We are looking for a London-based staff Correspondent who can deliver high quality coverage of UK news stories for Sky's 24 hour, multi-platform news operation.
What you'll do:
- To report on all types of breaking news and planned news coverage to provide compelling content for television, mobile, online and radio.
- To come up with imaginative story ideas and story treatments which help to give Sky News the edge over competitors.
- Great value is placed on the originality of your journalism and its execution. It's what makes us distinct from our competitors.
- You should have a demonstrable track record of finding exclusive and original stories
- To work quickly against deadlines to deliver live broadcasts, reporter "packages", written online content and bespoke video content for digital. Priorities are decided in liaison with the news desk.
- The role involves working in a rota system which might mean starting at 0500, 0800, 0900, 1000, or 1400 and working one weekend in three.
What you'll bring:
- First class editorial judgement and the journalistic skill and experience to handle most a wide range of national stories
- A Full Driving License and Passport is essential for this role
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to positively interact with any person in any situation.
- Good knowledge of law and compliance issues affecting news media
- Demonstrable capacity for delivering original and exclusive news stories Good live broadcasting skills and TV packaging ability, or an evident aptitude to learn them quickly
- Ability to tell stories with clarity and imagination, whatever the medium
- The ability to broadcast live in a fluent and coherent way, both by way of analysis and by delivering the facts on breaking news events.
- Excellent writing skills.
Team Overview:
Sky News
Sky News is a world-class news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to story-telling. Our aim is to be the best and most trusted place for news, reflecting the diversity of our audience. Made by people who dare to challenge. Made for people who want clarity in an uncertain world.
We bring the best from the global market into Sky - we buy technology, marketing, corporate, operational services and editorial production solutions. We are an international team working with our stakeholders our partners to curate the most effective and efficient customer-led operating model. High ethical standards are embedded in our team, and we engage our supply chains in creating a sustainable future!
The Rewards:
There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:
- Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place- A generous pension package- Private healthcare- Discounted mobile and broadband
Where you'll work:
Osterley:
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Inclusion:
Recognised as an 'Inclusive Top 50 Employer' and a 'Times Top 50 Employer for Women', we're working hard to ensure we're a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and the potential you'll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working!