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Sports Producer - Commercial (All Out Football)

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Reach plc

18d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
    Media & Journalism
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be a social-native storyteller with experience in producing standout football content, managing shoots, spotting trends, and leading crews, all while being collaborative and detail-oriented.
  • You will produce, direct, and edit engaging football content, manage the production cycle, collaborate with creative teams, and pitch innovative formats for various platforms.

Requirements

  • You’re a social-native storyteller with a proven track record producing and edit‑producing standout content across YouTube and social platforms, especially within football culture.
  • You thrive on forward planning and can confidently set up and run complex studio and location shoots across the UK, working closely with clients, stakeholders and on‑screen talent to deliver flawlessly and on time.
  • Immersed in the online sport conversation, you spot trends early, read the fast‑moving football narrative, and translate it into formats that cut through.
  • You bring daily initiative, creativity and calm problem‑solving, paired with exceptional organisation and attention to detail.
  • Your experience spans leading crews in studio and on location, and you’re comfortable with the fundamentals of cameras, sound and lighting.
  • Above all, you’re collaborative and audience‑obsessed, combining determination with imagination to deliver work that genuinely serves our fans while building lasting partnerships inside and outside the business.

Responsibilities

  • This is your chance to shape the channel’s creative direction alongside a high‑profile brand and senior editorial stakeholders, cast standout talent, and build formats fans can’t stop sharing.
  • In this role, you’ll produce, direct and edit standout football content for YouTube and social platforms, always with an eye on audience growth and engagement.
  • You’ll own the full production cycle; delivering a fast‑turnaround weekly studio show and crafting monthly premium documentaries, thriving under tight deadlines while keeping a high cadence of publishing and smart experimentation.
  • With sharp editorial judgment and story-producing instincts, you’ll shape fast‑evolving football narratives, spot and nurture emerging creators, and forge smart partnerships that elevate our channels.
  • You’ll collaborate closely with videographers, editors, creatives and designers to bring bold ideas to life, and you’ll confidently cast and produce big‑name talent and contributors with a watertight duty‑of‑care process.
  • A natural ideas generator, you’ll dive into development sessions with the audience front and centre, pitching and scripting formats that travel across podcasts, social video, digital short‑form and long‑form features.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Sports Producer role at Reach?

The primary focus is to produce, direct, and edit standout football content for YouTube and social platforms, while shaping the channel’s creative direction and engaging the audience.

What qualifications or experience should candidates have?

Candidates should have a proven track record in producing and edit-producing standout content across YouTube and social platforms, especially within football culture, along with experience in running complex studio and location shoots.

How many days a week is the role expected to be in the office?

The role is a hybrid position, requiring attendance at the Canary Wharf Hub for three days each week.

What type of content will the Sports Producer be responsible for creating?

The Sports Producer will be responsible for producing weekly studio shows, crafting monthly premium documentaries, and creating content that resonates with audience insights across various platforms.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in Reach’s hiring practices?

Yes, Reach is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

What benefits are offered to employees at Reach?

Benefits include 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), an extra paid leave day for volunteering, a bonus scheme, pension contributions matching up to 6%, healthcare cash plans, wellbeing support, and discounts via Reach’s online marketplace, among others.

Will the role involve collaborating with other team members?

Yes, the Sports Producer will collaborate closely with a senior producer, social producer, videographers, editors, creatives, and designers to bring bold ideas to life.

What kind of content formats will the Sports Producer pitch and develop?

The Sports Producer will pitch and develop formats across podcasts, social video, digital short-form, and long-form features, focusing on audience engagement and growth.

What is the work environment like at Reach?

The work environment at Reach is collaborative and dynamic, providing employees the space to create, grow, and connect with a diverse audience.

Is there support for employee wellbeing?

Yes, employees have access to a 24/7 assistance program for wellbeing support, in addition to various other supportive policies and benefits.

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Reach plc

Reach plc - The UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1832
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Mission & Purpose

Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK and Ireland. We own over 130 of the most trusted and popular national, regional and local media brands, with a combined print and digital monthly reach of 48m. With over 10 million registered customers, we are proud to be campaigners, champions and changemakers in our communities.