It’s a key role central to the TV output and a great opportunity to work across all programmes from Mornings to The Wrap.

What you'll do:

• Work under guidance from Output Editors and Assistant Editors to produce engaging and up-to-the-minute TV news reports and sequences.
• Write news scripts for presenters, put news packages together and cut video
• Commission and deliver creative visual graphic treatments
• Work with correspondents and presenters to structure news and guest segments
• Initiate innovative story treatments to develop our multi-platform journalism.
• Maintain a good knowledge of current news stories and have suggestions for coverage.

Essential criteria:

• Experience producing outstanding news content
• Significant newsroom experience
• Excellent TV production skills
• Strong editorial background in news
• Demonstrated experience working in a quick-paced environment with tight deadlines
• A calm, detailed and methodical approach with impeccable attention to detail

Desirable skills and experience: 

• Highly motivated and creative
• Ability to work well with staff at all levels
• A team player, believing in collaboration, adaptability and initiative
• Able to readily embrace new technology and change

There are multiple vacancies - Fixed Term Contracts

Sky News

Sky News is a world-class news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to story-telling. Our aim is to be the best and most trusted place for news, reflecting the diversity of our audience. Made by people who dare to challenge. Made for people who want clarity in an uncertain world.

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. 

How you'll work:

This is a shift role where you will be asked to work shift patterns from early mornings to late shifts, including nights and weekends.

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.