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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 Senior Production Manager and/or Production Executive to join our Sport & Digital Department to work across Live & Non-Live Sport Productions. 

The roles will be based in our Cardiff office where our Sport slate includes Formula 1, Cricket, Six Nations and British & Irish Lions.

The post would suit candidates who have a strong background in Live & Non-Live Sport Production.

Some wider experience across a more expansive slate is desirable, as is budget writing, managing large teams and delivering programmes to different broadcasters around the world.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities 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:  

• Working with the HoPs to help manage the slates of our Live & Non-Live Sport Productions
• Planning and contracting staff, directly managing JPMs and PCs and mentoring junior members of the team. Actively seeking new junior and senior talent from diverse backgrounds.
• Effectively managing Client and Partner relationships both face to face and remotely working alongside the Senior Team & to attend client meetings and be a key point of contact for projects.
• Working alongside Legal & Business Affairs to ensure programmes and productions are compliant, including contracting staff, freelance and on-screen talent.
• Budgeting, including constructing budgets for new clients and broadcasters, revising existing Budgets, forecasting and overseeing cost managers.
• Helping to negotiate deals with new and returning clients and looking at new business opportunities.
• Working with Editorial, Technical and Business Development teams to respond to new business RFPs including budgeting and planning resources
• Working alongside the Managing/Creative Directors, Director/ Heads of Production, Executive Producers and Commercial Director to execute projects
• Overseeing risk assessments, business continuity plans, staffing and post production schedules.
• Maintain the vision and ethos of Whisper and promote a positive working environment where production talent can grow and gain opportunities in the business

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

Knowledge, skills & requirements:

• Experience across a range of output, especially a strong background in Sport and Digital.
• Confident working independently using own initiative while being prepared to take guidance on appropriate matters
• Excellent team player; organised and able to work quickly without losing attention to detail
• Ability to quickly access, prioritise and act with a creative and flexible outlook
• Integrity – able to look after the interests of the company while building effective working relationships with colleagues and outside contacts (including broadcasters and talent management) gaining their trust & respect
• Must be able to work effectively in a complex environment with diverse stakeholders including Head of Production, Production Executives, MDs and Senior Management
• Ability to effectively articulate complex issues in writing and verbally.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a cooperative member of a large team as well as interact with senior level executives and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Location:

Cardiff, Wales

Working Days:

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

These roles will require a degree of flexibility and weekend working and 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 offers the option of flexitime hours subject to production requirements.

Start:

ASAP on a 12-month FTC.

Salary:

Based upon experience

Application closing:

Friday 5^th June

How to apply:

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

ABOUT WHISPER

UK-headquartered multi-media production company with production and commercial footholds in KSA and USA, delivering premium sports, unscripted and entertainment content globally.

Whisper is one of the most impactful, fast-growing production companies in the global media landscape: a creative powerhouse with the discipline of a high-growth tech firm.

We’ve scaled from a £1m start-up to an £80m+ global leader, delivering BAFTA-winning sports, unscripted entertainment and premium programming (including Formula One,

The Paralympics, prime-time entertainment and documentaries).

We are standardising scalable production models, integrating acquisitions and redefining how entertainment is delivered globally.

Role Summary

Whisper seeks an ambitious and creative Social Strategist to focus on delivering expert social strategy for a key client.

You will define and deliver a sporting organisation’s global strategy for social networks and channels.

You will own platform strategy, channel governance, content ops, audience growth and commercial integration across Europe and USA.

You will connect brand ambition, audience insight and platform mechanics.

You will report into the Whisper Managing Director of Sport and act as the senior social channels’ adviser across all markets.

In addition, you will provide advice on Whisper’s overall business social strategy across the whole of the group.

