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Producer

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Formula 1

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
    Media & Journalism
  • United Kingdom, +1
    Remote
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AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in live sports broadcast, strong production skills, knowledge of graphics and equipment, advanced computer literacy, and excellent communication. Flexibility and travel willingness are essential.
  • You will plan production assets, manage live shows, support teams, oversee logistics, maintain communication, contribute story ideas, guide staff, research content, and enhance programming quality.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of live production galleries and broadcast communication.
  • Knowledge of live timings, running orders and broadcast workflows.
  • Understanding of broadcast graphics and their operational impact.
  • Strong computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Working knowledge of vision mixers, audio systems, comms, cameras, VT systems, lighting and graphics tools.
  • Broad awareness of current TV production techniques and equipment.
  • Ability to edit using Adobe Premiere or operate EVS.
  • Advanced familiarity with modern broadcast systems.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working in live broadcast (ideally sports).
  • Proven experience floor managing presenters and crew on location.
  • Experience within sports broadcasting or multi-platform live environments.
  • Degree in Film/TV Production with a focus on live production: or
  • Media studies with emphasis on TV production.
  • Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Clear-thinking and reactive during live broadcasts.
  • A strong communicator who works well within teams and with senior stakeholders.
  • A self-starter who can also follow direction when required.
  • Willing to travel extensively and work flexible hours across global time zones.
  • Professional, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

  • Support the planning and organisation of production assets, live shows and shoots across the F1 season.
  • Work closely with production leadership to interpret briefs and deliver content for F1TV, TrackTV and related programming.
  • Assist with logistical planning, ensuring production teams have the resources, scripts and assets they need.
  • Lead floor management for presenters, crew and technical teams during live, rehearsal and pre-recorded segments.
  • Maintain a calm, controlled and professional environment on set, ensuring clear communication between gallery and onsite teams.
  • Liaise with technical teams to ensure infrastructure, studio setups and equipment needs are met.
  • Travel globally to race events, overseeing on‑site workflows, supporting studio operations and assisting with rehearsals, technical tests and key race‑weekend features.
  • Contribute story ideas, visual concepts and editorial themes to enhance programming.
  • Assist senior producers and directors in shaping running orders and ensuring scripts, assets and graphics are ready for broadcast.
  • Guide editors, researchers and production assistants with clear and concise direction.
  • Support presenters by preparing scripts, briefing notes and editorial materials.
  • Conduct research and fact‑checking to ensure content is accurate, engaging and aligned with Formula 1 editorial standards.
  • Use F1’s archive and internal systems to source relevant footage and anticipate editorial needs.
  • Support virtual, AR and virtual‑studio workflows by understanding how virtual elements integrate with live production.
  • Work effectively within the F1 Production hierarchy, supporting colleagues across multiple broadcast teams.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high‑quality content across platforms.
  • Step in to support other production areas when needed, maintaining flexibility across the broadcast operation.
  • Stay informed about developments across F1 and its support series.
  • Review output to identify improvements, contributing to consistent production excellence.

FAQs

What does the Producer role at Formula 1 involve?

The Producer role involves delivering high-quality live and recorded Formula 1 programming across F1TV and TrackTV, managing presenters and crew at global race events, coordinating production workflows, and ensuring broadcasts meet editorial and operational standards.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, extensive travel is required as the Producer will oversee on-site workflows at global race events.

What kind of experience is necessary for this role?

A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in live broadcast, ideally in sports, is essential. Proven experience in floor managing presenters and crew on location is also required.

What qualifications are needed for the Producer position?

A degree in Film/TV Production with a focus on live production or Media Studies with an emphasis on TV production is required.

Are there specific technical skills needed for this role?

Yes, a strong understanding of live production galleries, broadcast communication, and knowledge of live timings and broadcast workflows is essential. Familiarity with vision mixers, audio systems, and various broadcast tools is also desired.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role requires flexibility to work across global time zones, which may involve working outside of standard hours.

What qualities are desired in a candidate for this Producer position?

Candidates should demonstrate calmness under pressure, strong communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a willingness to adapt and learn new skills in fast-paced environments.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities to develop and request training for your role via the in-house Learning and Development team.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

Benefits include private healthcare, dental care, grand prix paddock passes, enhanced parental leave, free snacks, subsidized meals, 25 days of annual leave, and discounts on F1 merchandise and experiences.

Does the role involve working with other departments?

Yes, the Producer will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across multiple broadcast teams to deliver high-quality content.

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Mission & Purpose

Formula 1® is the greatest racing spectacle on the planet, with more than half a billion fans following its unrivalled mix of guts, grit and glory world-wide. But F1 is also a team of brilliant individuals, working together to deliver the global phenomenon to the masses. So what do we do at the race? Our most visible activity is just that – visuals. At each event, we provide the technical infrastructure needed to deliver timing services, on board cameras, data acquisition, production of the international TV feed, as well as post-production of content across each grand prix weekend and the official F1 App and F1TV. Over each race weekend, we analyse and monitor data, provide content for our social media and digital platforms and support the live broadcast back in our Remote Operation Centre, based in our Media and Technology Centre. Behind the scenes, there’s so much more going on. Trackside, we provide exceptional hospitality programmes for guests to get up close and personal to the sport and its stars. We look after trackside advertising, graphics, and organise and facilitate the hugely popular FanZones. Meanwhile, back at ‘home’ - we’re busy prepping for the next races and creating innovative content ideas and building new networks to bring the excitement of Formula 1 racing to new fans across the globe.