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IMG are looking for an experienced Producer to provide production and editorial support to the Executive Producer in the planning and delivery of IMG’s live football production in Saudi Arabia, initially focused on the Saudi Pro League and with flexibility to support WPL/SAFF and related Studios productions as required.
The role will help ensure that matches, content strands, crews, suppliers and stakeholders are planned and delivered safely, consistently, on time and within budget.
As this role requires working within a Sports Broadcast environment, you must be able to work unsociable hours and weekends where necessary.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Support the Executive Producer with the day-to-day editorial, operational and production leadership of SPL match coverage and associated content.
Lead or support assigned matches, match rounds, highlights, world-feed and other content strands from planning through to post-event close-out.
Work closely with the Executive Producer, Senior Producers, Production Manager, Technical Producer, Match Directors and Production Coordinators to ensure clear responsibilities, deadlines and escalation routes.
Mentor and train local editorial support roles (e.g. Assistant Producers, self shooters/editors, researchers) to improve their capabilities, quality of work and output.
Contribute to forward planning across the season, including match schedules, production plans, running orders, editorial priorities, crew requirements and key milestones.
Coordinate with SPL/SAFF, OB providers, Alamiya, venues, clubs, rightsholders and other production partners to ensure requirements are understood and delivered.
Support the briefing, booking, onboarding and management of freelance crew and production personnel.
Support and, where required, lead production meetings, pre-production calls, matchday briefings and post-match reviews.
Ensure that call sheets, production plans, risk assessments, permits, access arrangements, contact sheets and other required documentation are prepared, issued and kept up to date.
Work with HR, Legal, Finance, Immigration, Health & Safety and other internal functions to ensure staffing, contracting, visas, work permits, insurance and compliance requirements are addressed across editorial roles.
Maintain high standards of health, safety and welfare across production activity, ensuring risks are identified, controlled, communicated and escalated appropriately.
Provide editorial guidance and practical support to Match Producers and Assistant Producers, helping them deliver consistent…