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."
This is an exciting opportunity for a hard-working, creative and passionate sports fan to join the Graphics Team at Sky Sports News. The Graphics Team performs a crucial role in the channel's daily output, providing our customers with accurate, innovative and informative graphics content.
What you'll do:
Working alongside Production teams you will be responsible for the channel's on-screen graphics content, including the Video Wall Produce Video Wall scenes, full-screen graphics/statistics, Side Panel graphics and promotional content Work with the Design team to create bespoke Video Wall scenes Write scripts for Presenters to accompany graphics and promotional material Be responsible for the Breaking News Ticker and be reactive to Breaking News stories, contributing graphics ideas and delivering requirements promptly Perform shifts updating the foot of screen Headlines stories Ensure all content on the channel's Side Panel is accurate and up to date Work on Soccer Saturday and Soccer Special shows where required What you'll bring:
Excellent knowledge of a wide range of sports Familiarity with Sky Sports News and other Sky Sports channels Ability to work to tight deadlines within a live newsroom environment Be a fast-learner and a great team player Excellent spelling, grammar and attention to detail Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Sound editorial judgement Team Overview:
Sky Sports News is a world-class news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to story-telling across all platforms. Our aim is to be the best and most trusted place for Sports News, reflecting the diversity of our audience.
Everyone is passionate about sport and proud of the work that they undertake both on screen and behind the scenes.
The Rewards:
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to
#LifeAtSky
: the perks. Here's a taster:
"Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers How you'll work:
At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. This role is fully office-based, offering you the chance to be part of a dynamic environment where face-to-face interaction and teamwork drive innovation and success.
Your office base:
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:
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.
We are 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 to your recruiter as early as you can.
Why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.
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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.