At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead UEFA's digital video content team, creating captivating football stories for millions.
- Company: Whisper, a top global production company co-owned by Sony Pictures Television.
- Benefits: Flexible work schedule, competitive salary, and opportunities for creative growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team in a collaborative environment with excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of European football content and drive innovation in digital media.
- Qualifications: Experience in digital video production and a passion for football.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment.
Our diverse team of over 270 team members work in offices across the UK and beyond, producing top level sports such as Formula One, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, primetime documentaries and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters.
It's co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven times Broadcast Best Places to Work.
We're looking for a Digital Lead to spearhead our UEFA Digital Video content department.
This is an opportunity to be at the heart of European football content, driving innovation and delivering captivating video to millions of fans across the world.
A creative leader in the digital and social media space.
A passionate producer of digital video content in different formats for different platforms.
An ardent sports fan, who lives and breathes global football content and relishes crafting fresh, impactful ways of telling football stories.
An expert in the rapidly evolving digital content landscape with an innate drive to be ahead of the game in this field.
A talented developer of creative digital ideas with an ability to present them clearly, following them through from their formation all the way through to their delivery.
A proven record in shaping the creative direction of a Digital Content provider.
To lead a talented team of Digital Assistant Producers, graphics operators, researchers and editors, delivering a large range of video content to UEFA’s own platforms and broadcast partners.
To foster a collaborative and creative environment, from managing the staffing to giving feedback on work.
To be one of the primary client-facing contacts between Whisper and UEFA, working directly with their digital content and marketing teams to bring their videos to life.
To constantly innovate and evolve the department’s digital content output, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve season after season.
To understand modern video production workflows while keeping a keen eye across emerging technologies, ensuring we leverage the latest tools to deliver exceptional content.
To lead ad-hoc sponsor projects, delivering digital video content for UEFA's commercial partners, on time and within budget.
To craft strategic content plans for major tournaments and events, meticulously planning staff rotas and resources.
A background in leading a department that produces digital video content in different formats for different platforms.
~ A huge passion for both producing and developing football content that you’re able to pass onto the members of your team.
~ A strong understanding of digital video production workflows and processes.
~ A history of working with production management to produce budgets, manage rotas and book freelance staff.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities, and lived experiences. 5 day week, x4 days in office and x1 day WFH
Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day week.
July 2025 – 12 month FTC
