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Live Broadcast Producer (Contract): Football Esports
Location: United Kingdom
Employment Type: Fixed-term contract
Contract Term: October 2026 – February 2027
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for a UK-based Live Broadcast Producer to join us on a contract basis for a run of shows supporting a major football esports competition, running from October 2026 through March 2027. You'll own the live production of this series from planning through show calling, helping bring the drama and excitement of competitive football gaming to fans around the world.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Live Broadcast Producer is responsible for the daily planning, production, and show calling of live events, related broadcasts, and the functions associated with Broadcast Operations for the duration of the series. This person will be empowered to make key creative decisions and will have the opportunity to build programming from ideation to execution.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Perform live show calling in a studio broadcast environment across the full run of shows
- Create, iterate, and manage all broadcast and relevant communication and documentation
- Manage all functions of a broadcast show, including but not limited to: show calling, video, broadcast, and event productions in conjunction with direct reports, clients, and co-workers
- Develop workflows and responsibilities for all involved stakeholders in a show. Lead and manage internal and external personnel. Be accountable for items related to the show, including but not limited to: video, audio, engineering, observing, talent, competition coordination, client relations, etc.
- Work with technical, logistical, production, and any relevant teams and team members to appropriately communicate, source, and manage equipment, crew, staging, video, lighting, and other event and broadcast related items
- Work with internal and external teams to lead creative broadcast vision and manage all aspects of esports broadcast presentation including, but not limited to: graphics packages, run of show, promotion, on-screen content and assets
- Maintain consistency and quality across a recurring series of broadcasts while finding ways to keep the show fresh week to week
- Oversee the production and editing of content pieces
- Oversee production of show related art assets
- Define graphic, video, media, and general show needs requests
WHAT WE NEED TO SEE
- 3+ years of proven ability in producing live event broadcasts or shows
- 2+ years of experience producing live broadcasts in a control room environment
- 2+ years of experience leading a live event broadcast team
- Based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, and available for the full contract term (October 2026 – February 2027)
- Capable of working in a start-up-like, fast-paced, dynamic environment without direct supervision
- Excellent technical, organisational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proven ability to be highly collaborative, solution-oriented, and resilient
- Strong attention to detail and organisation, with a drive for results, collaboration, and seeing a project through from start to finish
- Proficiency in driving creative and compelling storytelling in broadcasts or digital content productions
- Ability to work nights and weekends and travel as necessary
NICE TO HAVES
- A love of video games and football
- Familiarity with football video games and their competitive scene
- Experience with or strong understanding of traditional football broadcast conventions (match coverage, pre/post-match shows, analysis segments)
- Understanding of esports programmes, ecosystems, and events
- Experience producing a recurring or season-long broadcast series
- Experience in event production or a related field
- A degree in Design, Media, Film, or a related field
Firmly rooted in our values, EFG is an affirmative action employer that celebrates being an equal opportunity workplace. Our unwavering commitment to fair employment extends to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, or Veteran status.
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