Senior Assistant Producer - Digital Originals (Hiring Immediately)

Contract Type: Permanent with summer break

Reports to: Originals Content Lead

Location: Premier League Studios, Kensington Olympia W14 0NE

Overview

Premier League Studios is seeking a Senior Assistant Producer to join its award-winning Digital Originals team, creating standout content using everything at our disposal, from unrivalled access to players, matches and the Premier League's extensive archive.

You will play an important role in supporting the development and delivery of original content, contributing creative ideas, helping plan shoots and working closely with editors to craft distinctive stories for digital audiences. Alongside supporting larger productions, you'll have opportunities to take ownership of selected elements, projects and episodes, building your experience across all stages of production.

Through a mix of repeatable formats and premium original storytelling, you'll help create content that strengthens fan engagement and grows global audiences for the Premier League.

Who we are
The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 1.2 billion homes in 189 countries.

Premier League Studios is the Premier League’s new in-house media operations business which launched at the start of the 2026/27 Season. Premier League Studios is responsible for all international media content production and distribution, providing a best-in-class content service to the Premier League’s partners and millions of passionate fans around the world.

Premier League Studios is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week, where possible. You will be expected to attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The role

• Support original digital and social content from research and development through filming and post-production.
• Shape ideas, plan shoots and craft stories with Producers and editors, leading selected projects and episodes with support from the Original Content Lead and wider team.
• Apply strong digital storytelling and audience understanding to create standout Premier League content.
• Work across multiple projects, developing repeatable formats and premium originals that grow the Studios’ digital offering.

Content & Creative

• Develop and deliver original content, from long-form series to short-form social formats.
• Research ideas, stories, contributors and access opportunities, drawing on emerging trends, formats and creators.
• Own production elements and lead selected projects or episodes with guidance from the Original Content Lead and Producers.
• Work with Producers and editors to capture content and shape engaging edits using sound editorial judgement and platform best practice.
• Translate strategic priorities into audience-focused stories that engage Premier League fans globally.

Production & Delivery

• Support Producers and Production Management with shoot planning, logistics, contributors, access and production arrangements.
• Coordinate production tasks and deadlines across multiple projects, adapting to changing priorities.
• Build strong internal and external relationships through clear production communication.
• Resolve production challenges creatively and escalate issues where appropriate.

Audience & Insight

• Use audience insights and platform best practice to shape effective digital and social content.
• Apply effective structure, pacing and storytelling across platforms and formats.
• Track digital trends and audience behaviours to inform content ideas.
• Develop ideas that engage existing and casual audiences and attract new fans globally.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Demonstrable experience operating at Assistant Producer level or equivalent, with the ability to take ownership of these responsibilities from the outset.
• Experience working on premium long-form content and understanding of how to produce short-form video content
• Experience edit producing - working with an editor to shape a feature in post-production.
• Experience working on or producing multi-camera shoots
• Experience creating football, sport or talent-led content.
• Creative, with strong storytelling instincts and the ability to support – and lead where appropriate - the development and execution of ideas through research, filming, scripting and editing.
• Passionate about digital content and audience engagement, with an understanding of what earns attention and drives viewership.
• Editorially minded, with good judgement and an appreciation for high-quality storytelling across different platforms.
• Collaborative and proactive, able to work effectively with Producers, editors, production teams, contributors and stakeholders.
• Organised and dependable, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Curious and eager to develop, actively seeking feedback and opportunities to grow creatively and professionally.
• Resilient and adaptable, responding positively to challenges and changing priorities.

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance.

Premier League Studios is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made based on merit.

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 4 November 2026.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact [email protected] .