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SNTV are searching for a hardworking Planning Assistant to join the editorial team on a permanent basis!

SNTV is the world’s leading sports video partner, a joint venture between IMG and The Associated Press. We combine our expertise to ensure our cameras and crew can be in place anywhere in the world filming the news surrounding all the major sporting events.

We are seeking an organised and dedicated member of the team, to book in satellite feeds of all the events we have acquired highlights of. The Planning Assistant will also be responsible for putting together the SNTV calendars, and supporting the editorial team with daily tasks.

This is a varied role that will allow you to learn and grow as you assist the team. It is an exciting opportunity for an organised and hardworking individual, who is interested in the sports industry.  

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Liaise with IMG & Associated Press’ Master Control Room (MCR) to ensure live satellite feeds are recorded for SNTV to create sports highlights
  • Create and maintain SNTV’s planning databases and upload these to the SNTV website, including weekly and monthly planners, yearly planning calendar and daily rundowns
  • Create weekly emails to send round to SNTV clients to tell them what stories they can expect
  • Monitoring planning inbox and answering client queries
  • PA to the CEO including organising meetings and taking finance and board meeting minutes       

Required Knowledge and Experience

  • Office administration experience
  • Previous experience of supporting and working within a team environment
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Office                            

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • High level of planning and organisational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work as part of a team and alone as necessary
  • Calm and professional manner
  • Timely, accurate and reliable
  • Good time management and organisational skills - ability to prioritise workload efficiently

Working Conditions

  • This is a full-time permanent role based at Chiswick Park, London
  • Working hours are 9:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday
  • Occasional travel and weekend work may be required         

Applications will close on Thursday 10th February 2022 at 11.59pm.

About IMG Productions

IMG Productions is one of the largest producers of sports programming in the world, responsible for thousands of hours of content on behalf of more than 200 federations, associations and events. Producing and distributing three 24/7 sports offerings in Sport 24, the first-ever live, global, premium sports channel for the airline and cruise industries; EDGEsport, the premium action sports channel; and the Premier League Content Service for international broadcasters, which includes all live matches, comprehensive analysis and regular magazine programming. Our cross-platform product offerings include: Golfing World, Amazon Tennis, UFC, The Wimbledon Championships, the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia, European Tour Productions, Royal & Ancient Golf, SNTV, Euroleague Basketball, Trans World Sport, EFL, FIVB, Evoke Films, Audio and more.

IMG is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.