PRODUCTION MANAGER – ESPORTS AND SPORT

The Whisper Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in London seeks experienced Production Managers for live events in Esports and sports productions. Candidates must have significant live event management experience and proven leadership skills. The role involves budget management, team oversight, and collaboration with clients and stakeholders. Flexibility and willingness for occasional weekend work are necessary, along with potential foreign travel. The position is based in Kew, London, with a fixed term contract lasting 12 months.

Qualifications

• At least three Production Manager credits.
• Experience in live events, especially in the UK and internationally.
• Knowledge of US working practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning of live events in the UK and abroad.
• Manage budgets for multi-million pound productions.
• Ensure health and safety compliance for events.

Skills

Live event production experience

Strong leadership skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

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, Wimbledon, and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime-time documentaries and entertainment quiz shows for a range of broadcasters. In 2023 Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International Emmy. It is co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-times Broadcast Best Places to Work.

We are looking for two experienced Production Managers to work on Whisper’s key Esports content (a series of large-scale, live videogaming events both in the UK and International) and a range of sports productions.

The post would suit Production Managers who have a strong background in working on large-scale, live event productions. Significant live event / OB experience on location and/or in a studio setting is essential, as well as a proven track record of building strong relationships with important clients and stakeholders alongside running a large team in a fast-paced, quick turnaround environment. For the Esports role, a working knowledge of video gaming is desirable but not essential. There will be international travel.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunity 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the planning and organisation of live OBs, both in the UK and overseas.
• Budget creation and cost management of multi-million pound budgets for large-scale live events.
• Overseeing location scouting, site permissions, site setup and management of facilities crew and third party suppliers.
• Working with live event set design teams to oversee construction.
• Overseeing all Health and Safety of event management, including safety planning and all risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of risk assessments for large-scale events, including pyro, fire, action vehicles and stunts (Esports role).
• Post-production workflow management.
• Working with Production Executive to manage a production team at least ten strong.
• Providing direct support to the Production Executive, assisting with the communication of key production information to producers, the editorial team and the wider production management team.
• Working closely with the Business Development team responding to new business requests and RFPs – writing budgets from scratch, considering technical proposal, resourcing and staffing.
• Working closely with corporate clients, federations and broadcasters to provide regular reporting.
• Client facing from pitch to delivery.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• An experienced Production Manager, with at least three PM credits.
• Experience in live events essential.
• Experience in working in live arenas both in the UK and Internationally, including knowledge of US working practices.
• Ability to budget in multiple currencies, experience of working with US fringes, unions and payroll companies.
• Experience working with set design teams on complex staging setups (Esports role).
• Proven working knowledge of rigging, lighting and screens for live events.
• Must have proven network of crew and suppliers within live production event space – UK and internationally.
• Experience of managing multiple complex shoots.
• Comfortable working in a pressurised environment.
• Proven leadership & management skills including line managing team members as well as a strong team ethic.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Location

The base for this position is Kew, London.

Working Arrangements

5 day week, x4 days in office and x1 day WFH. This role will require a degree of flexibility and weekend working. You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirements. There is likely to be foreign travel. 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 Date, Contract & Salary

Start: ASAP for FTC of 12 months. Salary: Based on experience. Closing date: Monday 6th October 2025, 4pm BST.

How to Apply

Please upload your CV and cover note telling us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role and if you have a preference to work on Esports live events or Sports productions.