Supervising Producer (Sport)

Westgate Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 24

About Virgin Media:

Virgin Media Ireland is home to the country’s fastest broadband and is the leading provider of connected entertainment and broadcasting. We power millions of connections nationwide every single day, delivering award winning ultrafast broadband, TV, mobile and home phone services that keep Ireland working, streaming and communicating at superfast speed. Our Virgin Media Business division provides the fastest broadband speeds and advanced connectivity solutions for entrepreneurs, SMEs, large organisations and the public sector.

Virgin Media Television is Ireland’s number one commercial public service broadcaster, delivering four free‑to‑air channels - Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, Virgin Media Three and Virgin Media Four, along with Virgin Media Play, our state‑of‑the‑art free streaming service. We deliver fresh, diverse and original Irish content - from news and current affairs to entertainment, factual and drama - alongside the best of international programming.

Virgin Media Ireland is part of Liberty Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK), a leading international converged connectivity and investment company. Liberty Global manages three complementary platforms: Liberty Telecom, which provides around 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe and generates $21.6 billion in aggregate revenue; Liberty Growth, which invests in scalable technology, media, sports and infrastructure businesses valued at $3.4 billion; and Liberty Services, which delivers technology, operational and financial services generating approximately $700 million annually*. Together, these platforms create long‑term, sustainable value for shareholders.

For more information, visit www.virginmedia.ie.

*As independently valued as of December 31, 2025.

**Represents full year 2025 revenue of Liberty Services, substantially all of which is derived from our consolidated businesses and nonconsolidated joint ventures

About the Role:

The Supervising Producer (Sport) plays a leading role in shaping, delivering, and evolving high‑quality sports content across broadcast, digital and social platforms. Reporting to the Executive Producer, this role focuses on production and editorial decision-making, people management and contributes to the strategic direction of the Sports function. Responsible for managing and developing production staff and associated freelancers, this role is responsible for managing and developing production teams and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality output across all platforms.

The Supervising Sports Producer will oversee the planning and output of sports programming, live, highlights, ensuring it is visually distinctive, editorially robust and aligned with Virgin Media Television’s brand standards. They will lead production teams, develop talent, maintain strong relationships with contributors and stakeholders and drive innovation across platforms.

This is a fast‑paced, high‑responsibility role requiring strong editorial judgement, production oversight and an ability to manage teams while delivering consistent, engaging, audience‑focused content.

Specific Duties and Tasks:

Editorial & Production Leadership

Lead the daily editorial output of sports programming, ensuring high standards, strong storytelling and a distinct creative identity.
Oversee and, where required, contribute to the production of live event coverage, highlights, features and digital content with accuracy and flair, often to tight deadlines.
Oversee gallery output to ensure polished, visually engaging broadcasts.
Be responsible for final editorial decision-making on output within agreed parameters.
Shape programme structures, formats, and storytelling approaches across all sports content strands.
Identify compelling talent, stories, events, and editorial opportunities.
Acts as a key escalation point for editorial and operational issues.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

Line‑manage Assistant Producers, researchers, freelancers and on‑air talent, providing structured guidance, support and clear expectations.
Be responsible for performance management, objective setting, Connected Conversations (performance reviews), and addressing underperformance where required.
Lead daily editorial meetings, reviews and feedback sessions to maintain standards and grow capability.
Oversee rotas, staffing plans and resource allocation for efficient, smooth production.
Support career progression by identifying development needs and creating opportunities for growth.
Responsible for managing assigned production teams and ensuring delivery of specific output strands
Role model the organisational values; Bold, Straight-up and Together in communication and leading teams.

Operational & Editorial Standards

Manage edit processes, ensuring smooth workflows and high‑quality delivery.
Uphold editorial values, compliance standards and brand consistency.
Accountable for budget management, cost control, and efficient allocation of production resources.

Forward Planning & Content Development

Lead forward planning, including major events, rights‑based content and long‑term editorial projects.
Develop new ideas, formats and approaches to keep sports coverage fresh and audience‑focused.
Responsible for contributing to and implementing long-range content strategy and scheduling.
Accountable for the overall quality, consistency and performance of sports output across assigned strand.

Stakeholder & Cross‑Department Collaboration

Build effective working relationships with rights holders, sports organisations, contributors, talent and agencies.
Work closely with operations, digital, publicity, commercial and other internal teams to ensure aligned, cohesive output.
Communicate confidently with senior editorial leaders on key decisions and programme priorities.
Represents the sports production function in cross-functional planning and decision-making.

Innovation, Technology & Digital Integration

Champion new production tools, workflows and digital storytelling techniques to improve quality and efficiency.
Integrate social and digital content creation seamlessly into sports programming.
Oversee promotional content designed to grow reach, engagement, and brand impact.
Drive experimentation with new formats, workflows, digital techniques and AI-driven enhancements where appropriate.

Skills & Expertise:

Essential

At least 5 years’ experience working on live outside broadcasts or major sporting events.
Strong editorial judgement with in‑depth knowledge of Irish and international sports.
Proven experience in producing live sports programming and highlights with tight turnaround times.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop production teams.
Extensive experience in gallery supervision and outputting live programming.
High proficiency in editing systems.
Excellent organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience training on‑air talent or presenters.
Strong ability to build productive relationships with contributors, rights holders, talent, and internal departments.
Experience in delivering on content strategies across broadcast, digital, and social media.
Strong communication and problem‑solving skills with the ability to remain composed under pressure.
Understanding of TV and digital production workflows, technology, and compliance requirements.

Desirable

Awareness of emerging production technologies and modern cost‑efficient production methods.
Experience managing budgets, cost controls and resource allocation.
Experience developing new formats, franchises, or content strands within sports programming.
Understanding of multi‑platform audience behaviour and sports digital engagement trends.

The Person:

Strong editorial and production lead who ensures high-quality, engaging sports content is delivered consistently across broadcast, digital and social platforms.
Experienced programme maker with a proven ability to manage live events, highlights and fast-turnaround output in a high-pressure environment.
Confident decision-maker with sound editorial judgement, deep sports knowledge and a clear focus on accuracy, storytelling and standards.
Creative contributor who brings fresh ideas, shapes formats and identifies compelling stories, talent and opportunities.
Capable team manager who supports, guides and develops producers, researchers and on-air talent to deliver at a high level.
Organised operator who can plan effectively, manage resources and deliver multiple outputs smoothly within tight timelines.
Collaborative partner who builds strong relationships across internal teams, contributors, rights holders and external stakeholders.
Detail-focused professional who maintains editorial compliance, workflow efficiency and brand consistency across all output.
Forward-looking practitioner who embraces new production techniques, tools and digital storytelling methods to enhance output.
Calm and resilient presence who performs well under pressure and keeps teams focused and aligned during demanding live production environments.

Virgin Media is an equal opportunities employer. Having a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business

Join and you’ll be part of the Virgin Media family. You can trust us to do the right thing by you. We’re a great place to work and we offer impressive benefits too. Get ready for a generous holiday allowance, birthday day off, contributory pension, healthcare and discounts on our fantastic mobile broadband and cable.

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