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Content technology and innovation
Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content!
As a key member of the UK Production Engineering support team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of Sky’s television production facilities. From maintaining graphics systems and managing data workflows to troubleshooting complex video and audio issues, you’ll be at the heart of our live and post-production environments. Supporting flagship channels such as Sky News, Sky Sports News, and major sporting productions, you’ll combine technical expertise with proactive problem-solving to keep broadcasts running seamlessly.
What you'll do
Provide reactive first line support to Sky’s TV Production, Graphics and Post Production Facilities, such as Sky News, Sky Sports News, F1, Football, Cricket, EFL, Golf, Tennis, Racing, Netball, Rugby and many other key productions
Work a regular shift pattern
Provide reactive, logical, and methodical fault finding to a broad variety of faults found across a large Television Production & Post Production facility
Create & update tickets for every task, working these through to resolution
Learn and grow on the job, getting involved in traditional broadcast solutions but also having a keen eye on the future of broadcasting
Proactive maintenance & monitoring of hardware, software and mechanical systems in a broadcast environment
What you'll bring
A degree or equivalent qualification in Broadcast Engineering, Media Technologies, or similar.
A reasonable understanding of the technical elements of a broadcast tv chain – encompassing both older traditional and more modern IP, Software solutions
Previous experience working in a support role within Broadcast Engineering
A highly effective, positive, and influential communication style; demonstration of excellent people skills, communication skills, and coaching
Understanding of Broadcast IP standards and implementation including SMPTE 2022, SMPTE 2110, AoIP (AES67) and PTP
Competency with IT and computer networking
Proven experience with Log interrogation
A structured and analytical mindset when diagnosing technical problems – through logical reasoning and systematic troubleshooting
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
How you'll work
Shift Pattern
You will be required to work a shift pattern that covers a 7-day fortnight. This would normally be comprised of Week 1- Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun / Week 2 - Wed, Thu 12-hour days with one-hour break and on an early/late rotation. This would lead onto night shift cover later down the line covering the wider team responsibilities.
Your office space
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
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 be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.
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