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About the Role
The Sky Sports UK Planning & Scheduling team is responsible for the strategic planning, scheduling, and operational delivery of content across Sky Sports’ linear channel & streaming portfolio. This role supports the creation and reconciliation of schedules in broadcast systems and assists with administrative duties, ideal for someone passionate about sports content and organized.
Responsibilities
- Daily programme reconciliation of Sky Sports channel output in BSS
- Scheduling of VCID triggers to aid anti-piracy
- End to end Sky Sports News planning, communicating effectively with the Sky Sports News team to ensure accuracy
- Assisting the programme planners to produce, manage and maintain effective, creative and accurate Programme Schedules for one or more of the 11 Sky Sports Channels
- To have a good working knowledge of all our channel output
- To liaise with Viewer Relations in respect of customer queries
- To ensure a seamless customer experience
- To have a good working knowledge of the Sky Sports Channels and the technology required to perform your role, including On Demand & Merchandising, PPV, Interactive Scheduling and our Digital Platforms
- To assist with Rights Management data entry
- Communicate relevant and necessary information to other parts of the business
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to include SPS, Production, Playout Operations, Scheduling Operations, Sky Media, Marketing, PR and Acquisitions teams
- Play an active role in helping the department to become ‘World Class’
- Carry out any other additional requirements as necessary
- Ensure compliance with Sky’s Health & Safety regulations and policies
Requirements
- A background or work experience in broadcasting or streaming is desirable
- Exceptional attention to detail
- An understanding of how audiences consume sport
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools especially Excel
- Good knowledge of Sky, its various multimedia products and platforms
Skills
- Excellent knowledge and demonstrable passion for Sport
Location
- Osterley
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Entry level
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
- Sky Sports delivers 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.
- Sky is 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.
- Depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.