Freelance Creative - Champ Rugby on Blaze

Hearst Networks is looking for a Freelance Creative to bring fresh energy, bold new ideas, and some social media savvy to our upcoming Rugby campaign for our channel - Blaze. You must have strong broadcast promo experience and in-depth knowledge of Rugby Union, with the ability to craft compelling, high-impact campaigns for sports audiences.

Please send relevant experience and examples of related work.

This is a temporary freelance role. We anticipate the project starting within the next couple of weeks and potentially running through to the end of August. We expect to require support on a full-time basis (5 days per week) for the duration of the project. Some in-office collaboration days will be required in our Hammersmith office.

While exact dates are still being finalised, we'd be keen to hear from you if this timeframe aligns with your availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with a small in-house team of Creatives, the Creative Director, and VP of Creative, you will ideate concepts for On-air, Social and Key Art that will promote the broadcast of Champ Rugby on Blaze.
• Confidently present proposed creative routes to Marketing.
• Work alongside our Social Team to create assets for digital and social promotion.
• Direct any agreed shoots with Champ Rugby players and key figures.
• Be a noisy and disruptive force creatively challenging the norm and coming up with ideas that answer the brief in a stand-out way.
• You must be highly organised with the ability to manage a series of deadlines at once.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following competencies:

• Creating and Innovating.
• Planning and Organising.
• Presenting and Communicating Information.
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Working with People

Minimum Requirements:

• A strong understanding of Rugby Union and sports promotion.
• A strong sports reel to support your application.
• Evidence of being a strong ideas generator with passions for writing, creativity, design and television.
• Good communication skills, happy to get involved in creative and marketing challenges.
• Excellent knowledge of production tools in editing and digital media, with an understanding of how to operate the Premier Pro editing system.

About Us

Hearst Networks run a family of global TV brands with our head office in the UK and offices in Poland, Germany, Italy, Spain and South Africa. We are an ambitious and creative team who strive to build strong brands for our territories.

Our work environment appeals to self-motivated and flexible thinkers who are great collaborators and always strive to discover what is next creatively. We are customer focused and sustain and build a diverse range of brands. Each year we create cut-through campaigns working with a wide range of on-screen talent including Vicky McClure, Joseph Fiennes, Rylan, Ross Kemp and Sheila Atim. Always striving to deliver against marketing briefs we also work with great talent behind the camera including Rankin, Dan Burn-Forti, Leigh Kelly and Tom Van Schelven.

Hearst Networks are fully accredited as a Great Place to Work 2024/25. The company was voted Broadcast magazine’s ‘Best Place to Work in TV’, and we were awarded BDA ‘Channel of the Year’ for Sky History.

As an inclusive employer, we value the diversity of our teams and want our workforce to reflect our wider society. We encourage and welcome applications from people from under-represented backgrounds and are keen to make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all. Pease do let us know if you require any adjustments or assistance for meetings and communications with you when you apply for a role with us.

Hearst Networks EMEA Values

Curiosity is what drives us to question, explore, and innovate. We approach challenges with an open mind, ready to grow and evolve as the world changes around us. When we stay curious, we keep learning, discovering fresh opportunities, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Courage is showing up as your true self, with confidence and heart, even when the road ahead feels uncertain. It’s about owning our choices, stepping beyond our comfort zone, and creating new paths and opportunities to explore for both our company and yourself.

Care is part of everything we do - how we treat each other, approach our work, connect with our partners and the world. It’s about creating a culture where everyone feels included, respected, and truly supported. By acting with care, we nurture trust within our teams, building meaningful relationships throughout our company.