Front-End Developer - Newsroom (12 month FTC/Secondment)
Sky News is looking for a Newsroom Front‑end Developer to join our newsroom team, where technology and storytelling meet to create powerful digital experiences across our editorial and broadcast platforms.
We're after someone with a passion for creating visually compelling, technically robust, and high‑impact user experiences – someone who thrives at the intersection of news, design, and development.
What You’ll Do
* Design and develop innovative, high‑quality front‑end web applications for news consumers, using modern JavaScript frameworks (React.js, Redux, D3).
* Build engaging visual storytelling experiences and editorial tools for use across Sky News platforms.
* Prototype rapidly using lean methodology and test‑driven development (TDD).
* Own and maintain scalable, efficient, resilient codebases with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability.
* Collaborate closely with journalists, designers, and backend developers to deliver seamless, impactful digital products.
* Help guide the team’s technical direction and choose the best tools for each project, working across the full software development lifecycle, from idea, design to deployment.
What You’ll Bring
* Strong experience with JavaScript, especially React/Redux, D3, and the modern JS ecosystem (ES6/ES7).
* Experience with Node.js and the back‑end ecosystem, including npm and webpack.
* Experience designing and deploying serverless architectures on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) / Amazon Web Services (AWS).
* Experience with TDD and testing frameworks such as Mocha and Cypress, along with CI/CD tools like CircleCI.
* Proficiency with Git, JIRA, and modern development workflows.
* Solid understanding of web performance, security, and optimization techniques.
* Knowledge of Python or R for data manipulation or backend scripting and familiarity with MySQL and NoSQL databases.
* Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment.
* A curiosity regarding current affairs.
Team Overview
You’ll work on projects across the newsroom, focusing on premium storytelling, but you’ll be based with the Data and Forensics team – a multi‑skilled unit dedicated to providing transparent journalism from Sky News.
We gather, analyse and visualise data to tell data‑driven stories, combining traditional reporting skills with advanced analysis of satellite images, social media and other open‑source information.
The Rewards
* Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
* The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
* A generous pension package
* Private healthcare
* Discounted mobile and broadband
* A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & How You’ll Work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, welcoming 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.
We’ve embraced hybrid working, combining unique office spaces with the convenience of working from home. The role incorporates a 45‑hour working week.
Your Office Space
Osterley Campus – a 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station; free shuttle buses to nearby stations; bike shelters and showers available. On campus you’ll find subsidised restaurants, cafes, a Waitrose, a gym, a cinema, a car washing service, and a beauty salon.
About Us
Inventive, forward‑thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. We embrace each other’s differences and support our community, contributing to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
We back those who believe in better – you’ll be supported all the way.
Note: if your application is successful, you’ll be required to complete a criminal record check. Depending on the role and any convictions, the offer may be withdrawn.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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