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About this role
We're looking for two dynamic and driven individuals to join us as deputy producers to help shape our output, lead editorial decisions, and bring creativity and clarity to our live programming.
What you'll do:
Work alongside the Producer/fellow Deputy Producers to produce output on SSN
Make job search work for you
Turn a broad, stressful search into a focused weekly routine.
Take a lead role across morning or evening strands, delegating tasks, building rundowns & producing output from the gallery
Lead the team in the absence of the Producer/fellow Deputy Producers
Work closely with Presenters, Reporters, Pundits & Gallery teams, delivering & documenting regular performance feedback
Innovate and improve cross-platform collaboration as part of SSN’s 360 strategy
Lead on improving teases and self-promotion to keep people watching for longer
Help drive editorial standards
Suggest ideas & story treatments; encourage contributions from production & graphics teams to produce programming with flair & imagination
Work with Producer/fellow deputy producers to manage the team
Develop team members through mentoring to improve their skills and deliver their best work
Essential Criteria:
A strong background in sports journalism
Experience of producing & co-producing in gallery
Experience of helping lead a team; displaying excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate good production skills, excellent understanding of grammar, spelling & journalistic principles plus experience of gallery production
A creative and innovative individual, who is keen to embrace new ideas and technology
Strong and wide-ranging sports knowledge
A strong work ethic, willingness to work unsociable hours & a desire to get involved in all aspects of the business when necessary
*This role will be on a early or late shift and will include weekend work.*
Sky Sports
We deliver the most innovative and best Sports content experience to our customers across all platforms. We promote continuous innovation, driving value for our customers and high-quality output. Everyone is passionate about sport and proud of the work that they undertake both on screen and behind the scenes.
Benefits and perks
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:
Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
Private healthcare with mental health support
Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
Sharesave and Tech schemes
A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Your office base
Osterley
Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.
Who we are
We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.
*Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.*
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.
Believe in better, starting with your career.
At Sky, believing in better means playing a real role in how millions of people experience sport, news, entertainment, connectivity and culture — every single day.
Join us and work on products, platforms and content people truly love, with the support to keep learning, build in‑demand skills and help create better, for our customers, colleagues, communities, and the planet.
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