Archive Producer, Studios, IMG in London

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• The Archive Producer will be responsible for sourcing and consulting on archive use for a high-profile global luxury brand.
• The position will manage footage research for various archive-led projects.
• The role will collaborate with Creatives and Producers from multiple agencies, work closely with Rights and Media Managers, and be supported by the Senior Operations Manager to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
• Deliver and ensure best practice in motivating and appraising direct reports.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the brand values, ethos, and strategic vision of the client and their partner agencies.
• Keep across industry trends and players in the industry who may be beneficial to future projects.
• Work with creative teams and producers to consult on archive use in both the development and production of advertising and branded content, advising on best practice and legal limitations, and offer creative solutions for production problems.
• Source and manage archival materials, securing the best creative solutions for projects, such as footage, news clips, viral videos, photographs, audio recordings, documents, and other materials as required.
• Undertake proactive research, perpetually assembling archive bins with up-to-date federation / sporting archive as well as archive from other sources to use in upcoming creative briefs.
• Bring your knowledge of available archive to creative ideation sessions to guide potential storylines and creative briefs.
• Analyse risk and supply a tiered risk assessment of all supplied archive to help guide editorial decisions.
• Develop your expertise in key sports including golf, tennis, and equestrianism, ideally specialising in one.
• Meet client and agency expectations.
• Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, including meeting delivery deadlines, and working within agreed budget parameters.
• Effectively line manage direct reports, including identifying and implementing appropriate training needs.
• Build successful relationships and maintain clear and accurate communication with colleagues and agencies.
• Be effective and reliable support to the senior management team.
• Use creativity to problem solve and offer solutions.
• Use discretion and confidentiality at appropriate / agreed times.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Previous experience of working as an Archive Producer on commercial projects, including sourcing "hidden gem" footage, analysing licensing risk, negotiating with rights holders, and understanding and working to a budget.
• Previous experience of working with creative and advertising production agencies, and key client stakeholders.
• Experience with creative problem solving.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written communication.
• Calm, unflappable manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent time management – reliable and punctual with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – know when to deploy tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Adaptable – with a flexible approach to rapidly changing circumstances and demanding working patterns.

Working Conditions:

• This role is based at IMG Offices, Chiswick Park and Stockley Park.
• This is a 12 month Fixed-Term contract.
• Occasional work on weekends.

TKO EEO Statement:

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment.