Production Executive Sport Live And Non-Live

Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment.

Our diverse team of over 270 team members work in offices across the UK and beyond, producing top-level sports such as Formula One, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime-time documentaries and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters.

In 2023, Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY. 

We are looking for an experienced Production Executive to join our Sport & Digital Departments to work across Live & Non-Live Sport Productions.

The post would suit someone who has a strong background in Live & Non-Live Sport Production.

Some wider experience across a more expansive slate is desirable, as is budget writing, managing large teams and delivering programmes to different broadcasters around the world.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities, and lived experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the HoPs to help manage the slates of our Live & Non-Live Sport Productions


• Planning and contracting staff, directly managing PM’s and PC’s and mentoring junior members of the team. Actively seeking new junior and senior talent from diverse backgrounds.


• Effectively managing Client relationships both face-to-face and remotely, working alongside the Senior Team, & to attend client meetings and being a key point of contact for projects.


• Working alongside Business Affairs to ensure programmes and productions are compliant, including contracting staff, freelancers, and talent.


• Budgeting, including constructing budgets for new clients and broadcasters, revising existing budgets and overseeing cost managers.


• Negotiating deals with new and returning clients and looking at new business opportunities.


• Working alongside the Managing/Creative Directors, Director/ Heads of Productions, Executive Producers and Commercial Director to execute projects


• Overseeing risk assessments, staffing and post schedules.


• Maintain the vision and ethos of Whisper and promote a positive working environment where production talent can grow and gain opportunities in the business

Please note that responsibilities may be amended, added to, or removed to reflect the changing needs of the production or organisation.

Knowledge, skills & requirements:

• Experience across a range of outputs, especially a strong background in Sport and Digital.  


• Confident working independently using own initiative, while being prepared to take guidance on appropriate matters


• Excellent team player; organised and able to work quickly without losing attention to detail


• Ability to quickly access, prioritise and act with a creative and flexible outlook


• Integrity – able to look after the interests of the company while building effective working relationships with colleagues and outside contacts (including broadcasters and talent management), gaining their trust & respect

• Must be able to work effectively in a complex environment with diverse stakeholders, including Head of Production, MDs and Senior Management


• Ability to effectively articulate complex issues in writing and verbally.


• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a cooperative member of a large team, as well as interact with senior-level executives and clients.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Location:

Kew, London.

Working Days:

5 day week, x4 days in office and x1 day WFH.

This role will require a degree of flexibility and weekend working. You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirements.

Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day work week.

Whisper offers the option of flexitime hours, subject to production requirements.

Start:

ASAP on a 12-month FTC.

Salary:

Based upon experience

Application closing:

Friday 6th March

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a short covering note, telling us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role.