About the Company
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency that specialises in media rights management & sales, multi channel content production & distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It supports the growth of revenues, fanbases, and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the NFL, EPL, IOC, NHL, MLS, ATP, WTA, Wimbledon, Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc., a premium sports and entertainment company.
Job Summary
Position: Channels Team Operations Associate (6 month contract, with possibility of permanent). Application deadline Friday 31st July.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Operations Manager and team across planning, playlists, and media coordination.
- Ensure short and long form media is received and processed in time for TX. Enter media into Provys, ensuring correct channel rights, validity dates, and media IDs.
- Input planning schedules into Provys, attach break patterns, and resolve scheduling discrepancies with clients.
- Populate and maintain short form make lists and advert documents.
- Support the Operations Manager with content delivery, acquiring up to date event information, promotional assets, and program deliverables.
- Check playlists prior to release for missing media, source and deliver to TX and playout portal.
- Run reports on presentation schedules and media from the scheduling database.
- Ensure media is scheduled and managed through transmission and archive.
- Handle ad hoc duties such as covering Planning and Presentation Schedulers on holiday or sickness.
- Carry out other duties within the Channels Team that are within the scope of the role.
Qualifications - Mandatory
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
- Good working knowledge of scheduling systems.
- Experience working to TX deadlines and managing multiple demands.
- Excellent time management, reliability, and punctuality.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Team player capable of working under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Adaptability to challenges in a live sports environment.
- Positive, professional, and keen approach to work.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications - Desirable
- Knowledge of Provys Scheduling system or equivalent.
- Understanding of presentation media types and break formats.
- Experience with broadcasters and the TV industry.
- Knowledge of file formats.
- Interest in domestic and international sports.
Working Conditions
- 6 month contract with possibility of permanent placement.
- Based at Stockley Park with flexible remote working.
- Working hours 9:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday.
- Work during typical holiday periods such as Easter and Christmas.
- May require late starts, finishes, and weekend working.
- Adaptation to new systems and technology as needed.
Equal Opportunity Statement
TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws. TKO provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws.