Project Manager – Photography, Studios

Who We Are:

At IMG, our Studios business use content and technology to power the world's passion for sport, working with global clients including The Premier League, The R&A, DP World Tour, Euroleague Basketball and Major League Soccer. We've built Europe's best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park, London, distributing 35,000 hours of content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films, we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

What You’ll Do:

The Branded Content Department is a creative, multi-skilled team of production experts, creating content for the modern media world. We produce a wide range of video and audio formats including short & long form, digital, social, live and audio/podcasts. We are an extension of the IMG Media production unit, providing content services to the wider Endeavor network and direct to client. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Project Manager to come on board and oversee the rights management and project management of photography-based content for a key client account.

The Project Manager will be proactive, self-sufficient and adept at maintaining good relationships with production partners and key contacts on behalf of the client. You will have the opportunity to work within IMG’s Branded Content Division and potentially support other productions within the department; however, the role will primarily service our largest client.

Please Note:

• This is a fixed-term contract based at our Chiswick, London office with some travel to our Stockley Park office.
• Working times may vary, due to client’s location in a different time zone.
• Occasional European travel for client meetings may be required.

Applications will close on Friday 24th January 2025 at 11.59pm UK time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

Our client is an iconic luxury brand. In this role you will provide project management support to our client and their production partners around the licencing of photographic/still image content for our client’s prestigious international marketing campaigns, and ensure delivery of our service in a positive and timely manner.

• You will manage all negotiation of use and subsequent payment of licencing agreements for any image used by the client and their production partners, ensuring meticulous record keeping and transparency.
• As primary point of contact for the Rights Management Team, you will be a representative of both IMG and our client in all exchanges with rights owners, and nurture good relationships with all internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• You will work closely with our research, media and rights management teams to ensure we respond to client/partner requests in a way that adheres to our values of professionalism, continuous improvement and adaptability.

• Oversee the financial management of the photographic rights on behalf of the client, with support from the Rights Coordinator to ensure accurate record keeping and timely reconciliation of rights and departmental budgets.
• Maintain detailed understanding and record of our client’s licence agreements with photographers, archives, talent and event partners, providing clearly-presented reports as and when requested.
• You will be an inquisitive learner, willing to engage with the wider account team to immerse yourself with the legacy projects of our client.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• Experience of working in photography or stills/image licensing for advertising or commercial purposes.
• Experience of account management
• Experience of archive-based production workflows.
• Experience of working with a high-profile client and talent, including communicating with key client stakeholders.
• Experience with line management and working in teams.
• Experience of working with commercial archive libraries and stock suppliers.
• Experience of working with legal firms and reviewing contracts.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills.
• A meticulous approach to work and able to present detailed information clearly and accurately.

Our Vision – Power the World’s Passion for Sport.

Our Mission – Be Vital. Work as one.

And Our Values:

•            We are BOLD and not afraid to take risks.

•            We are PASSIONATE and proud of our legacy.

•            We are DYNAMIC and constantly evolving.

•            We are AUTHENTIC and human.            

•            We are UNITED in our pursuit of excellence.

Benefits:

• Income protection
• Life insurance 
• Private medical insurance
• Virtual GP         
• Pension contribution   
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Dental insurance          
• Green car scheme (only eligible on a permanent contract)    
• Season ticket loan       
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized office canteen       
• Free breakfast
• Free on-site parking at Stockley Park office
• Eye Care           
• Endeavor Wellness - lunch and learn events   
• EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services
• Critical Illness cover   
• Financial Wellbeing     
• Health Cash Plan         
• Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass/ GymPass
• Health Screening          
• Will Writing      
• Dynamic office environment with great people!           
• Regular team and company networking events/celebrations 
• Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events
• Tech Scheme
• Taste Card
• Travel Insurance

The Process:

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

• Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
• 1st stage interview - Virtual/in person – TBC
• 2nd stage interview – TBC

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor 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.