Senior Sports Producer at Reach plc | England, GB | Rezi

Senior Sports Producer at Reach plc

Senior Sports Producer

Reach plc · England, GB

1 months ago

Senior Sports Producer

Reach plc · England, GB

a month ago
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About the Role

As Senior Sports Producer, you will devise and execute the content strategy for our All Out sports brands, including All Out Football in partnership with Skybet. You will own the roadmap, oversee the slate, and ensure the channel moves forward with pace and purpose. You will continually analyse output and performance, and pivot content quickly where needed to maximise growth and commercial impact. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will lead a team of producers and social producers at Reach Studio and shape a slate that drives engagement and wins sponsorship in a competitive sports landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Devise and execute the content strategy for our standalone video brands, All Out Football, All Out Rugby League and All Out Fighting.
  • Oversee the weekly production cycle while keeping a big-picture focus to ensure the channels continue to grow long term.
  • Lead a core team of Producers, Social Producer and Channel Manager.
  • Continually analyse output, performance and quality - pivoting quickly when necessary.
  • Set and optimise workflows, uphold quality control, and embed best practice across the teams.
  • Perform razor sharp forward planning, budget management and schedule building.
  • Manage relationships and fee negotiations with talent and agents.
  • Experience working on commercial partnerships with key clients.
  • Deep understanding of branded content market and monetisation of content across platforms.
  • Use audience insights to refine formats, thumbnails and titles.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate is a video-first sports content expert who can drive the growth of our video brands with strategic prowess and watertight management.
  • Someone who is deeply immersed in the cultural sport conversation and attuned to online trends.
  • Commercially aware and experienced in creating successful content on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for brands.
  • Proven track record of producing and directing shoots with big talent.
  • Thrives under pressure in fast-paced environments, consistently demonstrating initiative, problem-solving abilities, and creativity.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Excels in content strategy, scripting, ideation and confidently pitches ideas to clients.
  • Proactive and motivated, embraces any task with a positive attitude, especially when working with short turnaround times.

Skills

  • Video-first sports content
  • Strategic prowess
  • Watertight management
  • Cultural sport conversation
  • Online trends
  • Commercial awareness
  • Content creation (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)
  • Producing and directing shoots
  • Working under pressure
  • Initiative
  • Problem-solving
  • Creativity
  • Organisational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Content strategy
  • Scripting
  • Ideation
  • Pitching ideas to clients
  • Proactive
  • Motivated
  • Positive attitude
  • Short turnaround times

Location

  • Canary Wharf Hub, London

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Permanent

Experience Level

  • Senior

Benefits

  • 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Extra day's holiday after three, five and 10 years of service
  • Scheme to buy extra holiday
  • Extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer
  • Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for significant life events
  • Bonus scheme
  • Company pension contributions matched up to 6%
  • Salary sacrifice pension contributions
  • Supportive and progressive people policies
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Car lease scheme (electric or hybrid cars)
  • Wellbeing support (24/7 assistance programme)
  • Access to discounts (15% off Yimbly)
  • Interest-free loans (for season tickets and technology)

About the Company

  • Reach Studio produces a huge variety of video content and vodcasts including OK magazine’s social first slate OK Loves, Mirror Gaming TikTok channel and exclusive interviews.
  • Reach is Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher, home to over 120 brands including Mirror, Express, Daily Star, Daily Record, MyLondon, BelfastLive, Manchester Evening News, and the Irish Star.
  • Reach connects with millions of people daily through trusted news, stories, and content across various platforms.
  • The company reaches around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers globally.
  • Reach is a modern media organisation that is much more than just news.
  • They foster an environment where every background is respected and provide space for employees to create and grow.
  • They aim to help employees build a career that works with their life.

Equal Opportunity

  • We value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.
  • Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences.
  • Dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported.
  • As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
  • Committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.