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About the Role
We are seeking two dynamic and driven Deputy Producers to help shape our output, lead editorial decisions, and bring creativity and clarity to our live programming.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside the Producer/fellow Deputy Producers to produce output on SSN
- Take a lead role across morning or evening strands, delegating tasks, building rundowns & producing output from the gallery
- Lead the team in the absence of the Producer/fellow Deputy Producers
- Work closely with Presenters, Reporters, Pundits & Gallery teams, delivering & documenting regular performance feedback
- Innovate and improve cross-platform collaboration as part of SSN’s 360 strategy
- Lead on improving teases and self-promotion to keep people watching for longer
- Help drive editorial standards
- Suggest ideas & story treatments; encourage contributions from production & graphics teams to produce programming with flair & imagination
- Work with Producer/fellow deputy producers to manage the team
- Develop team members through mentoring to improve their skills and deliver their best work
Requirements
- A strong background in sports journalism
- Experience of producing & co-producing in gallery
- Experience of helping lead a team; displaying excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate good production skills, excellent understanding of grammar, spelling & journalistic principles plus experience of gallery production
- A creative and innovative individual, who is keen to embrace new ideas and technology
- Strong and wide-ranging sports knowledge
- A strong work ethic, willingness to work unsociable hours & a desire to get involved in all aspects of the business when necessary
Skills
- Sports journalism
- Producing
- Co-producing
- Gallery production
- Team leadership
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Production skills
- Grammar
- Spelling
- Journalistic principles
- Creative thinking
- Innovation
- Sports knowledge
- Work ethic
Location
- Osterley
Work Type
- Early or late shift
- Weekend work
Experience Level
- Experience of producing & co-producing in gallery
- Experience of helping lead a team
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- We deliver the most innovative and best Sports content experience to our customers across all platforms.
- We promote continuous innovation, driving value for our customers and high-quality output.
- Everyone is passionate about sport and proud of the work that they undertake both on screen and behind the scenes.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- 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.