Executive Producer, Studios, IMG

Who We Are

At IMG our Studios business use content and technology to power the worlds passion for sport working with global clients including The Premier League The R&A DP World Tour Euro league Basketball and Major League Soccer. Weve built Europes best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park London distributing 35000 hours of content globally and creating some of the worlds best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio podcast dubbing and VFX facilities with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative.

Whether its live coverage archive highlights social media branded content or feature films we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world.

This is a senior client facing role to lead the creative and editorial output across live and non-live content production across all EWC 2026 including live outside broadcasts of EWC and ENC; any social / digital content required; broadcast magazine shows; social and digital content; premium short form content plus any other requirements. Alongside this the EP will be required to support IMG Studios on other productions and future business development.

The Executive Producer on IMGs Esports production (EWC and ENC) is a senior role responsible for all output for this key client. Main responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Lead and oversee all editorial requirement on behalf of the VP Head of Multi-Sports across live and non-live content.
• Act as the key day to day client facing role on behalf of IMG.
• To deliver and ensure live and non-live programmes are on-time and on budget and according to the agreed creative expectations.
• Drive collaboration with other areas of IMG including but not limited to IMG digital and IMG distribution to ensure that the project is delivered efficiently and to meet the requirements of the client and right holders.
• To assist in the development of the editorial content and direction of the live and non-live programmes.
• Oversee and manage teams based both in the UK and KSA.
• To support the OB (host broadcast coverage) and lead content planning with the EWC/ENC team Production Manager and technical lead.
• To support relationships with OB provider working alongside IMG appointed Technical Lead and Production Executive.
• To help identify and develop new talent both on and off screen ensuring regular feedback and development with a key remit to develop the next generation of KSA Production Talent for the EWC and ENC productions.
• Forward planning ideas generation and the ability to think creatively and inspire and coach teams to do the same.
• Promoting a progressive and positive culture within our teams supporting the values of IMG Media. Collaboration Excellence Inclusion Entrepreneurialism and Persistence.
• Supporting the Sustainability and D&I initiatives across the department.
• Manage and empower supporting team of Senior Producers Producers and Assistant Producers.
• Build an environment that drives performance and accountability.
• Work closely with Production Management on the commercial corporate and client deliverables.
• You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job.
• To support other productions as required and subject to availability this could include future Business Development across potential new projects.

• To successfully deliver and elevate the creative editorial and production quality of the EWC / ENC output.
• To develop and sustain a collaborative and progressive working culture among a diverse and inclusive team.
• Future proof IMGs production work with EWC/ENC and identify future opportunities for growth.

• Previous experience as an Exec Producer or Senior Producer within a major sports television production team.
• Previous experience of leading and motivating production teams to achieve departmental business and creative objectives.
• An extensive portfolio of work covering a variety of sports production.
• Proven ability to create original ideas and produce compelling content
• Relevant and up-to-date production technical (including digital production) workflow analysis
• An understanding of all the operational and logistical requirements of live television studio and live OB on-site programming.
• Experience of dealing with Onscreen Talent (e.g. Presenters Commentators Sports Personalities).
• Understanding of employment law contract and copyright conditions of service equal opportunities corporate social responsibility ethical position on doing business and health and safety at work.
• Experience of Outside Broadcast Production.
• Experience of managing key client relationships at a senior level.
• Experience of working in the region.
• Ability to deliver against challenging deadlines.
• Strong market knowledge.
• Sound commercial skills with an ability to match editorial and commercial objectives.
• Understanding of…