Applications for this job are now closed
Join the experts at Sky Studios, learn how we create innovative and exciting content from script to screen to entertain our customers on Sky Max, Sky Comedy and Sky Atlantic. Working alongside our talented teams, you will have an insight into how shows are developed, produced, delivered on time and budget, and then distributed.
Make your mark here with Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand by joining a workplace where you can proudly be yourself; it’s our people that make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.
What you’ll be doing
During this 12-month programme you’ll experience rotations across Sky Studios. This unique programme allows you to experience different departments to help you find out where your true talents lie. You could join these teams as an:
Editorial Assistant
You’ll work closely with the Development and Editorial Teams in a dynamic environment. Learning how shows are submitted, developed, and delivered to produce great results. Find out about the submissions and commissioning processes and understand the importance of the editorial brief and what makes a Sky show stand out from the rest.
Production Assistant
You’ll work closely with the development and production management teams in a fast-moving environment, you’ll continue your learning of the processes and procedures and follow the shows’ journey through development to delivery. You will learn about the Sky steps to greenlight and understand all the phases of the production process from prep through to post.
Music Assistant
You’ll work closely with the music team, to gain insight and understanding of how important music is to intensify the emotional impact and mood of a show, promo or ad campaign. The music team work with internal and external music editors to negotiate deals and contracts for composers for bespoke commissioned music in our content as well as suggesting and negotiating rights and licences for commercial music tracks for our content. We also run our own huge library for internal and external clients.
Production Operations Assistant
You’ll work closely with the In-house operations and production teams during production and filming stages, learning the processes and procedures and understanding the process from development to delivery. You’ll learn about the production management systems across crew management, information distribution and communications.
Programme facts
- This role is based in Osterley, West London.
- Programme duration is 12 months.
- Expected start October 2023.
What we’re looking for
This programme is aimed at anyone aged 18 or over by 15th October 2023 that is not currently studying at university or a graduate. If you’re a graduate or currently completing a degree, check out our Creative Access opportunities.
Other skills we're looking for
- A quick learner and a team player with good communication skills
- Self-motivated, pro-active, and positive thinking
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritise when asked to do different things by different people at the same time.
- Taking initiative - have a common sense, seeing what needs to be done in a situation, working sometimes without supervision and with attention to detail.
- Being curious - observing what’s happening and know when to ask about things you don’t understand.
Your application journey
Step 1 - Complete our application form by entering your details and academic information - don't forget to include any previous work or experience that you've had. As part of the form, you'll be asked a number of questions to find out what you know about Sky and why you've applied to this specific programme.
Step 2 - You'll be invited to complete a digital assessment. This stage will ask you a number of different scenarios to look at how you respond in specific situations. We’ll be looking at your behavioural and cognitive strengths. Responses to these questions vary from written answers, to recorded video.
Step 3 - For the final stage of your application, we’ll invite you to a digital assessment centre and give you some tasks to get to know you better. The day will give you a practical insight into the role and will assess your Sky fit for TV and media. Once you’ve completed your assessment day, we’ll let you know when you can expect to hear back from us.
So why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The closing date for applications is 2nd April 2023. We may need to close this role early, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
If you are successful in your application for this role, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.
Start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
