Job Description

Production Coordinator - Programming

Application Deadline: 9 September 2026

Department: Programming

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, UK

Description

Contract Type: Permanent, with summer break

Reports to: Production Manager

Location: Premier League Studios, Kensington Olympia W14 0NE

Premier League Studios are looking for a highly organised and proactive Production Coordinator to join our Programming team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse slate of content, supporting productions from development through to delivery in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the Production Management team, helping to ensure the smooth running of multiple programming strands. The role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for television production.

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 1.2 billion homes in 189 countries.

In November 2024, the Premier League announced it was establishing a new in-house media operations business launching at the start of the 2026/27 Premier League Season. Premier League Studios will be responsible for all international media content production and distribution, providing a best-in-class content service to the Premier League’s partners and millions of passionate fans around the world.

Premier League Studios is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week, where possible. You will be expected to attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The role

• Coordinating national and international shoots across a variety of programming content strands.
• Supporting the Production Manager with day-to-day duties to ensure smooth running of the department.
• Booking crew, equipment, travel, accommodation and other production logistics as required.
• Ensuring risk assessments are created by the relevant producer.
• Creating, checking and distributing call sheets, while acting as a key point of contact for crew.
• Clearing archive footage and commercial music where applicable.
• Completing post-production paperwork, including stills lists, music cue sheets and third-party archive documentation.
• Tracking production costs, processing invoices and timesheets, and monitoring team expenses to support effective budget management.
• Using resource management systems to maintain schedules and manage crew bookings.
• Supporting freelancer engagement processes and ensuring compliance with IR35 legislation.
• Promoting and maintaining compliance with Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies.
• Contributing to continuous improvements of production workflows, systems and team processes.
• Completing Albert paperwork and using creative thinking to drive forward Premier League Studios sustainability goals.
• Identifying and resolving day-to-day production challenges.

Requirements for the role

• Previous experience in a Production Coordinator or Production Management role, ideally within a programming or broadcast production environment.
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• A good understanding of production processes across all stages, from pre-production to post-production delivery.
• Good attention to detail and financial acumen.
• Strong prioritisation skills, with the ability to assess competing demands and focus on key tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with colleagues, freelancers and suppliers.
• Experience supporting budgeting processes, including cost tracking and creating ad hoc budgets if required.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Understanding of freelancer engagement processes and IR35 legislation is desirable.

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance.

Premier League Studios is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made based on merit.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com.

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 10 September 2026.