Runner, Premier League Productions

IMG
United Kingdom
Broadcast Production · Game Operations, Events, & Productions · Production
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Who We Are:

At IMG, our Studios business 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.

What You’ll Do:

In this fast-paced studio role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our productions running smoothly. You’ll be a trusted support to the Production team, Onscreen Talent, and Floor Manager — making sure everyone is in the right place at the right time.

You’ll help greet talent and guests on arrival, keep communication flowing between teams, and support the movement of people, props, and set items throughout the day. You’ll stay on top of all production needs and ensure the gallery and studio remain organised and ready for action.

Alongside this, you’ll help create a welcoming environment by maintaining food and beverage supplies, taking meal and drinks orders, and keeping green rooms and dressing rooms fully stocked.

This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role where no two days are the same — perfect for someone who thrives in live production environments and enjoys being at the heart of the action.

Applications will close on Friday 2nd January 2026 at 11.59pm UK Time.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • To be on hand in the gallery and studio throughout the day to assist in any way necessary

  • Greeting Onscreen Team and guests when they arrive at reception

  • Communicating clearly and promptly with Production staff throughout each day, updating the crew when each Onscreen Team member has arrived

  • Assisting the Production team and Floor Manager in getting the Onscreen Team to interviews, make up and into the studio on time in accordance with the call sheet

  • Assisting the Floor Manager with moving set items when a set change is required in the schedule

  • Operating the Autocue in the gallery for studio shows as and when required

  • Distributing running orders to the studio and gallery crew

  • Keeping the gallery and studio tidy and organised throughout the day

  • Maintaining the food and beverage stock levels in the green room, dressings rooms, studio and gallery throughout the day. Completing the weekly online food orders for crew

  • Taking meal orders for the Onscreen Team and crew at the time(s) chosen by the Producer

  • Taking regular drinks orders for crew throughout the day

  • Maintain an excellent working relationship with clients, freelance operators and staff and maintain a helpful, professional, and friendly attitude at all times

  • You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent time management and communication skills

  • Excellent teamwork

Knowledge and Experience

  • Previous experience as a Runner

  • Basic knowledge of the day-to-day running of a TV production

  • Previous experience working in a live studio environment

  • An in-depth understanding of television production

Working Conditions

  • The work location is Stockley Park, London.

  • This is a fixed term contract until May 2026.

  • Working at weekends, the Christmas period and bank holidays where necessary

  • Will require late start/finishes

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