Content Manager - Kings League Italy

Kings League; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings League is seeking a Live Show & Content Manager to join our Content team. You will manage day-to-day content production and lead control room operations and rundown execution during matchdays and live-streamed events.

The role requires strong leadership of editors, motion designers, writers and hosts, plus expertise in scripting, production supervision, and coordinating internal and external partners to deliver engaging broadcasts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production coordination, show running, or senior editorial roles across broadcast TV or digital video.
• Solid mastery of studio/control room dynamics and live broadcasting cueing.
• Experience with post-production workflows (editing, motion graphics, asset formatting).
• Understanding of digital video formats and audience engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and coordinate the show flow in real-time inside the control room.
• Serve as the bridge between editorial strategy and the technical crew during live broadcasts.
• Coordinate timing, cues, and stage entries for hosts, talents, and guests.
• Oversee day-to-day content production and editorial calendars.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage activations for live events.

Skills

Live broadcasting

Rundown management

Editorial liaison

Cross-functional leadership

Scriptwriting

Job description

About The Kings League

Kings League has become a global phenomenon that has revolutionized and elevated sport and entertainment to a new dimension. A new 7-a-side football league with teams chaired by the world's best streamers and content creators, with revolutionary rules aimed at uniting the best of football and e-sports. Passionate, optimist, open-minded and disruptive, we reimagine the game every day, all together.

About The Role

We are looking for a Live Show & Content Manager to join our Content team. In this role, you will manage day-to-day content production and lead control room operations and rundown execution during matchdays and live-streamed events.

Key Responsibilities:

Matchday & Live Show Running

• Rundown & Live Broadcast Management: Create, update, and coordinate the show flow (rundown) in real-time inside the control room / gallery.
• Technical & Editorial Liaison: Serve as the main bridge between editorial strategy and the technical crew during live broadcasts.
• Talent Management: Coordinate timing, cues, and stage entries/exits for hosts, talents, and guests during live broadcasts.

Project Management & Content Production

• Concept & Production Supervision: Oversee day-to-day content production, from initial ideation to final deliverables.
• Stakeholder & Partner Management: Confidently lead and facilitate operational meetings with external partners, sponsors, and key stakeholders to align on content deliverables and campaign goals.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Manage and align multidisciplinary teams (video editors, motion graphic designers, writers, hosts, and talent).
• Editorial & Scriptwriting: Write scripts, concepts, formats, and manage editorial calendars.
• Events & Activations: Handle project management for live events and special live-streaming brand activations.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in production coordination, show running, or senior editorial roles across broadcast TV, digital video production, or high-traffic live streaming channels (e.g., Twitch, YouTube).
• Live Broadcast & Control Room Operations: Solid mastery of studio/control room dynamics, live execution, rundown management, and live cueing.
• Post-Production Workflows: post-production coordination (video editing, motion graphics, asset formatting, and optimization for social/digital platforms).
• Digital Media Ecosystem: understanding of the digital/streaming ecosystem, emerging video formats, and audience engagement strategies.

Diversity & Inclusion commitment

At Kings League we strongly believe in building an inclusive and diverse work environment, where everyone can develop their full potential. We are committed to integrating people with any profile, independently of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, origin and/or disability status, and fostering a team where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. we value the richness that diversity brings and look forward to welcoming your talent and experience.