Head of Content

We are Buzz 16! We create the very best in live and non-live sports entertainment for linear and digital platforms. Working with the biggest stars in sport, across the world’s leading broadcasters.

We believe in togetherness, inclusivity & trust. We do what we love & we love what we do – innovating & creating the very best entertainment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Head of Content to lead and manage the content strategy and delivery for all sports-related programming across multiple platforms.

This would be a great position for someone who has a deep understanding of the sports industry, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across various teams.

What you’ll be doing…

• Working closely with The Head of Production, Head of Creative and Executive Producers to deliver all of our productions on time, on budget and to the best possible standards.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive content strategy aligned with the clients’ objectives and audience preferences.
• Analysing market trends, audience insights, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for content innovation and differentiation.
• Establishing content goals and KPIs, regularly monitor performance, and adjust strategies as needed to achieve targets.
• Overseeing the end-to-end content production process, from ideation to execution, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality programming across all formats.
• Collaborating with Exec Producers, and other stakeholders to develop compelling content concepts and formats.
• In conjunction with the Head of Production, managing production budgets effectively, optimising resources to maximise output while controlling costs.
• Ensuring adherence to industry standards, legal requirements, and brand guidelines in all content produced.
• Leading a multidisciplinary team of content creators, including researchers, assistant producers, and producers, promoting a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to team members to support their professional growth and development.
• Building strong cross-functional relationships with other departments, such as production, creative and finance/operations, to align content initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Working closely with distribution partners and platform owners to optimise the visibility and reach of sports content across broadcast, digital, and social media channels.
• Developing promotional strategies and partnerships to drive audience engagement, retention, and growth.
• Monitoring audience feedback and performance metrics to iterate on content strategies and tactics for maximum impact.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties. This role will require late starts/finishes and weekend / bank holiday working where necessary as well as travelling to shoot / outside broadcast locations in the UK and abroad.

Requirements

Who you are…

• You have proven experience in a content leadership role within the sports broadcasting or media production sector and have in-depth knowledge of live sports broadcasting, non-live content and digital content creation.
• You’re an expert in optimising content for digital platforms, social media, and streaming services.
• You’re experienced in working with sponsorship and partnership opportunities to monetise content.
• You have excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire creativity and lead a cross-functional content team.
• You have strong communication and organisational abilities, with a sharp attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• You are familiar with production technology and workflows, including editing software, live streaming, and post-production processes.
• You have extensive experience working with high-profile talent from the world of sports and entertainment.
• You have trusted relationships with external stakeholders (e.g., sports leagues, governing bodies, sponsors, brands and commissioners).
• You are passionate about sport and have a thorough understanding of the sports media landscape.

Benefits

Buzz 16 is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to recruiting, retaining, developing, and advancing an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the world we live in. Join our team and contribute to producing the best in sports entertainment!