Senior Production Consultant, International Formats

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. To enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system, you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom for the duration of the employment.

This role provides production consultancy across SPT’s international unscripted formats, with a primary focus on studio-based gameshow formats. The role ensures creative quality, brand consistency, and strong delivery across global licensees, advising local producers on creative, technical, and budgetary matters while protecting core format elements and enabling local adaptation.

A key focus of the role is supporting the global rollout and ongoing international production of the Wheel of Fortune franchise, working closely with US based stakeholders and international partners to ensure consistent execution and long‑term brand strength. Alongside this, the role supports other Sony owned and third‑party gameshow formats as required.

Working in close partnership with the VP, the role supports international rollouts, complex production challenges, and format development. The role works alongside International Producers and Production Consultants within the International Production Consultancy team to ensure aligned and effective production delivery.

• Build and maintain deep knowledge of Sony’s studio‑based gameshow formats, including both in‑house and third‑party acquired titles.
• Oversee and support the global rollout and ongoing international production of the Wheel of Fortune franchise, alongside other Sony‑owned and third‑party studio gameshow formats.
• Work closely with US‑based stakeholders and internal teams across Sales, Finance, Legal, Interactive, and Licensing to ensure production consultancy is aligned with creative, commercial, legal, and brand objectives.
• Support international rollouts of other SPT unscripted formats, travelling globally as a key production consultant to resolve complex creative, technical, operational, and budgetary challenges.
• Contribute to the development, refinement, and ongoing evolution of production bibles, studio specifications, and supporting materials, ensuring consistency, quality, and brand protection across markets.
• Evaluate localised productions against SPT production requirements and brand guidelines, advising on editorial, creative, and technical standards.
• Work on site with local production teams during international rollouts, providing hands‑on support to ensure smooth delivery in line with SPT production standards and brand expectations.
• Partner with Sales and other commercial teams, providing production expertise to support pitches, negotiations, and client relationships.
• Work collaboratively alongside International Producers and Production Consultants within the International Production Consultancy team, supporting delivery across priority titles and territories.
• Line manage and develop the Producer, International Formats role, ensuring clear objectives, performance management, and professional development.
• Attend key tapings and filming of Sony‑owned and third‑party acquired productions to capture knowledge, identify best practices, and prepare formats for international rollout.
• Represent SPE alongside Sales at client meetings and major international trade shows (e.g. London Screenings, MIPCOM), strengthening new and existing licensee relationships.
• Maintain close, regular liaison with international broadcasters, production companies, and licensees, ensuring contractual obligations are met and opportunities for growth are maximised.

• Typically 12–15+ years’ experience as an international production consultant, executive producer, senior producer, or director, with deep expertise in studio‑based gameshow and entertainment formats. Live studio or live transmission experience is desirable. International experience should extend beyond English‑speaking territories.
• Extensive background in multi-camera studio environments, shiny floor formats, and large‑scale live or recorded productions, with proven experience managing production teams through…