Head of Football

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom 696 DSC Corporate Services Full time

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

TNT Sports is a premium sports content business in the UK and ROI, part of WBD Sports Europe. Football is at the heart of the TNT Sports offering, comprising of Premier League and UEFA Champions, Europe and Conference Leagues. The FA Cup is coming to TNT Sport in for from the 2025 / 2026 season. Football sits alongside other premium sports content, including rugby, MotoGP, UFC, boxing, cricket and numerous other events and content.

The Head of Football is responsible for the management of the editorial team. The role comprises a mix of creative and corporate responsibilities, providing leadership to the team delivering the programs, and collaborating with supporting departments and sports leads within the business. The Head of Football has a mandate to ensure our football programming is aligned with the direction of the sports business and the tone of the TNT Sports channels. The successful candidate will have demonstrated a relentless desire to innovate, with a creative vision & ability to lead.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Working with the Content & Production Leadership team, responsible for driving innovation, to create, share and anchor a strong creative vision and to secure execution of all projects assigned

Will be expected to share ideas and contribute to the strategic vision and direction of both all local productions, and the network

Lead & motivate a team of Producers, Associate Producers and Directors, driving new content format ideas & compelling storytelling for our audiences. Liaising with talent for live broadcasts, briefing & feeding back on all productions. Liaising with suppliers and 3rd parties to ensure delivery of content to deadlines

Oversee the generation of creative ideas to support the direction of football programming

Initiating discussions around new ideas and initiatives and changes to workflows to increase efficiencies

Working with the department lead, from planning to execution stage, ensuring the direction of the football production is aligned with WBD Sports broadcast strategy

Forward planning, to provide production & editorial framework for seasonal programming and budgeting

Collaborate with technical teams to manage equipment & necessary production resources

Maintain and develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing WBD Sports

Qualifications & Experience…

Significant production experience within live sport broadcasting

Understanding of the sports television business, subscription television and sports streaming platforms

In-depth knowledge of sports production techniques & industry trends

Strong leadership qualities for managing a team

Excellent understanding of all contributing elements of a live/recorded tv show

Experience managing production budgets

Expectation of working closely with production management

Continually challenge the status quo, identify improved ways of working and efficiencies

Willingness to work irregular hours in relation to the sporting event

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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