Want to do the best work of your life? Make your mark at Europe's leading entertainment brand. Our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work - a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.
The role requires someone with significant editorial and leadership experience, an aptitude for running large projects, the enthusiasm and ability to bring about change through good leadership, strong communication skills plus a deep understanding of news production across all platforms and a good grasp of contemporary sports news gathering, along with resilience and optimism.
The role requires a familiarity with OFCOM codes, other forms of compliance in publishing news content and the ability to liaise effectively with viewers and Sky's complaints department.
What you'll do:
The Managing Editor will play a key role, working with the SSN Leadership Team (SSN Head of Channel, Head of Digital Content & Audio and Head of Social Media & Audience Development) in maintaining and developing an inclusive and best-in-class workplace culture and leading on recruitment protocols throughout the department.- Be a positive, engaged leader and member of the SSN leadership team- Influence the behaviour of others by leading by example and demonstrating our Values and the Sky Leadership Behaviours- Line managing some key broadcast staff, including presenters and overseeing their rota- Maintain newsroom discipline and editorial standards, overseeing the SSN Editorial Guidelines and ensuring all staff work to the SSN Code of Conduct and Sky Sports Social Media Guidelines- Be a point of contact for external relations with clients, outside organisations and customers, including OFCOM, NCTJ, KIO and numerous inclusivity groups/bodies- Answer significant viewer complaints as sent by Viewer Relations- Lead on recruitment protocols across the department, ensuring processes are fair and open, with diversity shortlisting at its core- Supporting efforts to identify, recruit, train and retain the best journalistic talent throughout SSN & Digital- Lead SSN's People Plan to deliver a best-in-class workplace culture- Display sound editorial judgment, with the ability to lead the newsroom as required- Liaise with other Sky departments such as Sky Media, Property Services, Security, SPS, Press Offices, Entertainment, as necessary- Drive an environment where people are treated with integrity and respect, people feel their loyalty and contribution is recognised and valued, and where flexibility & innovation is encouraged- Be an ambassador for Sky Sports - and Sky - at all times- Forecast and assist in the production of the yearly operating budget.- Work within financial limits and take responsibility for the budget issued
What you'll bring:
- Excellent Journalistic Credentials- NCTJ Qualified (or equivalent)- Good awareness of up and coming digital innovations- Demonstrable newsroom experience at senior level- Experience managing editorial and production teams.- Effective communicator (specifically around stakeholder relationships).
Team Overview:
Sky Sports
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.
The Rewards:
There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our excellent 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:
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!
Why wait?
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.
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