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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT PRODUCER - (MATERNITY COVER) Kew, London, United Kingdom Posted on 26/06/2025 Dates ASAP for nine months maternity cover Client Name Whisper Date Opened 26/06/2025 Job Type Contract City Kew, London Province - Country United Kingdom Postal Code - Job Description BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT PRODUCER - (MATERNITY COVER) Whisper is a leading global production company,specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment. Our diverse team of over270 team members work inoffices across the UK and beyond, producing top level sports such as FormulaOne, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime-timedocumentaries and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters. In 2023 Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for anInternational EMMY. It's co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is aseven-timesBroadcast Best Places to Work. Weare looking for an experienced Business Development Assistant Producer to joinour inhouse development team in Kew. Thisis a full time, fixed-term position to provide maternity cover for a nine monthperiod, starting as soon as possible This role sitsat the intersection of creativity and strategy. The idealcandidate will play a key part in shaping ideas, developing narratives, andbuilding visually compelling pitch decks that respond to both open andcommissioned briefs across Sport, Branded, Docs, and Entertainment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial mindsetand experience working in a team to respond to briefs/RFPs, while offeringcreative and editorial insights throughout the process. Must be creative with strong writing skills and experiencedin pitch deck creation. Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds,communities, and lived experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment where everyone feels valued and supported Key Responsibilities: • Overseeand assist in pitch document creation in Docs and Entertainment, as well asresponses to tenders for major international sports production and brandedcontracts • Managethe development of a project by conducting research, setting meetings, draftingproject plans and presenting development outlines to team members • Collateresearch materials from team members across the company and work with thebusiness development team to create well researched, high-quality pitch decks • Writecompelling copy that sells Whisper's credentials and addresses an RFP/ITT indetail • Addressand resolve issues that may arise during the project development process • Contributecreative and editorial ideas across Sport, Branded, Docs and Entertainment,including picture research Please note thatresponsibilities may be amended, added to, or removed to reflect the changingneeds of the production or organisation Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: • Proven ability to translate creative ideas intostructured pitch documents and written treatments • Strongteam ethic and the ability to prioritise workloads with ease, working in apressurised team environment. This role will involve supporting the widerWhisper Group and working with content and management leads across alldepartments • Commercially minded, with an understanding of brandobjectives • Strongcommunication, collaboration, organisation and problem-solving skills • Abilityto do research and collate archive materials, including stills and content forthe pitch films and decks • Strongwriting skills with a good eye for spelling and grammar • StrongKeynote and design skills. Photoshop knowledge desirable • Experience working with brands or agencies to shapestrategic, creative pitches and/or in TV, developing original content acrossshort and long-form formats • Confident presenting ideas and responding to briefs underpressure • Capabilityin handling varied workloads, prioritising and delivering to deadlines whilstreacting positively to changes and conflicts Location: The base for this position is Kew, London. Working Days: 5 day week, x4 days in office andx1 day WFH You will be expected to work withthe team to plan a schedule based on production requirement. Lieu days will be given for anydays worked over a five-day week. Whisper offer the option offlexitime hours subject to production requirements. Start: ASAP for nine months maternity cover ApplicationClosing: Friday 4 th July 2025, 4PM BST

Kew, London, United Kingdom Posted on 07/02/2025 Dates ASAP on a full time permanent contract Client Name Whisper Date Opened 07/02/2025 Job Type Permanent City Kew, London Country United Kingdom Job Description DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION 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 and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime-time documentaries and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters. In 2023, Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY. It's co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-times Broadcast Best Places to Work. Whisper has seen considerable growth in recent years and is poised to enter an exciting period of further expansion. To ensure we are set up for success, we will be splitting the Director of Production role across two people, with one role overseeing all sport activities and the other to oversee production activities across our entertainment, documentaries and commercial content divisions. As well as the DOP's slate, each individual will be expected to lead across the whole business on areas such as archive and music, insurance, IR35 compliance, safeguarding and these will be split based on candidates' area of expertise. Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead Production teams to ensure first class delivery of complex domestic and international productions. Ensure systems, structure and facilities are in place to ensure maximum efficiency and an environment that promotes creative excellence. Work closely with Whisper MDs to help support the strategic vision by identifying growth opportunities, optimising workflows, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across productions. Line manage the Heads of Production (and Prod Exec's where appropriate), mentoring junior production personnel and actively seeking new talent from diverse backgrounds. Work closely with business development and other members of Senior Team to drive and convert new business opportunities. Sign off all high value budgets and high value contracts. Drive financial efficiency across productions, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high creative standards. Ensure all RFP responses accurately reflect the budget and resource required to deliver the vision proposed. Working with Business Affairs to ensure productions are efficient and compliant across the board. Overseeing supplier, freelancer and talent contracting and running RFP processes for high value supplier contracts. Oversight of all cost reporting against budgets and have clear processes for reporting variations to SMT. Negotiating deals with new and returning clients. Ultimate responsibility for Health and Safety on all Productions including signing off on high risk activities and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. Stay abreast of emerging production technologies and innovations, working with the CTO to integrate new tools and workflows to enhance production efficiency and creative output. Build strong client relationships and act as key point of contact for large contracts. Actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all productions. Work with the talent and production management team to build a strong and diverse network of international freelance talent. Oversee allocation of staffing across all productions, working closely with Heads of Content, Heads of Production and Talent Management team. Foster a culture of professional development by identifying training needs and creating pathways for growth within production teams. Sign off on salaries, title changes and promotions in conjunction with the Senior Management Team. Maintain vision and ethos of Whisper and promote a positive working environment where production talent can grow and gain opportunities throughout the company. Please note that responsibilities may be amended, added to, or removed to reflect the changing needs of the production or organisation. REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Experience across a range of output at a Senior level, Head of Production and above. Please indicate areas of specialism. Strong and collaborative leader. Confident working independently using own initiative while being prepared to take guidance on appropriate matters. Highly organised and able to work quickly without losing attention to detail. Strong relationships with clients, suppliers and freelance production community. Strong international relationships and experience setting up offices and productions in international territories such as the US and KSA is desirable. Ability to manage a large and varied portfolio - prioritising effectively and acting with a creative and flexible outlook. Integrity - able to look after the interests of the company while building effective working relationships with colleagues and outside contacts. Must be able to work effectively in a complex environment with diverse stakeholders. LOCATION: The position is based at our Kew office. WORKING DAYS: Monday - Friday, 4 days in-office and 1 day remotely, with some weekend work and international travel likely. When weekend work is required, DOILS will be provided. Whisper offers the option of flexitime hours. START: ASAP on a full time permanent contract. SALARY: Based on experience. APPLICATION CLOSING: Monday 17th February.