Careers

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

Our diverse team of over 270 team members work in offices across the UK and beyond, producing 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.

In 2023 Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY.

It’s co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-times Broadcast Best Places to Work.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Producer to join our Sport department in Cardiff to work across our Formula One programming on Channel 4.

The role requires a broad skill-set across directing shoots, working with craft editors to produce first class VTs, and being a core team member of a busy programme-making department.

We are looking for someone who appreciates a wide range of sports TV coverage and has a passion for Motorsport, with first class research, technical and editorial skills, including script writing.

The role is based in Cardiff and will involve travel within the UK to location shoots from time to time but predominantly the role is based in Cardiff.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working as part of the production team across our Motorsport portfolio, keeping up to date with developments within the sport and sharing knowledge and creative ideas with the wider team.
• Take responsibility for organising and planning season-long creative content production
• Work with craft editors to produce creative content from openers & closers, to driver features, and highlights packages for a variety of platforms.
• Organise and produce single-camera shoots, with talent.
• Ensure all content is of a first-class standard, thoroughly researched and factually correct, exceeding the needs and expectations of viewers.
• Working in a gallery with EVS operators.
• Sourcing archive and experience of clearing material.
• Working effectively with other departments, clients and broadcasters (both internal and external), maintaining Whisper’s excellent relationships and communication
• Ensuring that output complies with Whisper’s editorial, technical, design and accessibility standards, whilst always working to the company’s Health and Safety policy
• Enhancing and pushing forward the editorial and creative vision of the company
• Upholding the reputation of the company by embodying the ethos of Whisper

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

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Passion for, and knowledge of, a wide range of sports including Motorsport is desirable
• Demonstrated ability and experience of producing engaging, entertaining, and creative content for both linear and Digital platforms.
• Experience of working on live & outside broadcast sport production
• Experience with complex workloads, consistently prioritising and delivering to deadlines, reacting positively to changes and conflicts
• Ability to spot a good story, devise and develop strong creative ideas
• Ability to write clear and concise material for briefs, scripts and digital platforms
• Strong research techniques and the ability to verify the accuracy of material
• Understanding of the budgeting and resources required to deliver varied projects
• Experience maintaining multiple production projects in both an organisational and editorial sense
• A demonstrable level of creativity with the ability to bring a fresh new approach to creating engaging and evolving output
• Understanding of the importance of a multi-platform workflow and delivering to digital audiences
• Strong communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of Whisper’s editorial guidelines and broadcaster compliance policies, or a willingness to establish this quickly
• Ability to work collaboratively and clearly with the wider production and senior management teams
• Basic camera operating and editing skills are a bonus but not essential

Location: 

The position is based at our Cardiff, Wales.

Working Days:

In non live weeks – 5 day week, x4 days in office and x1 day WFH.

With 24 race weekends across the season, this role will require flexibility, weekend working, and occasionally unsociable hours. You will be expected to work with the team to plan your work schedule based on production requirement.

There could be foreign travel from time to time.

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

Whisper offer the option of flexitime hours subject to production requirements.

Start:

Feb 2025 for 10 months

Salary:

Based on experience

Application Closing:

Friday 20^th December

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role.

https://thewhispergroup.bamboohr.com/careers/171

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

Our diverse team of over 270 team members work in offices across the UK and beyond, producing 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.

In 2023 Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY.

It’s co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-times Broadcast Best Places to Work.

We are looking for individuals who are ready to start their career in the industry to join the Whisper Academy & work at Whisper Cymru. The successful candidates will be given a 12-month paid placement and assigned to one of our trainee roles in either, Production Management, Editorial (creative) or Technical.

They will be embedded within the Whisper Cymru team working on projects such as Domestic Pathway Rugby for S4C, Women’s Six Nations for BBC, Formula for Channel 4, Digital content for brands such as The British & Irish Lions, Welsh Rugby Union & documentaries for a range of broadcasters in Wales & further afield. This will give them the opportunity to learn and develop from the in-house team as well as gaining experience to move their career forward at the end of the placement.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse back- grounds and communities.

Production Management Trainee

The production management team look after the logistics of making TV – this includes managing budgets, booking transport & crew, creating filming schedules and health and safety.

A good Production Management member is a team player who is responsible and able to work

independently. They have a good eye for detail, strong IT skills and comfortable working with budgets and schedules. They can prioritise tasks and work well under pressure and manage deadlines.

Candidate Essential Experience and Skills:

•  Enthusiasm for factual entertainment / sports or digital content
•  Desire to build a career in production management – in assisting editorial teams in getting projects to screen
•  Good organisational and time management skills
•  Good numeracy skills
•  Competent across a range of IT software including MS Office and Outlook
•  Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
•  Ability to work in pressurised environments
•  Ability to work in a team

Desirable criteria:

•  Good communication skills
•  Proactive and enthusiastic approach to working
•  Experience of organising events (can be while in education)
•  Ability to generate ideas. 

Editorial (Creative) Trainee

The editorial team are responsible for the creative content of TV making – this includes devising and developing strong creative ideas, researching, scripting, and editing.

A good editorial team member watches a lot of television, is interested in people and can build good relationships. They have a keen eye for detail and can acquire an in-depth knowledge of any subject they are tasked with. They are persuasive and demonstrate tenacity to get the job done.

Candidate Essential Experience and Skills:

•  Enthusiasm for factual entertainment / sports or digital content
•  Interested in a wide variety of current television programmes and online content
•  Desire to build a career in television / digital content production
•  Understanding of and ability to express opinions on inclusion and representation on screen
•  Curiosity about the world and people
•  Competent across a range of IT software including MS Office and Outlook
•  Ability to work in pressurised environments
•  Ability to work collaboratively

Desirable criteria:

•  Good communication skills
•  Proactive and enthusiastic approach to working
•  Experience of creating content (for social media or YouTube for example)
•  Ability to generate ideas.

Technical trainee

The technical team are responsible for bringing the editorial vision to TV using their core skills in a specialized area such as camera, sound, lighting, vision mixing.

A good technical team member has an in-depth knowledge of how equipment & tools work. They can listen well and work collaboratively with the editorial & production management teams. They can remain calm under pressure and have a keen eye for detail.

Candidate Essential Experience and Skills:

•  Desire to build a career in the industry in a technical role
•  Competent across a range of IT software including MS Office and Outlook
•  Ability to work in pressurised environments and deal with unexpected challenges
•  Ability to work collaboratively and in a team
•  Good communication skills
•  Proactive and enthusiastic approach to working

Desirable criteria:

•  Enthusiasm for factual entertainment / sports or digital content
•  Interested in a wide variety of current television programmes and / or online content
•  Experience of knowledge with cameras, sound & editing. 

Location: The base for this position is Cardiff, Wales.

Working Days: This role will require a degree of flexibility and weekend working. You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirements. Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day week. Whisper offers the option of flexitime hours subject to production requirements.

Start: February 5^th 2025 or as agreed

Salary: Living Wage

Application Closing: Tuesday 2^nd January 2025

How to apply: Send your CV to https://thewhispergroup.bamboohr.com/careers/172 and tell us, which role you prefer and why you are the right candidate for this opportunity.

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

Our diverse team of over 270 team members work in offices across the UK and beyond, producing 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.

In 2023 Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY.

It’s co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-times Broadcast Best Places to Work.

We are looking for a Production Accountant to join our finance team to work closely with our Production Executives and Managers on the reporting of production finances. The role would suit someone with seasoned experience in television production accounting, with multiple years in the industry, particularly in sports broadcasting, working across multiple productions with a strong eye for detail.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a slate of allocated productions within The Whisper Group.
• Help production teams with the setup and operation of their production on JustTV.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Production Executives and Production Managers.
• Manage finances across the lifespan of productions, from initial budget to final cost report and close-down.
• Act as the initial point of contact for all financial matters for your allocated productions, liaising with both the purchase ledger team and management accounting team where required.
• Review cost reports regularly, including current spend and projected costs, and meet at regular intervals with Production
• Managers to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Complete month-end reconciliations for your slate, working closely with production teams to ensure deadlines are met.
• Support the finance team with information for company forecasting and cash flow.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Seasoned experience of working as a Production Accountant or Assistant Production Accountant, with multiple years in television production accounting (sports production and/or branded content is desirable).
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work across multiple productions simultaneously across a wide variety of projects in scale.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills, with knowledge of a range of software packages, including Excel.
• A proactive attitude and a positive work ethic.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads and new systems.
• Financial awareness and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.

Working Days:
5 day week, x4 days in office and x1 day WFH.

