Kew, London, United Kingdom | Posted on 30/07/2025

Whisper is a leading global production company, specializing in sports, unscripted, and branded entertainment.

Our diverse team of over 270 members works in offices across the UK and beyond, producing top-level sports such as Formula One, UEFA, and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime-time documentaries, and entertainment quiz shows for a range of broadcasters.

In 2023, Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY.

It's co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-time Broadcast Best Places to Work.

We're looking for a Social & Digital Lead to spearhead our channel management, video content, stills, and social posting teams. This will be a key role in leading our Rugby Union channel management team, as well as launching new products and building teams.

A key responsibility is to lead the team producing content across a major Rugby Union property on all social media channels, including YouTube.

This is an opportunity to be at the heart of launching a new content concept—driving innovation and delivering captivating material to fans worldwide.

A knowledge of and passion for Rugby Union is essential.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities, and lived experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

What we’re looking for:

• A creative leader in the digital and social media space.
• A passionate producer of digital video content in various formats for different platforms.
• A leader in channel management with experience in building and managing teams to deliver a sport’s tone of voice across all social media platforms.
• An ardent sports fan, especially passionate about rugby union content, and skilled at crafting impactful stories.
• An expert in the rapidly evolving digital content landscape, with an innate drive to stay ahead of trends.
• A talented developer of creative digital ideas, capable of presenting and executing them from conception to delivery.
• A proven record in shaping the creative direction of a digital content provider.

Your Mission:

• To lead a talented team of social media producers, executives, content producers, graphics operators, researchers, and editors, delivering a broad range of posts and content across all social media channels, including YouTube, for a major rugby union property.
• To foster a collaborative and creative environment, managing staffing and providing constructive feedback.
• To be a primary client-facing contact between Whisper and the client, working directly with their digital content and marketing teams.
• To constantly innovate and evolve Whisper’s digital content output, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve each season.
• To develop future plans, pitches, and expand the team as Whisper’s digital and channel management footprint grows.
• To understand modern video, stills, and written word production workflows while leveraging emerging technologies to deliver exceptional content.
• To lead ad-hoc sponsor projects, delivering digital video content on time and within budget.
• To craft strategic content plans for major tournaments and events, including staffing and resource planning.

Note: Responsibilities may be amended, added to, or removed to reflect the changing needs of the organization.

The Skills You Bring:

• Experience leading a department managing rugby union channels and producing digital video content for various platforms.
• A passion for producing and developing rugby content, with the ability to pass this enthusiasm to your team.
• A strong understanding of digital video production workflows and processes.
• Extensive knowledge of and passion for English Rugby Union and its culture.
• Experience working closely with clients, acting as the main point of contact.
• Experience managing budgets, staff rotas, and freelance bookings.

Location:

The position is based in Kew, London.

Working Days:

5-day week, with 4 days in the office and 1 day WFH. You will work with the team to plan a schedule based on production needs. Lieu days will be provided for any days worked over a five-day week. Whisper offers flexible hours subject to production requirements.