Creative Studio Lead

About the Role

Foxtel Group seeks a Creative Studio Lead to spearhead the creative efforts behind Sports Social content, which captivates audiences and drives engagement across platforms like Kayo and Fox Sports. This leadership position blends hands-on content creation with strategic team management. As a creative visionary, you will guide a team of Creative Producers, set high standards for creative output, and oversee production of key sports content. You will also contribute to the growth of Foxtel's in-house Brand Studio and occasionally assist with entertainment content for Binge.

Primary Responsibilities

• Establish and uphold the creative direction and quality for Hero and Hub content on Kayo and Fox Sports platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Creative Producers to deliver compelling content.
• Create and maintain the studio’s operational rhythm along with a scalable library of content formats.
• Recruit and manage creative talent, including casual workers, in alignment with the sports calendar.
• Oversee concept development and production for Kayo’s Hero campaigns and evolve weekly Hub content formats.
• Incorporate subscription, broadcast, and programming messages naturally to prioritize audience experience.
• Coordinate with the creator team to enhance reach and meet acquisition and retention objectives.
• Direct Creative Producers in various sports code pods such as Footy, League, Cricket, and Motorsport.
• Personally take charge of specific sports codes, producing Hero and Hub content hands-on daily.
• Plan talent shoots strategically and explore opportunities for broadcast crossovers.
• Contribute to building Foxtel’s Brand Studio by translating brand briefs into authentic social content.
• Collaborate with creator teams to align talent with briefs ensuring content authenticity without feeling commercial.
• Maintain brand-quality standards for Brand Studio content equivalent to Hero and Hub output.
• Manage unified production schedules and resource plans across Kayo and Fox Sports.
• Develop and nurture relationships with talent and manage creator and production partnerships.
• Support Binge initiatives when needed while ensuring core responsibilities remain uncompromised.
• Provide leadership visibility around project pipelines, resource allocation, and risks.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proficient in shooting and editing using smartphones and professional camera/gimbal equipment.
• Hands-on experience with editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end production planning, including logistics, crew management, access coordination, and content delivery.
• Thorough understanding of native content styles across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and X.
• Keen sense of trends, formats, sounds, and memes, with the ability to adapt them for sports and entertainment audiences.
• Strong capabilities in scripting, storyboarding, and developing scalable creative concepts and formats.
• Experience directing on-camera talent, presenters, and creators effectively.
• Data-driven approach utilizing content performance metrics to iteratively improve output.
• Proven leadership in managing and developing creative teams while balancing production participation and oversight.

Perks of Working at Foxtel Group

• Flexible hybrid working model combining remote and on-site presence.
• Access to free and discounted services including Foxtel, Foxtel Broadband, Kayo Sports, and BINGE.
• Special leave benefits including birthday leave, cultural leave, and volunteer leave.
• Exclusive experiences such as complimentary tickets to sports events, premieres, advance screenings, and behind-the-scenes tours.
• Participation in Fox Fit, a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Company-wide initiatives like meeting-free lunches and Friday afternoons off.

Additional Information

Application deadline is 26 August 2026. This role requires being based onsite in Artarmon, New South Wales, Australia. Recruitment agencies are advised not to contact as unsolicited agency submissions will not be accepted and no fees will be paid for such submissions.