Who We Are:
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.


The Senior Archive Producer will be responsible for sourcing and consulting on all archive use for a high-profile global luxury brand. This position is based in Paris, where it is embedded within one of our client partner agencies. The primary responsibility will be to support the Paris-based creative team by acting as the key link between them and our London-based Research & Rights team.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Source and manage archival materials, securing the best creative solutions for projects, including footage, news clips, viral videos, photographs, audio recordings, documents, and other relevant materials.
- Work with creative teams and producers to consult on archive use across the development and production of advertising and branded content, advising on best practice, legal limitations, and offering creative solutions for production challenges.
- Develop expertise in key sports including golf, tennis, and equestrianism.
- Become an expert on the client’s heritage, brand values, and relationships, using this knowledge to advise teams on how archive can be leveraged for content creation.
- Undertake proactive research, continually assembling archive bins with up-to-date federation and sporting archive, as well as archive from other relevant sources for upcoming creative briefs.
- Understand footage formats to assess archive footage quality.
- Build strong interagency relationships across partner agencies and internal teams.
- Keep across industry trends and key players who may be beneficial to future projects.
- Bring your archive knowledge into creative ideation sessions to help shape storylines and creative briefs.
- Analyse licensing and usage risk, supplying a tiered risk assessment of all supplied archive to guide editorial decisions.
- Report weekly to the Head of Research & Rights, providing updates on risks, opportunities, and project statuses.
- Deliver and ensure best practice in motivating and appraising indirect reports, including Researchers and Rights Coordinators.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the brand values, ethos, and strategic vision of the client and their partner agencies.
Knowledge and Experience
- Proven experience working as an Archive Producer on commercial projects, including sourcing “hidden gem” footage, analysing licensing risk, negotiating with rights holders, and managing budgets.
- Previous experience working with creative and advertising production agencies and key client stakeholders.
- Experience working both collaboratively within a team and in leadership roles.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong creative problem-solving skills.
- Working proficiency in both French and English.
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent administrative, organisational, and time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Calm, adaptable, and professional approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage changing priorities.
Working Conditions:
- This is a full-time 6 month fixed-term contract
- This role is based in Paris, with occasional flexible working. Weekend and unsocial hours may be required to meet deadlines
- A two-week induction will take place in London at the start of employment (travel and expenses covered).
- Travel may also be required to IMG’s London offices in Chiswick and Stockley Park (travel and expenses covered )



Per local requirements and in line with our commitment to pay transparency, the salary range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, pension, annual leave and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum: €56,250 gross per annum
Hiring Rate Maximum: €75,000 gross per annum


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