Live Producer, E-sports World Cup

Who We Are:

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

IMG are looking for an experienced Live Producer to oversee and own the editorial aspects of the Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup Spotlight shows (EWC and ENC).

As Live Producer, you will be required to travel to Riyadh, KSA to work on the Esports World Cup for 7-weeks across July & August, as well as the Esports Nations Cup for 4-weeks in November.

Applications will close on Friday 13th March at 11.59pm UK Time.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Own the editorial structure, pacing, and tone of digital-first live shows.

• Write, manage, and evolve running orders for long-form digital shows, typically 60-90 minutes.

• Lead live broadcasts from pre-production through transmission, maintaining editorial control.

• Work closely with Presenters, the gallery, the Talent Manager, Lead Features Producer, and Executive Producer to deliver a strong editorial live show.

• Adapt running orders in real time in response to live moments and audience engagement.

• Integrate features, social moments, and audience interaction naturally into the live format.

• Maintain clarity, energy, and narrative flow across extended live shows.

• Review live output post-show to refine structure, tone, and execution.

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience producing live digital-first shows.

• Strong understanding of how audiences behave on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, and social live environments.

• Confident writing and managing running orders designed for flexibility rather than fixed broadcast blocks.

• Ability to make fast editorial decisions in live digital environments.

• Strong collaboration skills across editorial, technical, and talent teams.

• Experience in traditional television is welcome, but digital-first thinking is essential.

• An interest in esports or gaming is beneficial but not essential; strong live editorial judgement in digital environments is the priority.

Working Conditions

• This is a fixed-term contract role until 8th December 2026.

• This role is based at Stockley Park , with requirement to work onsite for productions in Riyadh, KSA.

• You will be required to travel and work on-site for the duration of events.

• You’ll usually work normal office hours, however, you will be required to work longer hours, including evening and weekend work during events and as dictated by the demands of the business schedule.

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