Associate Creative Director - Programming (Original IPs), Sports

Viacom18; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Viacom18 is seeking a senior production lead to drive end-to-end production of original long-form sports content for JioHotstar and YouTube. You will guide creative storytelling, apply modern production techniques and work closely with producers, talent, and operations teams to deliver engaging IPs aligned with global sports developments.

The role requires 10–12 years of production experience, excellent English and Hindi communication, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of practical production experience.
• Strong command of spoken and written English and spoken Hindi.
• Deadline-driven with the ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Awareness of latest production tech in animation, video editing and graphics.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Flexible attitude to changing work conditions and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of all Original Long Form content IPs for JioHotstar and YouTube.
• Develop teasers, montages, segments, and other elements for original content.
• Utilize latest production techniques and technology to deliver top-quality content.
• Regularly generate and pitch viable content ideas to supervisors and show heads.
• Collaborate with producers, PCR operations personnel, and talent.
• Stay aligned with worldwide sports news to support accurate productions.

Skills

English

Hindi

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

This role will lead the end-to-end production of original long-form sports content across JioHotstar and YouTube, delivering high-quality, engaging IPs from concept to execution. The role combines creative storytelling, modern production techniques, and close collaboration with producers, talent, and operations teams to create compelling sports content while staying aligned with the latest global sporting developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for overseeing the production of all Original Long Form content IPs for JHS and YT.
• Responsible for putting together teasers, montages, segments and other elements for original content.
• Should utilise the latest production techniques and available technology to produce top class engaging content.
• Should regularly generate and pitch viable and compelling content ideas to supervisors show heads in production meetings and elsewhere.
• Works seamlessly with a wide range of production personnel including producers, PCR operations personnel and talent.
• Remains in sync with the worldwide sports news and uses information to support productions and ensure accuracy

Required Skills Experience

• 10-12 years of practical production experience required.
• Strong control over spoken and written English and spoken Hindi
• Thrives on deadlines, delivering high quality, accurate work in pressure situations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Stays abreast of technological advances in animation, video editing and graphics
• Attention to detail is a necessity.
• Flexible attitude towards constantly changing work conditions and environment.
• Must be comfortable about working in pre-assigned shifts.

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