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Production Coordinator - Sport - French Speaker

London hybrid and on location in Paris HYBRID

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, Wimbledon, 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-time Broadcast Best Places to Work.

We are looking for an experienced Production Coordinator to join our Sport Department to work across the Roland-Garros Tennis Tournament in Paris.

The role would suit a Production Coordinator who has experience working in live sport and in a fast-paced environment with excellent communication skills.

You will be coordinating shoots both in the UK and internationally, booking travel & crew and need good prior knowledge of rights & music clearance, post production paperwork & archive clearance.

The role will be based in Paris for the duration of the Tournament, and so fluency in French is essential.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunity 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

Provide direct support to the Production Manager and wider team, ensuring clear communication of key production information across all departments, crew, and talent
Organise call sheets and book travel for production, crew, contributors, and talent both in the UK and internationally
Create and maintain detailed production schedules across pre-production, live event/shoot, and post-production phases
Negotiate rates with external suppliers and crew
Coordinate and deliver a range of production elements across locations, studio, and outside broadcasts (OBs)
Support the Production Manager with budget tracking, including raising purchase orders, processing expenses, reconciling petty cash, monitoring spend, and liaising with the finance team where appropriate
Understanding of music reporting requirements and ensuring accurate cue sheets are maintained and submitted
Assist Producers with archive and clip clearance processes, ensuring all material is cleared for use and properly documented
Understanding knowledge of Health and Safety policies
Assist with completing the Albert Carbon Calculator, tracking data accurately (travel, catering, power, materials) and supporting sustainable production practices.

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



Experience, Skills & Knowledge

At least two years of Production Coordinator experience in a broadcast environment
Fluent French speaker
Comfortable working in a busy, ever-changing environment
Experience of dealing with logistics both in the UK and internationally, including visa applications and carnets
Good communication skills and an aptitude to learn new tasks, as well as a strong team ethic
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Familiarity with broadcast production workflows & basic technical understanding
Basic Budgeting Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management tools
The ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
Ability to work effectively with others, manage relationships in a diverse team and promote a positive work ethic
Ability to work on your own initiative and ability to refer up when necessary
Excellent attention to detail and ability to react quickly to project changes
Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads and new systems


Location: Kew, London for Pre Production
Then Paris for the duration of the Tournament, approx. 4-5 weeks.

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 requirements.
Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day work week.
Whisper offers the option of flextime hours, subject to production requirements.

Start: Mid Feb 2026 till mid-June 2026
Salary: Based on experience
Application Closing: Friday 19th December 2025



Date Approved

10/12/25

Deadline For Applications

19/12/25

Job Title

Production Coordinator - Sport - French Speaker

Location

London hybrid and on location in Paris

Remote Working Options

Hybrid Working

Salary/Rate

tbc

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Duration

Mid Feb - mid June 2026

Industry

TV

Minimum Experience

1-3 Credits

Preferred Genre Experience

Not Specified
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