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

Our diverse team of over 270 team members work 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 raft 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-times Broadcast Best Places to Work.

We are looking for an experienced Junior Production Manager to join our Whisper Documentary team in Kew, working on an exciting new series, and to provide support across the wider department.

The post would suit a JPM who is confident working as part of a large team and to tight deadlines in an

ever-changing environment.

You must be able to work on your own initiative whilst being confident about managing junior team members and knowing when to refer up.

Experience of working in the documentary genre desirable.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing direct support to the Line Producer & Production Managers assisting with the communication of key production information to Producers and the editorial team
Planning shoots in the UK and overseas
Overseeing the delivery of call sheets with accurate and detailed movement orders
Understanding of Health & Safety policies, to support writing of Risk Assessments.
Preparing budgets for various production types and forecasting cost managers, reporting any budgetary concerns
Raising purchase orders, dealing with expenses, and liaising with finance team where appropriate
Negotiating rates with external suppliers & crew
Provide line management and support to Junior members of the team
Clearing music & archive material and reporting correctly
Completing Post Production paperwork

Please note that responsibilities may be amended, added to, or removed to reflect the changing needs of the production or organisation.


Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

At least two credits as a Junior Production Manager - experience in Documentary is desirable
Experience of working on projects for a range of clients / broadcasters, experience working on projects for SVODs is an advantage
Experienced and confident in managing workflows across all stages of production - from development and pre-production to post-production delivery.
Technical knowledge; camera kit / uploading of rushes
Skilled in managing and supporting direct reports
You will have good prior knowledge of rights & music clearance; post production paperwork inc & archive clearance
Excellent IT proficiency
Comfortable working in a busy ever-changing environment and able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
Good communication skills and an aptitude to learn new tasks & systems as well as a strong team ethic
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work on your own initiative
A proactive attitude to work and promoting a positive work ethic in the team


Location: The base for this position is Kew, London.
Working Days: 5 day week, x4 days in office and x1 day WFH

You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirement.

Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day week.

Whisper offer the option of flexitime hours subject to production requirements.

Start: ASAP till beginning of August 2026
Salary: Based on experience
Application Closing: Friday 31st October