Project Manager, Rights Management London, England
Endeavor Operating Company, LLC
Full Time
London, England
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
Who We Are:
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.
What You’ll Do:
We are looking for a Project Manager to join our growing Rights Management team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, where you will provide project management support for a major iconic luxury client account.
You will support both internal and external production partners in creation of archive-based video content for our client’s prestigious international marketing campaigns and ensure delivery of our service in a positive and timely manner.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a love of archive, demonstrable attention to detail, confidence in client communication who has a solution focused approach to challenges.
Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
- You will be adept at facilitating clear communication between production partners and the Research & Rights management team, focusing on collaboration whilst adapting to ever changing project workflows.
- A solutions-focused problem solver, you will be responsible for the timely management of client needs and demands to the Research & Rights team, ensuring efficient use of resource, and assessing when additional freelance support it required.
- Provide line management and coaching to the Rights Coordinator and Rights Assistant.
- As primary point of contact for the Research & Rights Management Team, you will be a representative of both IMG and our client in all exchanges with rights owners, and nurture good relationships with all internal and external partners and stakeholders.
- You will work closely with our research, media and rights management teams to ensure we respond to client/partner requests in a way that adheres to our values of professionalism, continuous improvement and adaptability.
- Oversee the financial management of the rights admin team, with support from the Rights Coordinator and Rights Assistant to ensure accurate record keeping and timely reconciliation of rights and departmental budgets.
- Maintain detailed understanding and record of our client’s licence agreements with studios, talent and event partners, providing clearly-presented reports as and when requested.
- You will be an inquisitive learner, willing to engage with the wider account team to immerse yourself with the legacy projects of our client.
- Possible weekend work during time sensitive edits and working times may vary, due to client’s location in a different time zone.
You Will Have The Following Strengths:
- A proven background in production management, project management or account management.
- Knowledge of archive-based production workflows.
- Experience of working with a high-profile client and talent, including communicating with key client stakeholders.
- Experience with line management and working in teams.
- Experience of working with commercial archive libraries and stock suppliers.
- Experience of working with legal firms and reviewing contracts.
- Proactive, self-sufficient and adept at maintaining good relationships with production partners and key contacts on behalf of the client.
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills.
- A meticulous approach to work and able to present detailed information clearly and accurately.
Our Values:
- We are fueled by Persistence, adapting and seeking solutions in the face of challenges.
- We support and elevate diverse voices, promoting equity and Inclusion within our company, industries and community.
- We operate with a spirit of Entrepreneurialism, a willingness to take risks and mindset that is built to disrupt.
- We rely on Collaboration across our network to power culture and unite people around the world.
- We hold ourselves to the highest standards of Excellence in every aspect of our work, including how we interact with one another, our clients and our partners.
Our Work Ethic:
We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process, but we are currently excited to have our employees experience our office culture as much as possible.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs.
Benefits:
Income protection
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Pension contribution
23 days holiday + bank holidays
Dental insurance
Green car scheme
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
Subsidized office canteen
Free breakfast
Free on-site parking
Eye Care
Endeavor Wellness - lunch and learn events
EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services
Dependent care - 5 days subsidized emergency child, pet, elder care
Critical Illness cover
Financial Wellbeing
Health Cash Plan
Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass
Health Screening
Will Writing
Dynamic office environment with great people!
Regular team and company networking events/celebrations
Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events
The Process:
We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications within five working days and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.
- Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
- 1st stage interview - Virtual/in person – with Account Lead and Research & Rights Manager
- 2nd stage interview – if required
A Bit About IMG Production & Studios
At IMG Production & Studios we use content and technology to power the world's passion for sport, working with global clients including The Premier League, The R&A, DP World Tour, Euroleague Basketball and Major League Soccer. We've built Europe's best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park, London, distributing 35,000 hours of content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films, we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world.
IMG Media LinkedIn -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/img-media/
IMG Media Website -
https://www.imgmedia.com/
Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.
Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
Endeavor Operating Company, LLC
www.endeavorco.com
Beverly Hills, United States
Ariel Emanuel
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Public
1898
