience of edit producing fast turnaround match highlights/reports.

Experience in content creation including match openers and feature content.

Fluency in Arabic is highly advantageous, but not essential

We'd Love If You Also Have These:

Specialist knowledge of SPL

Experience of dealing with Talent (e.g. presenters, commentators, voice over artists & sports stars)

Experience of live football production.

Experience as coordinator in a live gallery environment.

Experience self-editing on Adobe Premiere/Avid or similar.

Experience with Adobe After Effects.

IPD knowledge.

Our Work Ethic:

IMG is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. We expect staff to work from the office as required by the business needs and in line with the local cultural and client expectations.

Benefits: Relocation package Annual holiday Life insurance Income protection Private medical insurance Dental insurance EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services

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 members of the IMG Senior Leadership team, alongside the SPL Project Lead 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.

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