Production Analyst

Production Analyst – 12 month fixed-term contract - £40,370 - £43,000

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely. 

Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to:

• Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
• Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning
• Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

About Our Team

Our Global Video Production (GVP) team creates video content to support video-only products, courses, corporate initiatives, and to accompany our book products. We operate in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly, and strive to meet product and company initiatives. Partnering with editorial, marketing, and corporate communications, we develop videos to a quality standard that corresponds to the needs of our markets. This position leads all video content flow intake to delivery, ensuring quality, industry standards, and timeliness.

Your new role:

As a Production Analyst, you'll have a key role in coordinating the flow of video content within our team to ensure all video assets are delivered flawlessly and punctually.

• Acting as the initial contact for all incoming work in the department and understanding the requirements of every project.
• Publishing video products live on launch dates and tracking video assets throughout production to ensure timely delivery.
• Analysing metrics and sharing findings.
• Leading the adoption, migration, and integration of new systems, and representing the process needs of video to technology partners.
• Performing user acceptance testing in collaboration with technology teams.
• Leading indexing and transcription vendors.
• Supporting the GVP team and video requesters on systems usage.

Could you be our new Production Analyst? Are you?

• Knowledgeable about the production cycle with an interest in digital content?
• A strong administrator with a passion for data, analysis and reporting to drive progress towards production milestones?
• Proficient in using Excel, particularly with formulas and functionalities like v-lookup, nested IF functions, data validation, and pivot tables?
• Experienced in data collection and visualization with knowledge of Power BI and XML?
• Detail oriented and able to deliver outstanding content in line with product goals and launch dates?
• A collaborative problem solver who can form relationships and partner with teams to propose solutions when issues arise?
• Curious and open to ask questions and share ideas to streamline processes?

Overview of benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 2 additional floating personal days.
• Hybrid working and a home working allowance.
• Life assurance, income protection and travel insurance.
• Private medical cover and access to the company doctor.
• Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications, including access to Sage books and journals.
• Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office
• Healthy lifestyle reimbursement and anniversary trips.
• Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan)

If you have a disability and need any support during the application process, please contact [email protected] . Please note we do not accept applications via email unless a reasonable adjustment has been agreed.

Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd October 2025

To ensure we can give each application the attention it deserves, we may consider bringing the closing date forward if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and to sustaining a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages authenticity, and builds a deep sense of belonging. We encourage applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief as crafting value through diversity is what makes us strong.