Key responsibilities

• Build a cohesive global approach with clear channel guides for TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat and new platforms
• Be instrumental in creating a new and bold brand strategy that has far-reaching impact across all social platforms
• Develop culture‑savvy storytelling that cuts across borders and time zones, shaping how people encounter the organisation’s content on social. Focus on USA, EUR, UK.
• Grow reach, loyalty and community health through integrated organic, creator and paid activity tailored to market and segment.
• Tie performance to commercial value and partner with Commercial and Distribution to translate results into sponsorships and partnerships.
• Embed social‑first, insight‑led practices that raise creative consistency, cultural relevance and measurable output.
• Develop an understanding of wider client business goals and distil them into actionable social strategies that drive audience growth with key groups.
• Work closely with analytics tools and insights teams to report back on strategy in action, iterating approaches in a fast-moving landscape across platforms

Success measures

• Significant year‑on‑year lifts in followers and – engaged audiences by platform and territory.
• Higher engagement rate, average watch time and completion.
• More referral traffic and conversions to owned and partner destinations.
• Clear, positive ROI at channel level for paid and creator investments.
• Playbooks delivered and adopted on time across regions and production teams.

Experience and skills

• Multipleyears running social/channel strategy and operations at scale across a number of markets.  Senior leadership background preferred.
• Editorial feel and creative judgement tuned to fan culture, with strong commercial sense.
• Hands‑on experience operating global handles and rolling out multi‑market programmes. USA consumer content understanding is highly desirable.
• Deep platform fluency in formats, signals, trends and tone and understanding of how to adapt them per channel.
• Advanced command of TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat and emerging networks.
• Expert in social’s role in integrated campaigns and always‑on ecosystems, connecting audience insight to creative opportunities, delivering measurable growth.
• Contributed culturally sharp, social‑first thinking that won work or propelled priority initiatives.
• Experience in social reporting tools, turning insights into actionable strategic outcomes.
• Proven experience in social strategy, with an interest in or exposure to brand building, and a curiosity about how social thinking contributes to long-term business impact.
• Comfortable and effective in presenting strategic ideas to both clients and internal teams.

Reporting & Team

• Reports to: Whisper Managing Director, Sport
• Key partners: Chief Brand Officer, Head of Content, Senior Executive Producer, Social and Digital Leads

Working Arrangements & Rewards

• Base: Kew HQ; frequent travel to USA, Europe and other offices as required
• Work pattern: Office-based majority; flexible/hybrid arrangements subject to role needs.
• Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience; performance-related bonus and participation in company incentives where applicable.
• Benefits: Standard corporate benefits (health, pension, leave) aligned with senior marketing roles.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS & REWARD

This is a 12 month fixed-term contract position starting ASAP

Location: Kew, London Work Pattern: 5 days per week (4 in office / 1 WFH)

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: Dependent on experience

Bonus: Standard company bonus, to be discussed

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, pension and travel allowances

CANDIDATE APPROACH & APPLICATION

To apply, submit your CV and a short cover note (max one page) outlining:

• One social campaign you led that scaled internationally and the metrics/impact.
• Your approach to balancing global brand standards with local market activation.
• Experience working in Pan-European and US markets (if any).
• Closing date for applications – Friday 5^th June
• Application link here.

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.

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’re launching an ambitious new combat sports project and building a creative team around it.

We’re looking for Assistant Producers who are full of ideas, editorially sharp and excited by the challenge of creating content that cuts through in a crowded digital world.

This role is ideal for someone who loves sport, understands storytelling, and wants to work across everything from premium features and interviews, to social content, promos and live event output.

You’ll be part of a collaborative creative team developing content for global audiences across YouTube, digital, social and broadcast platforms, shaping ideas from the earliest stages right through to delivery.

Combat sports knowledge is a bonus, not a requirement. Curiosity, creativity and a strong instinct for what makes audiences engage, matter more.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities and lived experiences, and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.

