Senior Sports Video Producer (Video Production)

TL;DR

Senior Sports Video Producer (Video Production): Leading the delivery and development of flagship Sun Sport Originals formats, overseeing their execution from inception to cross-platform publication with an accent on audience growth and commercial appeal. Focus on evolving content for YouTube and social platforms, maintaining high editorial standards, and inspiring junior colleagues.

Location: hirify.global is the biggest news brand in the UK

Company

hirify.global is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month.

What you will do

• Produce sport video content that delivers audience growth and is appealing to commercial partners
• Pitch, develop and deliver new format ideas to the Sport Commissioning Editors
• Oversee the full video production process, including: casting, shooting, the edit and publication
• Provide journalistic rigour to all content created by yourself and the team - ensuring accuracy and the highest of standards are met
• Editorial lead on your formats, fully immersed in football and football culture with knowledge of other sports
• Leadership of junior colleagues to ensure successful cross-platform delivery of their projects

Requirements

• Digital Native: You are deeply immersed in the sport digital media landscape, with an intuitive understanding of what drives traffic online, especially on YouTube and how content needs to adapt across platforms.
• News Savvy: You have a solid understanding of journalistic practices, the latest sport coverage trends, and how to turn them into compelling visual stories that resonate with digital audiences.
• Editorially minded: You know what it takes to create content that will grab people’s attention and keep them engaged, taking your lead from the latest news and trends.
• Team management: You are used to managing teams, including producers and editors, to deliver great episodes in a positive manner.
• Leadership & Collaboration: You’re a natural collaborator who can work closely with colleagues to ensure a seamless video production process from concept to execution.
• Organised: You have excellent project management skills and ensure your production admin is correct and up to date.

Nice to have

• NCTJ qualified: Ideal but not essential if CV shows extensive experience working in a sport editorial role.
• Podcast & Culture Savvy: You understand how podcasts work editorially and commercially, with a genuine feel for sport content, internet culture and the conversations audiences actually care about.
• Data-Driven & Results-Oriented: You use analytics and performance insights to shape editorial decisions and optimise content.

Culture & Benefits

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year