Sport Producer (Studio)

Reach plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Sports Producer to create and deliver engaging sports shows for various platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong digital production background and excel in fast-paced environments. You will be responsible for the full production lifecycle, from ideation to delivery. Join us and help shape diverse sports content that resonates with our audience.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Extra paid leave for volunteering

Bonus scheme

Pension contributions matching up to 6%

Private healthcare

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong digital-first production background with a love of sport.
• Experience managing complex shoots and leading production teams.
• Ability to adapt quickly and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop, produce and deliver long-form original content for YouTube and social media.
• Research and shape ideas for new shows and segments.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to create engaging content.

Skills

Editorial judgement

Production background

Communication

Creativity

Job description

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

About this role

This role is home & hub (3 days Hub 2 days Home) linked to our Manchester hub, so you must be located in or around Manchester.

We’re looking for an experienced, dynamic Sports Producer to co‑pilot our fast‑paced, high‑profile sport shows alongside another Sports Producer and a Senior Sports Producer.

You’ll bring sharp editorial judgement and confident direction to originate standout series, deliver broadcast‑quality output every week, and make smart platform‑specific cuts for YouTube and social.

Day to day, you’ll develop, produce and deliver long‑form originals for YouTube and social, owning the full production lifecycle: researching and shaping ideas, casting talent and contributors, writing scripts, and setting up studio and on‑location shoots across the UK.

You’re comfortable working with high‑profile sports talent and you operate a watertight duty‑of‑care process. You’ll spot new creators we should partner with, identify commercial opportunities, collaborate closely with producers, videographers, editors, creatives and strategists, and use AI tools (within policy) to boost accuracy, speed and consistency.

You’ll also play your part in building a truly diverse and inclusive operation that reflects the communities we serve.

What you’ll need to succeed

You bring a strong digital‑first production background and a genuine love of sport. You plan complex shoots with confidence, show initiative and creativity under pressure, and thrive in quick‑turn environments.

Organisation and attention to detail are second nature; you communicate clearly, adapt quickly and know when to lead and when to collaborate.

From ideation to delivery, you understand the whole production lifecycle and have experience working with camera crews through to editors. You are full of ideas and can craft visually compelling decks. Basic camera skills are a bonus.

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers . If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Private healthcare - [insert for you/your partner/your family]
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

Additional Information

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.