What we’re looking for:  

• A creatively driven Assistant Producer with strong editorial instincts and excellent attention to detail.
• Someone who can spot a strong story, shape ideas quickly and think visually from the outset.
• Experience producing promos, trailers, features, interviews, openers and social-first content.
• A confident self-editor with good working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro.
• An instinctive understanding of pacing, shot selection and storytelling structure.
• Someone comfortable juggling multiple projects and reacting positively in fast-moving production environments.
• A collaborative thinker who enjoys developing ideas with producers, editors and motion graphics designers.
• Strong communication skills and confidence contributing creatively within a team.
• Experience working across Outside Broadcasts at live sports events and fast-turnaround productions is highly desirable.
• A genuine passion for sport.
• French and/or Spanish language skills are a bonus, but not essential.

Your Mission:

• Develop and produce creative content across digital, social, YouTube and broadcast platforms.
• Research stories, write briefs and help shape original content ideas and recurring formats.
• Produce promos, features, interviews, social content and reactive event coverage.
• Plan and run shoots, including multi-camera setups and location filming.
• Self-shoot where required.
• Work closely with editors through the post-production process, driving narrative, tone and pacing.
• Collaborate with graphic designers to help bring creative ideas to life visually.
• Ensure music and audio design is on point.
• Ensure all output is accurate, well-researched and delivered to a high editorial standard.
• Help maintain fresh creative thinking across the team, contributing ideas, references, highlighting trends and offering new approaches.

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

The Skills You Bring:

• Experience producing engaging content for sport, entertainment or digital platforms.
• Strong editorial judgement and storytelling ability.
• A good level of self-editing ability in Premiere Pro.
• Knowledge of After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite is advantageous.
• Experience running shoots and managing contributors.
• Confidence working across multiple formats, workflows and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across production, editorial and post-production teams.
• Experience producing both linear and digital-first content is desirable.
• A strong understanding of what makes content work across modern platforms and audiences. 

Location:

The base for this position is Kew, London.

Working Days:

5 day week – 4 days in office, 1 day working from home.

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

This role will involve some weekend work.

International travel will be required.

Start:

ASAP – 12 months FTC

Application Closing:

Monday 1^st June

Salary:

Based on experience

How to apply:

Please upload your CV, but most importantly send us examples of work that best represents you creatively.

We’d love to see promos, features, interviews, social content or anything else that shows your storytelling instincts and editorial taste. Tell us what your role was, how you approached the project and what you brought creatively.

Most of all, tell us why this feels like the right opportunity for you.

https://thewhispergroup.bamboohr.com/careers/275

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’re building a brand-new creative team to deliver bold, exciting content for a major combat sports project and we’re looking for talented Adobe Premiere Video Editors to help shape its voice and style from day one.

This is an opportunity to create content that will be seen by millions of fans around the world, from promos and trailers, to social-first clips and premium short and mid-form storytelling.

You’ll have the chance to help define the editorial identity of a growing global sports brand, creating content that grabs attention, builds personalities and keeps audiences coming back.

Must have expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and a working knowledge of After Effects and wider Adobe Creative Suite is advantageous.

A passion for sport, especially combat sports would be a bonus but strong editorial instincts, creativity and storytelling ability are what matter most.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities and lived experiences, and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.

What we’re looking for:

• A highly creative Video Editor with exceptional Adobe Premiere skills.
• Someone with strong editorial instincts and a natural ability to tell stories through shot selection, pacing, structure and emotion.
• A creator who understands how to shape content differently for each audience and platform.
• Strong grading and sound design ability, with an understanding of how these elements elevate content.
• A passion for music and an instinct for how track choices can transform content.
• Someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys producing high-quality content under tight deadlines.
• Someone with experience creating short-form content including promos, trailers and social-first edits.
• A creative thinker who brings fresh ideas, references and perspectives to the table.
• Someone who enjoys collaborating and developing ideas with producers, graphic designers and wider production teams.

