Assistant Producer, Bespoke Content - Sky Sports News

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for creating content for the Sky Sports News Bespoke Content Team.
• Responsible for creating bespoke, informative, and innovative story treatments.
• Work with the Bespoke Content Team to originate ideas and stories.
• Responsible for the production and development of major/key stories when required.
• Required to log incoming material for the team- highlighting the best picture and news lines.
• May be required to produce/organise live crosses/chats.
• Produce graphics using the LUCI system.

What you'll bring:

• Good writing skills and expert understanding of grammar, spelling & journalistic principles.
• Experience working with video in a fast-paced editorial environment (ideally a sports broadcaster or major news agency) with tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise workload, displaying a calm, detailed approach when under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate and work with staff at all levels, displaying strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Ability to think and work creatively.

Team Overview:Sky SportsWe 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.

The Rewards:There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Where you'll work:Osterley: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's 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.

Inclusion:We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we've been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we've committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We've also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.

At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.

And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Why wait?Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

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.