About the role
About Whisper
Whisper is a global creative partner with a fearless spirit. Founded in 2010, Whisper functions as a multi-genre powerhouse that combines a dynamic, people-first culture with the scale to deliver for the world's biggest broadcasters and brands. Following its 2026 return to private ownership, the group has reinforced its long-standing commitment to authentic storytelling and technological innovation.
With over 300 staff in offices across the UK, EMEA and North America, Whisper delivers world-class production across its core pillars of Sport, Entertainment, Documentaries, Gaming and Branded Content, supported by end-to-end Social and Digital services. Whisper is proud to work on the most iconic sporting events and in partnership with global federations and rights-holders, including UEFA, Formula 1, EA, Wimbledon, and FIFA.
Whisper's innovative production includes Women's Rugby World Cup, Paralympics, BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Built in Birmingham: Brady & The Blues, Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. Whisper is a BAFTA winner and multi-Emmy nominee, consistently recognised as a Sunday Times and Broadcast "Best Places to Work” winner. Whisper is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive environment.
Role Overview
Whisper is seeking a Lead Producer to join the growing FC Mobile in-house team. The role focuses on the US and LATAM regions, specifically managing content in English (US), Mexican Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. The objective is to produce football-focused content that resonates with global audiences. This is a freelance contract position based in Orlando, Florida.
What We’re Looking For
- A proven track record of managing teams producing high-volume, impactful content.
- A football fanatic, obsessive about European and world football, able to convert passion into fresh content.
- Experience in executing and evolving digital and social content that resonates with audiences.
- A history of leading digital projects that break boundaries while maintaining high-volume output.
- Obsession with creating viral content for platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok, with a desire to push creative boundaries.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Liaison: Act as a point of contact between Whisper and EA Sports to ensure content is on-trend, timely, and delivered to budget.
- Content Management:
- Manage and serve as the point of contact for English (US), Mexican Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese language outputs.
- Editorial planning, QC (Quality Control), and content approval.
- Team Leadership:
- Manage junior members, including scheduling and line management.
- Help develop a culture of creativity, providing guidance and support to Assistant Producers, Editors, and Graphic Designers.
- Strategic Execution:
- Report to the senior team with feedback and ideas.
- Stay ahead of online trends and sports stories in the target regions.
- Create content that takes inspiration from social media and adapts it to the functionality of the app.
- Collaborate with other language teams to deliver standout work.
- Ensure creative and engaging representation of the EA FC universe within the app.
Key Skills
- Industry Expertise: Mastery in digital storytelling across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
- Production Proficiency: Experience in every stage of production from ideation to filming and editing; experience creating content plans for social platforms and apps.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and written skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong team ethic with the ability to prioritise workloads in a pressurised environment.
- Ability to work effectively with others and on own initiative.
- Aptitude for learning new tasks and high attention to detail.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in one or more of the following: English (US), Mexican Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
- Subject Passion: A passion for sports that fuels engaging, dynamic content.
Working Conditions
- Location: Orlando, Florida, US.
- Schedule: 5-day week; 4 days in-office, 1 day Work From Home (WFH).
- Working Week: Typically Sunday to Thursday.
- Flexibility: Must work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirements, including weekends. Lieu days are provided for work over a five-day week. Whisper offers flexitime hours subject to production requirements.
- Contract Duration: ASAP until the end of March 2027.
Compensation and Application
- Salary: Based on experience.
- Application Closing Date: Monday, November 2nd.
- How to Apply: Upload your CV and provide a personal statement explaining why you are the right person for this opportunity.