Careers

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 a Trainee Camera Operator to join the Whisper Academy & work at Whisper Cymru.

The successful candidate 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 is a great opportunity for a candidate keen to launch their career in the creative industry, working alongside and learning from the in-house team, as well as gaining valuable experience to move their career forward at the end of the placement.

This is a 12-month paid placement, starting ASAP.

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

Whisper Academy

The Whisper Academy was set up to address a number of challenges facing both the production industry and people looking to start a career in television.

The industry needs people with hands on experience using the latest technology and for people looking to break into a career in TV it can be challenging getting on the first rung of the ladder.

The Whisper Academy offers real experience working on live projects. Learning from sector experts, earning a salary and gaining real-world skills.

Previous Academy trainees are now working in areas as diverse as production management, camera work and editing, editorial and as specialist EVS operators.

The most recent cohort have worked on projects including the Women’s Rugby World Cup, Formula 1, the Six Nations and the Winter Paralympics.

All Whisper Academy graduates are still working in the television industry thanks to this unique mix of real-world experience and structured training. 

Camera Operator

A camera operator is a vital technical and creative professional who operates cameras and auxiliary equipment to capture moving images for film, television, live broadcasts, or digital media. They translate the director’s vision into striking visuals by carefully planning, framing, and capturing each shot.

This trainee position will also include being across kit management and bookings of kit.

Candidate essential experience and skills

• Desire to build a career in the creative industry as a camera operator.
• An interest in learning more about the technical aspects of cameras as well as the creative
• 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
• A love of a wide range of sports

Candidate Desirable Experience and skills  

• Good working knowledge of a range of cameras.
• Basic understanding of sound and lighting

Location: 

The base for this position is Cardiff, Wales.

Working Days:

5 day week, all office based.

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: 

August 2026 on a 12-month contract

Salary: 

National Living Wage

Application Closing: 

Monday 6th July

How to apply: 

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

https://thewhispergroup.bamboohr.com/careers/285

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 a Producer to join our EA Studios team who has a passion for creating shorter-form sports content that resonates with Gen Z audiences.

The Producer plays a crucial role in the creative output and management of day-to-day content for the EA Sports App and FC Mobile

A passion for a variety of global sports, with a focus on European football, is essential.

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:

• Someone with a proven track record of managing, executing and evolving digital and social content that resonates with audiences.
• A sports fanatic who can craft fresh, impactful ways of telling daily stories for an audience obsessed with social content.
• Someone with a history of leading digital projects that break boundaries while maintaining high-volume output.
• Must be obsessed with creating viral content for platforms like YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok and thrive on pushing creative boundaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client liaison support
• Management of day-to-day content for the EA Sports App and FC Mobile
• Editorial planning, QC and content approval
• Manage junior members, including scheduling and line management
• Report into senior team with feedback and ideas
• Coordination and curation of video content in both English and Spanish
• Dream up and execute cutting-edge sports content that cuts through.
• Plan and execute shoots in the UK and beyond, including in our Vodcast studio.
• Stay ahead of online trends and sports stories, becoming a key voice in the EA Sports App output.
• Create content that takes inspiration from the world of social media and adapts it to the functionality of the app.
• Collaborate with other Producers, APs, Editors and Designers to deliver standout work.
• Ensuring we find creative and engaging ways to represent the EA FC universe in the app
• Keep up to date with the sports stories that matter, for our audience – suggesting new and innovative ways for them to be covered in the EA Sport app
• Be a point of contact between Whisper and EA Sports, ensuring the content we are producing is on trend, timely and delivered to budgets
• Help develop a culture of creativity within the team – providing guidance and support to a team of Assistant Producers, Editors and Graphic Designers.
• Edit and produce content in-house, working with edit and GFX resources.
• Managing internal creators and developing a network of external creators.

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

Key Skills

• Mastery in digital storytelling across platforms like YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook.
• A knack for creating shareable content tailored to each platform’s vibe.
• Experience in every stage of production – from ideation to filming to editing.
• A passion for sports that fuels engaging, dynamic clips for social media.
• Experience in creating content plans for social platforms and Apps.
• Strong knowledge of digital and social channels and clear understanding of how to create shareable content appropriate to them (including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter).
• Experience working with Content Creators would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication and written skills with an aptitude to learn new tasks and a good attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong team ethic and the ability to prioritise workloads with ease, working in a pressurised team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with others and to work on your own initiative

Location:

The base for this position is Kew, London.

Working Days:

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

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

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 till 26^th March 2027.

Application Closing:

Friday 17^th July 2026.

Salary:

Based on experience.

How to apply:

Please upload your CV and tell us, in your own way, why you think you’d be a great fit for this opportunity here.