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Posted 22 July, 2026
IMG

Channels Operations Assistant, Studios

IMG
London - Stockley Park 5LW Fixed Term
Reference: R0008310

Who We Are:

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.


Application deadline Friday 31st July.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

As part of the Channels Team, you will support the Operations Manager and the wider team across all aspects of planning, playlists and media coordination on a 6-month contract, with the possibility of it going permanent.

  • Ensure short and long form media is received and processed in time for TX
  • Data entry of short and long form media into Provys, paying particular attention to ensure designated channel rights, validity dates and media IDs are all assigned correctly
  • Input planning schedules into Provys, attaching break patterns and following up any planning discrepancies with clients
  • Populate and maintain the short form make list and advert docs
  • Support the Operations manager with the incoming delivery of all content and acquire up to date event information, promotional assets, and program deliverables
  • Check playlists prior to release for any missing media, source and deliver to TX and playout portal
  • Using the scheduling database, run reports on presentation schedules and media as required
  • Understanding of workflows, ensuring media is scheduled and managed through to transmission and archive
  • Ad hoc duties e.g. covering Planning and Presentation Schedulers holidays/sickness
  • You may also be required to carry out any other duties within the Channels Team, which are within the scope and purpose of the job

Skills and Abilities

Mandatory:

  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
  • Good working knowledge of Scheduling systems
  • Experience of working to TX deadlines & able to manage multiple demands
  • Excellent time management - reliable and punctual
  • Skilled in accuracy and attention to detail
  • Skilled team player and capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Ability to work well and adapt to the inevitable challenges in a live Sports environment
  • Positive, professional and keen approach to work
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)

Desirable:

  • Good knowledge of Provys Scheduling system or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Mandatory:

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Understanding of scheduling process from planning to broadcast
  • Understanding of presentation media types and break formats
  • Experience of working with broadcasters, understanding of TV industry
  • Knowledge of file formats

Desirable:

  • Interest in all sports, domestic and international

Working Conditions

  • This is a 6 month contract with the possibility of it going permanent
  • This role will be based at Stockley Park, with some flexibility on remote working as appropriate
  • Working hours are 9:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday
  • Working during typical holiday periods (Easter/Christmas)
  • May require late start/finishes and weekend working where applicable
  • Adapting to use of new systems and technology where appropriate

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