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

Whisper offer the option of flexitime hours subject to production requirements.

Location:
The base for this position will be Kew, London.

Start Date:
ASAP / Permanent position.

Salary:
Based on experience.

Application Closing Date:
Friday 20^th December

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and tell us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role to https://thewhispergroup.bamboohr.com/careers/173

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

Our diverse team of over 270 team members work in offices across the UK and beyond, producing 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.

In 2023 Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY.

It’s co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-times Broadcast Best Places to Work.

We are looking for a skilled Account Manager to join our Esports team.

The Account Manager will act as the primary point of contact for our Esports clients, ensuring a seamless and exceptional client experience throughout the lifecycle of each project.

They will be responsible for pursuing sales prospects, presenting our business proposals, and establishing and nurturing relationships with new clients and maximizing opportunities with existing clients.

This role requires a blend of strong sales acumen, expert communication skills, project management expertise, and a deep understanding of the interconnected entertainment, gaming and esports industries.

The ideal candidate will be able to deftly balance client needs, sales opportunities and internal team resources, managing expectations while delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, maintaining positive and productive partnerships throughout project lifecycles
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for clients, proactively communicating to understand their goals, challenges, and expectations to help provide tailored solutions
• Manage a portfolio of existing clients, ensuring consistent engagement and satisfaction
• Identify potential clients and sales opportunities and oversee pitching processes for new business
• Manage any conflicts or concerns that arise, ensuring a positive client experience while keeping projects on track
• Support live show and live event productions onsite, managing in-person client requests and liaising between Clients and internal Production and Broadcast teams

Project Management & Coordination

• Collaborate with internal Production and Broadcast teams to ensure client objectives are translated into actionable project plans
• Oversee the project timeline holistically working with Production and Broadcast teams, helping ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Coordinate between clients and internal teams, addressing issues or scope changes in a timely manner, surfacing client needs and negotiating challenges
• Provide feedback from clients to inform product development and execution strategies
• Identify and address potential issues before they become challenges, offering creative solutions to clients and internal teams
• Create powerful visual representation outputs for sales pitches, for client updates such as show + project primers and information packages, and for visualizing venue specifics, floor plans or creative mock-ups

Sales Strategy & Execution

• Collaborate with the Head of Esports and with Esports Department Leads to implement effective sales strategies, create a sales pipeline, and build a robust and valuable client portfolio
• Plan and run presentations and negotiations with potential and existing clients
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activities to leverage opportunities

Reporting & Analytics

• Provide clients with status updates, progress reports, and proactive solutions to potential challenges
• Prepare tracking outputs and regular reports regarding project status, timelines, and financials
• Track pitching activities, opportunities, and client pipeline status as well as client communication, project milestones, and deliverables

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

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in account management, client services, or in senior client-facing Production roles within the entertainment industry
• Proven track record of managing client relationships and delivering successful projects from inception to completion
• Proven sales experience, working with high-profile clients, sponsors, or agencies preferably within the entertainment, media, or events industry

Skills

• Strong project management skills, with a keen ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and negotiate confidently with clients
• Creative problem-solving ability and adaptability to client needs and project requirements
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in maintaining timelines, budgets, and client expectations
• Goal-oriented with a focus on exceeding targets and driving business growth
• Ability to build strong client relationships and to network effectively
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 Knowledge

• Expertise with presentation tools (e.g. Keynote, PowerPoint) and visual design tools (e.g. Photoshop)
• Expertise with project management tools (e.g. Airtable)
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of live show and event production with the ability to navigate complex production workflows
• Understanding of gaming and esports, including key titles, relevant dynamics in their business ecosystems, and future trends
• Understanding of the company’s portfolio of products and services, including live events, digital content, and other entertainment offerings
• Motivation to attend key industry events, conferences, and networking functions to build brand visibility and generate new leads

LOCATION 

The base for this position will be Kew, London. 

WORKING DAYS 

• 5 day week, x4 days in office and x1 day WFH
• This role will require a degree of flexibility and weekend working. You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirement.
• Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day week
• Whisper offer the option of flexitime hours subject to production requirements 

START / END DATE

March 2025 on a 12 months FTC

SALARY

Based on experience

APPLICATION CLOSING

Mon 6^th January 2025

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and covering letter telling us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role.

https://thewhispergroup.bamboohr.com/careers/177