Your Mission:

• Create high-impact video content across broadcast, YouTube and social platforms.
• Develop compelling short and mid-form content including promos, trailers, interviews and original features.
• Help establish and evolve the editorial style and tone across content strands and formats.
• Craft engaging narratives from interviews, archive and event night content.
• Use sound design, grading and music creatively to elevate storytelling and maximise impact.
• Work closely with producers, graphic designers and the wider team to bring ideas to life.
• Contribute ideas and creative solutions that push content forward and keep output fresh.
• Work efficiently across multiple projects while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Deliver content to the highest technical standards across a variety of formats and platforms.

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

The Skills You Bring:

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Knowledge of After Effects and wider Adobe Creative Suite is advantageous.
• Strong experience in editing short-form promotional and storytelling content.
• Experience in editing mid-form interview and actuality-based feature content.
• Long-form experience desirable but not essential.
• Excellent understanding of shot selection, editorial structure, pacing and narrative.
• Strong colour grading and sound design skills.
• Experience setting visual and editorial styles across content series or recurring formats.
• Confidence working with a wide range of camera formats, codecs and archive material.
• Strong technical understanding of workflows and delivery specifications.
• Ability to work quickly whilst maintaining exceptional quality.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience of editing onsite at live events is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working in (combat) sports content is desirable but not essential.

Location:

The base for this position is Kew, London. 

Working Days:

5 day week

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

This role may involve weekend work.

Some international travel may be required.

Start:

ASAP – 12 months FTC

Application Closing:

TBC

Salary:

Based on experience

How to apply:

Please upload your CV, but most importantly, send us links to your work.

We want to see your creative thinking, your editing style and how you bring ideas to life.

For each piece, tell us a little about the process, what tools you used and how long it took.

Do also tell us, in your own way, why you think you’d be a great fit for this opportunity.

https://thewhispergroup.bamboohr.com/careers/276

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 Development Researcher to join our fast-paced in-house Business Development team in Kew.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in creating visually compelling pitch decks across our multi-genre slate – in Sport, Branded, Docs, and Entertainment.

They will thrive in a fast-paced environment with enthusiasm for the process of building decks and generating original ideas.

A background working in a development team, responding to briefs and RFPs is essential, alongside excellent writing skills, a keen eye for design, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and Keynote.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities 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:

• Support the Business Development team in creating pitch decks for the Docs and Ents teams, as well as responding to tenders for major international sports production and branded contracts.
• Contribute to project development through research, meeting coordination, drafting project plans, and presenting outlines to the team.
• Research and gather information from content experts across the company to produce insightful, high-quality pitch decks.
• Stay up to date with the sports industry and evolving design landscape, particularly emerging AI tools.
• Write compelling, persuasive copy that showcases Whisper’s credentials and responds effectively to RFPs/ITTs.
• Identify and help resolve issues that arise during the development process.
• Contribute creative and editorial ideas across Sport, Branded, Docs, and Entertainment, including visual and picture research.

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:

• Proven ability to translate creative ideas into structured pitch documents and written treatments.
• Strong team player, able to prioritise workloads and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Comfortable collaborating across the wider Whisper Group, including content and management leads, and working closely with senior Business Development stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong research skills, with the ability to source and compile archive materials, including stills and content for pitch films and decks.
• High standard of written English, with strong attention to spelling and grammar.
• Strong design sensibility, with experience in Keynote preferred and working knowledge of Photoshop desirable.
• Confident presenting ideas and responding to briefs under pressure.
• Able to manage varied workloads, prioritise effectively, and deliver to deadlines while adapting to change.
• Solid knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, sport, documentaries, entertainment, and TV production in the UK and globally.

Location:

Kew, London.

Working Days:

Five-day week, with four days in the office and one day working from home.

Some flexibility is required, including occasional weekend work depending on production needs.

Lieu days will be given for any additional days worked.

Flexitime is available, subject to production requirements.

Start date:

ASAP on a 6-month FTC

Application Closing:

Fri 29^th May

Salary:

Dependent on experience.

How to apply:

Please upload your CV and tell us in your own way why you are the right person for this opportunity.

https://thewhispergroup.bamboohr.com/careers/274