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Assistant Producer – Live Analysis
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Assistant Producer – Live Analysis (Part Time, Specified Purpose) Virgin Media Ireland
Westgate Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 24
About Virgin Media:
Virgin Media is the leading connected entertainment cable and broadcast business in Ireland. Every day we deliver connections that really matter for thousands of people, with multi award-winning services including superfast broadband, TV, mobile and home phone. Our Virgin Media Business division provides the fastest broadband speeds and connectivity solutions for entrepreneurs, businesses and the public sector.
Virgin Media Television, our broadcast division, is Ireland’s number one commercial public service broadcaster offering three free-to-air channels: Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, Virgin Media Three, Virgin Media Four as well as Virgin Media Play. We are a significant investor in home produced content, including news, current affairs and drama, as well as offering the best in international programming. Virgin Media More, a platform exclusive channel for Virgin TV customers, offers the very best of first look premium content, including ground-breaking Irish and International drama, documentaries & sport. Our advertising sales agency, Virgin Media Solutions, creates unique, innovative campaigns for our business and for third party clients across the UK and Ireland.
Virgin Media is part of Liberty Global, one of the world’s leading converged video, broadband and communications companies with operations in seven European countries. Liberty Global is a founding member of the European Green Digital Coalition and is included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Following the challenges brought about the global pandemic, the power of connectivity to deliver positive, meaningful change to people’s lives has never been clearer. Our inclusion in these prestigious indices for the ninth year running attests to our long-standing commitment to the importance of sustainability and ensuring that we are strong corporate citizens as well as responsible stewards of the environment across the markets in which we operate.
For further information please visit: www.virginmedia.ie
About the Role:
This role is central to the fast-paced world of live sports broadcasting, where you'll help shape the narrative through replays and highlights. Working closely with the EVS/Live Touch operator, you’ll ensure that key moments are captured and delivered with precision. The position is tied to live sports schedules, including but not limited to the UEFA Champions League, Six Nations, International football, and the League of Ireland. As such, shift times and working days will vary to align with live match coverage, requiring flexibility and a passion for real-time storytelling. Previous experience a must, this is not an entry level role. This is a specified contract which will run from September 2025 to May 2026. The successful candidate will work approx. 64 hours per month for a 9m period. Flexibility will be required in line with the demands of live Television.
Specific Duties & Tasks:
* Work closely with the EVS/Live Touch operator to ensure accurate and timely sports replays, highlights, and packages.
* Provide real-time sports expertise to guide content selection and storytelling.
* Maintain constant communication with in-studio talent, producers, directors and graphics to ensure seamless integration of footage into live broadcasts.
* Ensure the accuracy and relevance of replay content, making editorial decisions to enhance storytelling.
* Occasionally assist in other production roles as required.
Skills & Expertise:
* Strong understanding of live sports broadcasting workflows, particularly replay and analysis operations.
* Excellent communication skills to coordinate between operators, talent, and production teams.
* Ability to make quick, informed decisions in high-pressure environments.
* Deep sports knowledge with an ability to anticipate key moments during live coverage
The Person:
* First class problem-solver who gets to the heart of the matter.
* The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with the business while ascertaining the key impact/detail behind the issue/request.
* A team player who can lead by example and inspire others on a daily basis.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and embrace change.
* A methodical approach to both daily tasks and project work.
* Explores opportunities by being resourceful and self-motivating.
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.
About Us
Virgin Media is one of the country’s leading connected entertainment providers and operates a cable and broadcast business in Ireland. Our cable business delivers multi award-winning services: broadband, TV, mobile and home phone connect thousands of people across the country. We are extending our cable footprint so that more communities can enjoy the benefits of the fastest, widely available broadband speeds from Virgin Media.
Our broadcast division, Virgin Media Television is Ireland’s number one commercial broadcaster operating three free-to-air channels (Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, Virgin Media Three, plus the Virgin Media Player) and is a significant investor in home produced content across news, current affairs and drama. We offer extensive sports coverage on our Virgin Media Sport and our 6 Extra Sport channels to ensure fans see all games across UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League fixtures and more.
Through Virgin Media Business, we support entrepreneurs, businesses and the public sector, delivering the fastest speeds and tailor-made services.
Virgin Media is part of Liberty Global, the world’s largest international TV and broadband company. Liberty Global connects 21 million customers through operations in 10 countries across Europe subscribing to 45 million TV, broadband internet and telephony services. It also serves 6 million mobile subscribers and offers WiFi service through 12 million access points across its footprint.
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