Associate Creative Director - Programming (Original IPs), Sports

Jiostar Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Director Creative

Leadership Creative role at Jiostar. .

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Lead original long-form sports IP production across JioHotstar and YouTube, from concept through delivery
Create teasers, montages, segments and other pieces for original programming
Pitch workable, engaging ideas to supervisors and show heads during production discussions
Coordinate with producers, PCR operations teams and talent throughout production
Track worldwide sports news to inform productions and keep content accurate

What you bring

Bring ten to twelve years of hands-on production experience
Use AI tools and technology for creativity, efficiency, research and content development
Communicate strongly in spoken and written English, plus spoken Hindi
Deliver accurate, high-quality work under deadlines and pressure
Stay current with advances in animation, video editing and graphics

Who this fits

You’ll fit if you can combine sports storytelling with hands-on production leadership, idea development and cross-team coordination. The role suits someone attentive to detail who adapts to changing work conditions, keeps up with global sports news and technology, and handles pressure. You must be comfortable working assigned shifts.

From the employer

Role Overview

This role will lead the end-to-end production of original long-form sports content across JioHotstar and YouTube, delivering high-quality, engaging IPs from concept to execution. The role combines creative storytelling, modern production techniques, and close collaboration with producers, talent, and operations teams to create compelling sports content while staying aligned with the latest global sporting developments.

Key Responsibilities

Will be responsible for overseeing the production of all Original Long Form content IPs for JHS and YT.
Responsible for putting together teasers, montages, segments and other elements for original content.
Should utilise the latest production techniques and available technology to produce top class engaging content.
Should regularly generate and pitch viable and compelling content ideas to supervisors & show heads in production meetings and elsewhere.
Works seamlessly with a wide range of production personnel including producers, PCR operations personnel and talent.
Remains in sync with the worldwide sports news and uses information to support productions and ensure accuracy

Required Skills & Experience

10-12 years of practical production experience required.
Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance creativity, productivity, research and content creation.
Strong control over spoken and written English and spoken Hindi
Thrives on deadlines, delivering high quality, accurate work in pressure situations.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Stays abreast of technological advances in animation, video editing and graphics
Attention to detail is a necessity.
Flexible attitude towards constantly changing work conditions and environment.
Must be comfortable about working in pre-assigned shifts.