Overview
Buzz 16 is a live and non-live sports entertainment provider delivering Rugby coverage on a 1-year fixed term basis. Reporting to the Executive Producer, this role is suitable for someone with live broadcast experience, strong organisational skills and collaborative leadership. We believe in togetherness, inclusivity & trust. We do what we love & we love what we do – innovating & creating the very best entertainment.
Responsibilities
* Working in the Rugby Union production team across the 2025/2026 season. You\'ll be involved in all aspects of production including working in a live sports broadcast environment in galleries and outside broadcasts as well as developing creative ideas, producing shoots and cutting VTs and features for inclusion within live programmes
* Supporting the Executive Producer and Producers with week-to-week content production and live Rugby broadcasts
* Working in fast paced and engaging live galleries following the important stories and engaging viewers with analysis and in other editorial roles, with clear and concise talkback
* Working with the media management team to organise and manage archive material across the season
* Be fully involved in the creative process of production meetings, offering creative and editorially relevant ideas for features and VTs in programme
* Have an understanding and awareness of social media platforms. What compelling content helps to drive growth and engagement
* Contribute effectively in AP meetings to help the team in terms of idea generation and development
Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties. This role will require late starts/finishes and weekend/bank holiday working where necessary as well as travelling to shoot/outside broadcast locations in the UK and abroad.
Qualifications
* We\'d love you to have experience in a similar live broadcast role, working in live galleries and Outside Broadcasts in a fast-paced, time critical environment
* You have good sporting knowledge - a good knowledge of Rugby Union would be a bonus
* You're proactive, organised, hands on and a team player!
* Not necessary to the role but the ability to VT coordinate match & pres in a gallery or OB truck would be hugely beneficial
* You have an eye for a story and strong journalistic instincts
* You are confident and comfortable enough to see a project through from start to finish, from idea generation to shoot execution and edit producing the final product
* You're a strong all-round Assistant Producer with experience in live broadcast, you have great ideas and a passion for producing shoots and cutting interesting and engaging features and VTs
* You successfully communicate your ideas and apply critical thinking in your work
* You have a clear passion for sports broadcasting and being part of a production team producing top tier programming. You want to engage viewers and consumers to produce the best possible productions. You understand the changing media landscape and the opportunities that brings to the future of sports digital broadcasting
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Benefits
Buzz 16 is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to recruiting, retaining, developing, and advancing an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the world we live in. Come and be part of our team\'s journey.
Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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