Archive Producer, Studios

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.

We are looking for an Archive Producer on a 12-month fixed-term contract to be responsible for sourcing and consulting on archive use for a high-profile global luxury brand.

As Archive Producer, you will manage footage research for various archive-led projects and will collaborate with Creatives and Producers from multiple agencies, work closely with Rights and Media Managers, and be supported by the Senior Operations Manager to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.

Applications will close on Sunday 8th February at 11.59pm UK Time.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Keep across industry trends and players in the industry who may be beneficial to future projects.
• You will work with creative teams and producers to consult on archive use in both the development and production of advertising and branded content, advising on best practice and legal limitations, and offer creative solutions for production problems.
• A detail-orientated person, you will become an expert on our client’s heritage, brand values and relationships, learning and ultimately advising teams on how this can be leveraged for use in content creation.
• Source and manage archival materials, securing the best creative solutions for projects, such as footage, news clips, viral videos, photographs, audio recordings, documents, and other materials as required.
• Undertake proactive research, perpetually assembling archive bins with up-to-date federation / sporting archive as well as archive from other sources to use in upcoming creative briefs.
• Bring your knowledge of available archive to creative ideation sessions to guide potential storylines and creative briefs.
• Analyse risk and supply a tiered risk assessment of all supplied archive to help guide editorial decisions.
• Develop your expertise in key sports including golf, tennis, and equestrianism, ideally specialising in one.

Line Management

• Deliver and ensure best practice in motivating and appraising direct reports.

Client Services

• Maintain a deep understanding of the brand values, ethos, and strategic vision of the client and their partner agencies.

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience of working as an Archive Producer on commercial projects, including sourcing “hidden gem” footage, analysing licensing risk, negotiating with rights holders, and understanding and working to a budget.
• Previous experience of working with creative and advertising production agencies, and key client stakeholders.
• Experienced in creative problem solving.
• Excellent time management – reliable and punctual with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

• This is a 12-month month full-time fixed-term contract.
• This role is based at our office in Chiswick Park, with requirement to to work at our facility in Stockley Park.
• Weekend and unsocial hours may be required to meet deadlines.
• Travel may be required.

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