Deputy producer – Sky Sports News

We’re looking for two dynamic and driven individuals to join us as deputy producers, helping to shape our output, lead editorial decisions and bring creativity and clarity to our live programming.

What you’ll do

• Work alongside the producer and fellow deputy producers to produce output for Sky Sports News (SSN).
• Take a lead role across morning or evening strands, delegating tasks, building rundowns and producing output from the gallery.
• Lead the team in the absence of the producer and fellow deputy producers.
• Work closely with presenters, reporters, pundits and gallery teams, delivering and 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 and story treatments, encouraging contributions from production and graphics teams to produce programming with flair and imagination.
• Work with the producer and fellow deputy producers to manage the team.
• Develop team members through mentoring to improve their skills and help them deliver their best work.

Essential criteria

• A strong background in sports journalism.
• Experience of producing and co-producing in a gallery.
• Experience of helping to lead a team, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good production skills, with an excellent understanding of grammar, spelling and journalistic principles, as well as experience of gallery production.
• A creative and innovative approach, with enthusiasm for embracing new ideas and technology.
• Strong and wide-ranging sports knowledge.
• A strong work ethic, a willingness to work unsociable hours and a desire to get involved in all aspects of the business when necessary.

This role will involve early or late shifts and weekend work.

Sky Sports

We deliver innovative, high-quality sports content 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 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 per cent 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 headquarters is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, with plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. You’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafés, as well as a gym and cinema. You can also get your car washed or visit the beauty salon.

Our Osterley campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Free shuttle buses are available from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Free on-site parking is also available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

Who we are

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company connecting millions of people with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means bringing the joy of a better experience to more people every day, so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at our company. We’re a Disability Confident accredited employer and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We aim to ensure a fair and consistent experience for everyone and will make reasonable adjustments where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as possible.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. Depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we may have to withdraw the offer.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.