Production Coordinator, Studios

London, England, United Kingdom

12/13/2024

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:

The Branded Content Department is a creative, multi-skilled team of production experts, creating content for the modern media world. We produce a wide range of video and audio formats including short & long form, digital, social, live and audio/podcasts. We are an extension of the IMG Media production unit, providing content services to the wider Endeavor network and direct to client.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Coordinator to work with the Production Manager and wider team to provide coordination support across projects.

Please Note:

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract based at our Chiswick, London office with some travel to our Stockley Park office.

Some weekend and unsocial hours work required on occasion (days off in lieu will be arranged for weekend work.), specifically:

• January 18-19 and 25-26
• April 12-13
• May 17-18
• May 31-June 1 and June 7-8
• June 14-15
• July 5-6 and July 12-13
• July 19-20
• August 30-31 and September 6-7
• September 27-28
  
  

Applications will close on Monday 6th January 2025 at 11.59pm UK time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• To provide key production assistance and coordination support in conjunction with the editorial and production management team across a range of productions.
• Negotiate, book and schedule freelancers (e.g., editors, voiceover artists) as well as post-production facilities.
• Book travel, accommodation, equipment, and crew for domestic/international shoots/outside broadcasts, and arrange all logistical requirements (including visas, carnets, permits, etc.).
• Clear archive/music (as directed by the PM).
• Support the team with new pitches, budgeting, contracting, and general administrative duties.
• Ensure risk assessments are properly created by the relevant producer, and that health and safety is fully considered for all shoots and post-production work.
• Create call sheets and be point of contact for crew out of office hours (if required).
• Complete post-production deliverable paperwork.
• Raise POs, work orders, and reconcile credit card and float spend.
• Assist in budget compilation when required, input committed costs into Cost Report and assist with reconciliation in conjunction with the Finance Assistant.
• Trouble shoot and deal with ad hoc production queries/duties within the department in conjunction with the Production Manager.
• Be point of contact for internal and external clients.
• Ensure smooth running of shoots in studio or on location under supervision of PM.
• Liaise with and respond to clients as instructed.
• Basic media management.
• 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 working in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of the process and rationale of the cost tracking system.
• Experience working directly with clients.
• Project coordination experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Previous experience of working to deadlines, works well under pressure and manages and prioritises workload effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent client liaison skills.
• Ability to plan ahead and effectively organise workload.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong literacy and numeracy.
• Keenness to learn and take on more responsibility.
• Excellent time management skills, reliable and punctual.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A positive, professional, and proactive approach to working effectively as part of a team as well as independently (without close supervision). Shows initiative.
  
  

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.
  
  

Benefits:

• Income protection
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Virtual GP
• Pension contribution
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• 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
  
  

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.