Careers

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CURRENT OPENINGS

DEAF DISABLED & NEURODIVERGENT TALENT, PARALYMPICS, VARIOUS ROLES

Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment. Our diverse team of over 250 team members work in offices across the UK and beyond, producing top level sports such as Formula One, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime-time documentaries and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters.

In 2023 Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY. It’s co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-times Broadcast Best Places to Work.

We are looking for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent in various roles across both editorial and technical to join our Paralympics Team working both in Paris and Cardiff.

We have openings for the following roles

EDITORIAL ROLES:

  • Location Producers
  • Producers
  • Assistant Producers
  • Junior APs
  • Researchers
  • Runners
  • Gallery PAs
  • Vision Mixers
  • Floor Managers

TECHNICAL ROLES:

  • Resource Managers / Unit Managers
  • Vision Sups
  • Vision Guarantees
  • Vision Engineers
  • Sound Sups
  • Sound Guarantees
  • Sound Assistants
  • Camera Guarantee
  • Camera Ops
  • Riggers
  • MSE Ops
  • MCR Ops

We are holding a recruitment event for disabled talent at our Cardiff Office, Whisper Cymru, from 5pm until 8pm on Weds 27 March 2024.

Virtual opportunities will also be available for those who are unable to attend in person.

To apply, please send your CV and tell us in your own way why you want to work on the Paralympics by Mon 11 March, to getinvolved@whisper.tv

MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Chapter 3 Graphics works on some of the biggest sporting events in the world, including Wimbledon, The Paralympics, Formula One, Formula E, UEFA, Women’s EURO, International Cricket, Sail GP, NFL, as well as on a raft of entertainment shows and branded content. Our designs can be seen across a range of award-winning shows and on broadcasters such as BBC Sport, SKY, Channel 4, ITV, Channel 5, TNT Sports and more.

At Chapter 3 Graphics, we believe in telling the best story that can be told. If you want to engage global audiences and elevate entertainment through cutting-edge motion graphics and design service solutions – then we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Motion Graphic Designer, to join our busy design studio based in Kew, West London. The post would suit someone who is self-motivated, has a passion for sport and a desire to stretch their creative muscle on a daily basis. Your showreel will demonstrate creative flare, passion for art and design and show desire to create beautiful and distinctive work.

This is an exciting time to join C3G. We have a number of exciting sports projects in the pipeline for 2024 and our client base is growing rapidly.

Chapter 3 Graphics, part of the Whisper Group, is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

THE DAY TO DAY

  • Designing motion graphics for live sport and entertainment events for broadcast including Title Sequences and On Screen Presentation graphics packages.
  • Delivering high quality, breath-taking, creative motion design.
  • Working autonomously and as part of a team to come up with engaging concepts, create style frames, storyboards and animation exploration.
  • Working with clients, taking briefs and inputting on concepts and ideas.
  • Take an important role in ensuring that all deliverables align with production and brand guidelines.
  • Designing to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a high standard of work within a fast-paced environment.

YOUR SKILLSET / EXPERIENCE

  • 3+ years industry experience, with previous experience at Motion Design level.
  • Background in TV / broadcast / Film industries and live events, with experience of the sports industry.
  • Experience of working on projects from end to end directly with clients.
  • Strong skills in motion design and typography.
  • Excellent knowledge of After Effects and the Adobe suite is essential.
  • Experience in Cinema 4D and understanding of Redshift / Octane.
  • You may also have experience/knowledge of any of the following: Unreal / Blender / X-Particles / Nuke or bring an interest to learn.

WHO ARE YOU?

  • Passionate about sport and design, driven by a desire to create beautiful and distinctive work
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including some weekends on sporting events
  • Happy to work a hybrid of 4 days in the office, 1 from home
  • Enthusiastic about new challenges and developing your skills
  • Hard working, self-motivated and ambitious.
  • Obsessed about the detail and have a passion for delivering quality work whilst meeting deadlines
  • A team player
  • A kind human

WHAT WILL YOU GET?

  • A 6 month contract initially (with a view to extending)
  • Experience working on a diverse range of projects
  • A supportive working environment that values balance, creativity, innovation, and personal growth
  • Opportunities to expand your skill set
  • Competitive salary
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata’d Jan to Dec)
  • Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day week
  • We offer the option of flexitime hours subject to project requirements

Base: Kew, London

Start: March

Application closing date: Mon 4th March

How to apply: Please upload your CV on the link below and tell us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role in your cover letter.

https://thewhispergroup.bamboohr.com/careers/108

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CO-ORDINATOR (INTERNATIONAL)

Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment. Our diverse team of over 250 team members work in offices across the UK and beyond, producing top level sports such as Formula One, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime-time documentaries and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters.

In 2023 Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY. It’s co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-times Broadcast Best Places to Work.

We are looking for a Business Development Co-ordinator to work in our in-house development team, with a responsibility for the International side of the business, with a particular focus on the Middle East.

