Freelance On-Air Producer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Freelance On-Air Producer to join their dynamic team in Chiswick, London. This role involves working on a shift basis, including weekends and public holidays, to ensure seamless live broadcasts for a variety of events. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing live programming, liaising with technical teams, and maintaining high standards of production quality. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in live production, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. If you are passionate about broadcasting and ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a live environment is essential.
• Gallery production experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute over 5000 hours of localized live events annually.
• Manage revenue and optimize commercial inventory.

Skills

Live Production Experience

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Multitasking

Team Player

Education

Experience in Live Environment

Gallery Production Experience

Tools

Scheduling Systems

Job description

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Client:

Allegis Global Solutions

Location:

london (chiswick), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Allegis Global Solutions is recruiting for a contract position and the assignment will be at Warner Bros. Discovery (TNT Sports)

On-Air Producer (Freelance)

(includes days, nights and weekends)

Chiswick based (West London)

The role will require working on a shift basis which will include weekends, evenings and public holidays.

General Summary:

This key and multifunctional role within Network Origination Services is responsible for following agreed procedures, meeting client expectations, and ensuring all live programming strategies are adhered to during live broadcasts and productions.

As well as this, the responsibility of the On-Air Producer is to support the BAU live events and Premium Sports

The On Air Producer is accountable for revenue management through commercial maximisation and provides direction to Live Playout Operators on programming needs including the implementation of emergency protocol for localised and multiplatform pan regional live broadcasts.

The role acts as the main point of contact during live broadcast for OB Production, MCR, Ingest and other Discovery Technology hubs, whilst supporting Network Playout Operators with proactive editorial judgement subject to client guidelines,

Key Responsibilities:

● Be part of the planning & execution of over 5000 hours of localised live events per year

● Closely liaising with technical & operations departments ensuring alignment prior to on-air

● Execute the plans agreed by Programme Planning, Production, Bookings and Network Scheduling teams to provide a seamless on-air experience to the viewers

● Revenue management: keeping commercial inventory fully optimised and identifying further maximisation opportunities within the schedule

● Main POC for internal and external Live Programming and Production teams

● Monitoring the feed and ensuring smooth execution of additional GFX if required

● Monitoring compliance at all times and reporting possible breaches on air

● Maintain a high level of reliability on live broadcasts and continuously keep skills honed and up to date with business needs

● Assisting, training and supporting team members within the On-Air Production team if/when required

Requirements:

● Ideally experience within a Live environment

● Gallery production experience preferable

● Shift work and following the flow of the business, therefore working during unsociable hours will be required

● Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

● Good IT skills and What’s On experience or experience of a similar scheduling system.

● Ability to work well and adopt a calm approach under pressure

● Flexibility and adaptability to different demands

● Ability to multitask

● Strong team player

If you would like to be considered, please apply with a copy of your most updated resume.