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Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment.

Our diverse team of over 285 international employees produce top-level sports such as Formula One, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime time documentaries, and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters.

Whisper’s creativity and storytelling are BAFTA-winning and Emmy International-nominated.

It is also a Sunday Times Best Places to Work.

We are looking for an experienced Avid Edit Assistant to join our busy Documentaries team.

The successful candidate will bring a flexible range of skills to our transatlantic post-production operations, supporting teams and shows across offline services, technical areas and turnover.

The role will operate on a late UK hours shift pattern to align with our US operations.

The standard hours will be 15:00-00:00 GMT, subject to contractual flexibility with a 2-hour option on either side, with notice.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities, and lived experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported

Key responsibilities:

• Day to day tasks would include general edit support, ingesting, grouping, syncs, pulls, string outs, creating temp GFX, script sync, review exports, finding archive etc…
• Providing Finishing Support Services such as conforming, media management, online editorial change management and turnover.
• Supporting the technical teams to provide onboarding, induction and facilitating UK-based physical and system support.
• Running and maintaining review sessions between UK and US facilities.
• Facilitating effective communication and change management for shows and teams as a bridge for the transatlantic collaboration – supported by the Post Management teams in both locations.
• Assisting in managing and maintaining our LTO backup and media management services.

Please note that responsibilities may be amended, added to, or removed to reflect the changing needs of the production or organisation.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as an Edit Assistant on HETV and/or feature-length content.
• Broad understanding of post-production workflows and pipelines.
• Good working knowledge of Avid Media Composer and general post infrastructure.
• Experience ingesting and syncing large amounts of footage, including 8K, 6K and drone.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with an ability to stay calm, clear, and methodical under pressure and deal with any issues that arise.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for creative storytelling.
• Up-to-date knowledge of new industry technologies
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control skills
• Familiarity with LTO backup systems and media management is a plus.

Location:

The base for this position is Kew, London. Due to the nature of the role, remote working will not be possible.

Working Day:

5-day week, based in the Kew office.

15:00-00:00 GMT subject to contractual flexibility with a 2-hour option either side, with notice

This role will require a degree of flexibility and possibly weekend working.

You will be expected to work with the team on a schedule based on production requirements.

Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day work week.

Start:

ASAP till Friday, 31^st July 2026

Salary:

Based on experience

Application Closing:

Fri 19^th June

How to apply:

Please upload your CV and tell us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role here.

ABOUT WHISPER:

Whisper is a leading global, independent production company where Entertainment is Everything.

Founded in 2010, Whisper functions as a multi-genre powerhouse that combines a dynamic, people-first culture with the scale to deliver for the world’s biggest broadcasters and brands.

Following its 2026 return to private ownership, the group has reinforced its long-standing commitment to disruptive storytelling and technological innovation.

Whisper MENA is proud to work on the most iconic sporting events and in partnership with the biggest federations and brands in the region, including Ministry of Sport, SURJ, Sela, Kings League, Netflix, Neom and New Murabba.

With over 300 staff in offices across the world, Whisper delivers world-class production across its core pillars of Sport, Entertainment, Documentaries, Gaming and Branded Content, supported by end-to-end Social and Digital services.

THE CHALLENGE:

The Operations Executive is the senior operational lead for the Saudi business, working closely with the General Manager, Executive Producers and the wider team.

You will ensure the organisation is structured, resourced and equipped to deliver projects efficiently and profitably.

Your remit covers business operations, project mobilisation, resource planning, and financial administration, supplier management and logistics.

You will translate commercial opportunities into executable plans, ensuring projects are staffed, budgeted, contracted, mobilised, and supported through delivery.

The role requires a pragmatic, hands-on operator who can work across commercial, production and shared services functions and support the senior leadership team in driving operational excellence and sustainable growth in Saudi Arabia.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

PROJECT MOBILIZATION & DELIVERY SUPPORT

• Take ownership of project mobilisation: confirm scope, staffing needs, budgets, contracts and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate with Executive Producers to ensure smooth handovers from sales/commercial teams into production.
• Maintain project trackers and ensure timely escalation of risks, budget variances, and resourcing gaps.

RESOURCE PLANNING & CREW MANAGEMENT

• Maintain resource plans for production and support teams; coordinate hiring, freelance bookings and local crew logistics.
• Work with People and Finance to ensure compliant contracting, onboarding and payroll procedures for local talent and contractors.

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION & COST CONTROL

• Support project budgeting, cost monitoring and month-end reconciliation for Saudi projects.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier invoices and expense approvals in line with company policy.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost and duplication between production and corporate functions.

SUPPLIER & VENDOR MANAGEMENT

• Own supplier engagement for Riyadh operations: negotiate terms, manage relationships and ensure service levels.
• Coordinate local procurement for office and production needs, including equipment hire and venue bookings.

OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS

• Manage office logistics, facilities coordination and local compliance requirements (health and safety, insurance).
• Lead planning for location moves, on-site setups, and production logistics to ensure operational readiness.

SYSTEMS, DATA & REPORTING

• Maintain accurate operational records in scheduling, asset and financial systems; support the generation of project and operational dashboards.
• Provide regular operational updates to the General Manager on utilisation, margins and operational risks.

STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIPS

• Act as the operational point of contact across commercial, finance, legal and HR teams to align on delivery needs.
• Support change initiatives and integration activities as Whisper scales in the region.

STRATEGIC IMPACT ROADMAP

Phase 1: First 90 Days – Onboard & Baseline

• Complete a rapid operational audit of current projects, suppliers, systems and resource pipelines.
• Implement a simple project mobilisation checklist and resource tracker for immediate use.

Phase 2: First 12 Months – Stabilise & Optimize

• Standardise supplier panels and procurement templates to reduce cost and administrative overhead.
• Deliver timely project starts with accurate budgets and resourcing plans; demonstrate measurable reduction in mobilisation time and cost leakage.

Phase 3: Ongoing – Scale & Improve

• Embed repeatable operational processes for new projects and partnerships.
• Contribute to improved project margins and operational readiness as the Saudi business grows.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: Who You Are

A hands-on operations professional with production awareness, strong commercial instincts and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Experience

• 3 to 6 years in operations, production co-ordination or project delivery within media, production, events or a related sector.
• Practical experience in project mobilisation, resource planning, supplier management and basic budgeting.
• Comfortable working with freelancers and local contractors; knowledge of Saudi market practices desirable.
• Proficient with project scheduling tools, spreadsheets and basic financial administration systems.

Core Competencies

• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to prioritise under pressure.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence producers and vendors.
• Pragmatic problem-solver with commercial awareness and a focus on cost control.
• Reliable, proactive and collaborative team player.

Desirable

• Strong understanding of local compliance requirements, health and safety standards, and basic contract administration.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS & REWARD

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Work Pattern: Full-time role. 5 days per week, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home

Annual Leave: 25 working days per year, plus official public holidays in Saudi Arabia

Compensation: Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience

Bonus: Performance-related bonus, subject to company policy and performance

Benefits: Medical insurance and statutory benefits in accordance with Saudi labour law and GOSI requirements

CANDIDATE APPROACH & APPLICATION

To apply, please submit your CV and a tailored cover letter outlining your experience in media

production and international operational scaling here.

CLOSING DATE:

Closing date for applications – Friday 26^th June

Join us. Own the Moment. Make it Happen.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a seven-time Broadcast Best Places to Work winner. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, communities and lived experiences, and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is expected to champion Whisper’s values and feels valued and supported.