The Business Development Co-ordinator at Whisper plays a crucial role in the intersection of creativity and strategy. This position involves working closely with our in-house development team, providing both creative and organisational support across a spectrum of projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coordinating projects for clients, guiding them from the development stage to production, while also offering creative and editorial insights. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Enhancing the editorial/creative vision of the company and supporting new business acquisition within international markets
  • Managing the development of a project by conducting research and co-ordinating plans that best suit the needs of the project.
  • Drafting project plans and outcomes for success
  • Write compelling copy that sells Whisper’s credentials and addresses the RFP/ITT in detail
  • Presenting project development outlines to team members leading planning and budget meetings
  • Addressing and resolving issues that may arise during the project development process
  • Maintain and manage client relationships from start of development process until production begins
  • Ensure smooth handover between development team and production team
  • Monitoring the progress of the project in partnership with other department contributors
  • Oversee and assist in pitch document creation and responses to tenders for major international sports production and branded contracts.
  • Contribute creative and editorial ideas across sports and branded entertainment including picture research and other relevant sports that will enhance the pitch.
  • Collate research materials from team members across the company and work with the business development team to create well researched, high-quality pitch decks.
  • Assist with the planning, preparation, and execution of international shoots including liaising with locations and contributors.
  • Making certain that everyone involved adheres to work ethics and quality production standards.
  • Understanding industry and international policies
  • Management of junior researchers / researchers

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • Strong knowledge of international workflows particularly in the middle east
  • Strong communication, collaboration, organisation and problem-solving skills
  • Confidence co-ordinating and liaising with international clients
  • Experience submitting high value projects via online software portals such as Ariba
  • Capability in handling varied workloads, prioritising and delivering to deadlines whilst reacting positively to changes and conflicts
  • Strong literacy skills with a good eye for spelling and grammar
  • Strong Keynote and design skills
  • Ability to do research and collate archive materials including stills and content for the pitch films and deck
  • Strong team ethic and the ability to prioritise workloads with ease, working in a pressurised team environment. This role will involve supporting the wider Whisper Group and working with content and management leads from various departments
  • A general knowledge of, and enthusiasm for international production within the branded and sports space

Location:  Kew, London

Working Days: Monday – Friday. 4days office, 1 day WFH.

Whisper offers the option of flexitime hours. When weekend work is required, DOILS will be provided.

Contract Dates: ASAP for a 12 month period.

Salary: Based on experience

Application Closing: Mon 18th March

How to apply: Please send upload your CV and tell us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role to the below link:

https://thewhispergroup.bamboohr.com/careers/110

RESEARCHER
– WIMBLEDON

Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment. Our diverse team of over 250 team members work in offices across the UK and beyond, producing top level sports such as Formula One, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime-time documentaries and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters.

In 2023 Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY. It’s co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-times Broadcast Best Places to Work.

We are looking for a Researcher to work across our Wimbledon Broadcast Services production.

The role would suit somebody who is an avid fan of tennis, has an understanding of the tennis broadcasting landscape, and the raw skills and determination to be a crucial part of our creative content team.

The role will be in the planning and preparation team for the build up to The Championships, onsite throughout Wimbledon itself, and will include work on our Official Film after The Championships are over. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Being a core member of the Wimbledon production team, keeping up to date with developments and trends within tennis, and sharing knowledge and creative ideas with the wider team
  • Supporting the generation and research of content ideas and setting up of contributors and filming
  • Ensuring all on-screen content is thoroughly researched and factually correct
  • Researching archive material, including sourcing the clearance requirements to use any such footage
  • Logging material and organising it so that it can be reviewed by APs and Producers to use
  • Providing support on shoots, and during edits when required

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • A strong knowledge of professional Tennis
  • Experience with complex workloads, consistently prioritising and delivering to deadlines, and reacting positively to changes and conflicts
  • Experience of working as a researcher in sports content is desirable
  • Ability to generate ideas and share these with the wider production team in a clear and concise manner
  • Strong research techniques and an interest in current TV sports programming and content
  • Strong knowledge of Whisper’s editorial guidelines and compliance policies, or a willingness to establish this quickly
  • Ability to work collaboratively and clearly with the wider production and senior management teams
  • A demonstrable level of creativity with the ability to bring a fresh new approach to creating engaging and evolving output
  • Basic camera operating and editing skills are a bonus but not essential

Location: 

Kew and Wimbledon, London

Working Days:

This role will require a degree of flexibility and weekend working.

You will be expected to work with the team to plan your schedule based on production requirements.

You will be required for the entire 21 day Wimbledon Championships period 24th June – 14th July.

Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day week.

Whisper offer the option of flexitime hours subject to production requirements.

Contract Dates:

May 2024 to August 2024

Salary:

Based on experience

Application Closing:

Monday 1st April

How to apply:

Please send upload your CV and tell us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role to the below link:

https://thewhispergroup.bamboohr.com/careers/109

 

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