Overview
Live Production Technical Supervisor – Sky Sports. The Technical Supervisor, in the Technical Management team in Studios, provides on‑the‑day technical ownership of productions, ensuring client confidence across all crafts. Reporting into a Studios Technical Manager, you’ll work closely with Studios craft teams across Sky’s facilities and systems, including remote and cloud productions, as the technical lead, delivering programming produced through Sky Sports resources efficiently and effectively.
What You'll Do
* Provide first‑line technical support acting as the key point‑of‑contact for engineering incidents affecting gallery and production operations, liaising directly with Production teams, and escalating as appropriate.
* Solid understanding of production technical areas including galleries and studios, working across a range of systems including remote production and cloud‑based.
* Set up galleries, studios and equipment. Ensure signal paths are correctly aligned. Configure systems technically to broadcast standards.
* Route internal and external sources, floor vision monitoring and in‑vision monitoring. Liaise with other technical areas, OBs, remote productions and MCRs to ensure content goes to air correctly.
* Match signals, colour balance and video levels by eye using appropriate interfaces, measuring devices and monitoring to ensure broadcast standards are achieved.
* Develop, contribute to, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
* Possibility of travel to support OB technical rigs and operations.
What You'll Bring
* Highly motivated, with a commitment to continuous self‑improvement.
* Positive and resilient with a strong work ethic.
* Collaborative and calm under pressure.
* Confident to step into studio and live production environments.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of broadcast technology, developments, and techniques, including Remote Production and HDR.
* Experience with broadcast standard equipment including camera and replay systems, ideally with good engineering skills.
* Understanding of all aspects of studio/production gallery technical processes.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Comprehension of IP and cloud‑based workflows beneficial.
Team Overview
Working at Sky Sports as a member of the Technical Management team is an exhilarating and dynamic experience that combines the excitement of the sports world with cutting‑edge technology. You are at the forefront of action, collaborating with colleagues who share a passion for technology, and continually learning and growing in an environment that values innovation and excellence.
The Rewards
* 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 best‑in‑class Sky VIP rewards and experiences
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 to Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are 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 passionate about who you are and your potential. We know 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. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check, and depending on the role and any convictions, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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