Production Manager

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. What You'll Do: IMG are looking for an enthusiastic Production Manager to work on various projects within IMG Football productions. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and ambitious Production Manager to be part of a busy and versatile production team. The department produces a range of programming (including live, studio and magazine shows) on behalf of Broadcasters and Federations meaning lots of variety and opportunities to broaden experience. There will also be opportunity to work on development projects and budgeting for new business. PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed-term contract until 12th June 2026, based at Stockley Park, Uxbridge. Applications will close on Tuesday 10th June at 11.59pm UK Time. Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To: Manage various productions within the IMG Football department Provide operational management of production budgets and schedules Ensure all financial reporting is up to date and delivered on-time to the Head of Production, Finance Executive, and Executive Producer Support the Head of Production and Production Executive with preparation of budgets and programmes in development Manage the production team, including recruiting production coordinators and assistants, and proactively manage the career development of the team Negotiate and issue contracts for vendors, suppliers and freelancers Ensure freelance hires are booked in accordance with current employment/HMRC tax guidelines Manage, arrange (and occasionally attend) shoots/outside broadcasts abroad and in UK Be responsible for overseeing all health & safety procedures, protocols and requirements on a given production including risk assessments and insurance Deliver content & deliverable paperwork to broadcasters Champion IMG's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives as well as ensuring that IMG's Mental Health initiatives are actively supported. Work closely with colleagues during pre-production, production and post-production to champion and progress IMG's 'GreenToScreen' sustainability goals and reduce the production's carbon footprint wherever viable. You Will Have The Following Experience: Live and Studio sports production Managing junior production management personnel Creating detailed, line-by-line production budgets 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/federations/clients Ability to create production budgets and manage multiple cost-reports Excellent attention to detail Good communication skills (both written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to present detailed information clearly and accurately. Working well under pressure, managing and prioritizing workload effectively 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 (pro-rata) Dental insurance Green car scheme Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Subsidized office canteen (Stockley Park Office) 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

1. st stage interview - Virtual/in person - Production Executive and Senior Producer
2. nd stage interview - if required