Assistant Producer

Assistant Producer - Spanish News(Job Number: SPA0029)

**Description**

**Who we are**

Stats Perform collects the richest sports data in the world and transforms it through revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock the most in-depth insights for media and technology, betting and team performance. With company roots dating back almost 40 years, Stats Perform embraces and solves the dynamic nature of sport - be that for digital and broadcast media with differentiated storytelling, tech companies with reliable and fast data to power their own innovations, sportsbooks with in-play betting and integrity services, or teams with first-of-its-kind AI analysis software. As the leading sports data and AI company, Stats Perform works with most of the top global sports broadcast companies, tech companies, sportsbooks, teams and leagues.

**What you’ll be doing.**

Do you know Giannis’ surname? Are you the type of person who hangs on every word of a Pep Guardiola press conference? Can you explain why xG matters, while also knowing your Xs from your Os? If so, this could be the perfect job for you.

As an Assistant Producer you will be at the forefront of content creation in a fast-paced sports news environment. You will be part of our Global team of journalists covering the biggest teams, players and stories across the sporting world. With access to the best sports data in the world, extensive newsgathering and an exciting highlights portfolio, you will create engaging video output for a range of digital, broadcast, and social clients.

**You will be responsible for**

You will be scripting, producing, editing and delivering your work to a broadcast standard. The role will include:

- **Content creation as part of a sports news team that delivers broadcast-ready video for digital and social clients, as well as wire/raw footage for broadcast and traditional customers. You will be reacting to the news agenda and pitching feature ideas.**:

- Writing and voicing daily audio bulletins covering the latest football stories for publication by clients.
- Using Opta’s wealth of extensive sports data to enhance storytelling.
- Liaise with our newsdesk, international and support teams to ensure a smooth workflow of content.

**What we need from you**
- First-rate knowledge of a range of sports (football is essential).
- A keen news sense and objective judgement of editorial decisions.
- A flair for producing engaging video for digital, social and broadcast consumers.
- Ability to work with data and tell stories using stats and insights.
- Willingness to work a shift-based role, featuring weekend and night work.
- Ability to work well to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment.
- Understanding of the current market demands with a focus on social media and viral content.

**What skills & experience you’ll bring to us**
- Broadcast journalism qualification or relevant experience.
- Experience of key editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Wildmoka) to a broadcast standard.
- An ability to film on broadcast-standard cameras may lead to additional opportunities as part of our newsgathering operation.
- Excellent command of written and spoken Spanish.

**THE BENEFITS YOU WILL ENJOY WHEN YOU JOIN WILL INCLUDE**

**And there’s more** you’ll have access to our **online learning porta**l and be part of our **Career Deal, **which aims to support your** continued professional** **development**. We also have a **structured management development programme **and a **financially rewarding ‘Refer a Friend’ **scheme.
- **Please Note** - some of these benefits will be available to you upon successful completion of your probation.