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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. In 2023 Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY. 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. We are one of UEFA’s principal non-live production partners and this role is a hugely important component in our relationship with the Federation. 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. What We’re Looking For: • 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. Your Mission: • 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. Please note that responsibilities may be amended, added to, or removed to reflect the changing needs of the production or organisation. The Skills You Bring: • 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., • Extensive knowledge of and a passion for European Football and the culture around it., • Experience of working closely with a client, liaising with them on a day-to-day basis as the main point of contact., • A history of working with production management to produce budgets, manage rotas and book freelance staff. Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities, and lived experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Location: The base for this position is Kew, London. Working Days: 5 day week, x4 days in office and x1 day WFH You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirement. Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day week. Whisper offer the option of flexitime hours subject to production requirements. Start: July 2025 – 12 month FTC Application Closing: Friday 4th July 2025, 4pm BST Salary: Based on experience How to apply: Please upload your CV, share links to your work and tell us in your own way why you are the right person for this opportunity.