Wedon’tjust believe in better. We make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turnbig ideasinto the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.
As a key member of the UK Production Engineering support team,you’llplay a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of Sky’s television production facilities. Supporting flagship channels such as Sky News, Sky SportsNewsand major Sky Sports productions,you’llcombine strong core broadcast engineering fundamentals across video, audio, graphics, networking,softwareand control systems with the flexibility to support both traditional broadcast and modern, software-driven production environments. This role is designed to suit a well-rounded broadcast engineer, while also recognising the added value ofpreviousindustry experience supporting TV graphics systems and related workflows.
Whatyou'lldo:
Provide reactive first line support to live TV Production, Graphics and Post-Production Facilities, such as Sky News, Sky Sports News, F1, Football, Cricket, EFL, Golf, Tennis, Racing, Netball,Rugbyand many other key Sky Sports productions
Work a regular shift pattern
Provide reactive, logical, and methodical fault finding to a broad variety of faults found across a large Television Production & Post-Production facility
Create & update tickets for every task, working these through to resolution
Learn and grow on the job, getting involved in traditional broadcast solutions but also having a keen eye on the future of broadcasting
Proactive maintenance & monitoring of hardware,softwareand mechanical systems in a broadcast environment
Whatyou'llbring
Essential Criteria:
A degree or equivalent qualification in Broadcast Engineering, Media Technologies, or similar.
A strong understanding of the technical elements of a broadcast TV chain, encompassing traditional broadcast systems as well as modern IP, cloudand software-based production solutions
Previousexperience working in a support role within broadcast production engineering, with confidence fault-finding across live production and post-production environments
A highly effective, positive, and influential communication style; demonstration of excellent people skills, communication skills, and coaching
Understanding and experience working with Broadcast IP standards and implementation including SMPTE 2022, SMPTE 2110,AoIP(AES67) and PTP
Competency with IT and computer networking
A structured and analytical mindset when diagnosing both hardware and software technical problems through logical reasoning and systematic troubleshooting
Desirable Criteria:
Previousindustry experience supporting TV graphics systems and workflows, such asVizRT, Chyron, Unity, AR/VR graphics, graphics playout, templateworkflowsand associated control systems
Experience troubleshooting the wider technical stack behind graphics systems, including GPU-based hardware, Windows systems, XML files, graphics data feeds, SQL databases, log interrogation and general workstation or server hardware
Working knowledge of standard broadcast systems such asCalrecAudio, Riedel Comms, Grass Valley routers and vision mixers, BNCS/Cerebrum control systems, EVS replay systems, Ross automation systems, AWS/cloud infrastructure and editing systems including Avid, Adobe and Quantel
Benefits andperks
There'sone thing peoplecan'tstop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: theperksHere’sa taster:
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
Discountson Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
Sharesaveand Tech schemes
A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Howyou’llwork
Your office base
Osterley
Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped withstate-of-the-arttechnology and workspaces,there’splenty of space to see yourbig ideascome to life. Hereyou’llfind 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon
Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley,Gunnersburyand Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars,motorbikesand bicycles.
Shift Pattern
You willbe requiredto work a shift pattern that covers a 7-day fortnight covering 24/7/365. This would normally becomprisedof Week 1- Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun / Week 2 - Wed, Thu 12-hour days with one-hour break and on an early/late rotation. This would lead onto night shift cover later down the line covering the wider team responsibilities.
Who we are
We’reSky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us meansyou’llbe bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers,colleaguesand society.
We’rean equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.We'rea 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 whereappropriate Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.
Just so you know: if your application is successful,we’llask 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.
To be eligible for this role youare required tohave theappropriate rightto work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSkyon social media.
Sky connects and entertains millions of people across Europe. At the heart of everything we do, is a belief that people deserve better. For decades, we’ve shaken up every category we entered to give people what they love, to make life a little easier and to provide great value. That’s how we bring millions of customers the joy of a better experience in TV, broadband and mobile.
In TV, we offer the best sports coverage, unmissable TV and the smartest ways to stream and aggregate the TV you love. In broadband, we power homes and businesses, with a fast, reliable connection. In mobile, we bring people closer, with plans at unbeatable value. And now, you can even keep your home connected and protected, through our smart insurance. We design our products to fit seamlessly into your life, with service whenever and however you need it.
That’s how we do better for customers. And we believe in better for society too. We power the cultural economy in the UK and beyond, making award-winning news, original sport, and entertainment. We contribute billions to UK GDP, creating and sustaining thousands of jobs and sharing both our journalism and our coverage of the arts, free of charge. We are cutting emissions and making recyclable, energy-efficient products, and we give back, through free internet access and digital skills for under-served communities and young people.
Sky is owned by Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company.
