Description

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.
Sky Sports’ Home Page Editors are senior sports journalists in the digital team, who curate content on our website and apps and lead sports coverage enjoyed by millions of fans.
What You'll Do:
Taking responsibility for the creation of all digital content on the Sky Sports website and apps.
Working with colleagues across Sky Sports News and Sky Sports to publish breaking news quickly and accurately.
Planning and publish push notifications to millions of users.
Sub-editing copy and write headlines to maintain Sky Sports’ position as an industry leader.
Making strategic decisions to guarantee all content adheres to the Sky Sports house style and hits the right tone and editorial direction.
Ensuring Sky Sports’ digital platforms reflect our position as a diverse and inclusive publisher which appeals to a broad audience.
Working closely with our digital video and social teams to maximise the performance of digital video.
Using analytics tools to maximise the potential of all content.
Working closely with Picture Editors to ensure a consistent, engaging and attractive look and feel.
As a senior member of the team, influencing and coaching sub-editors and journalists, including the daily management of freelancers
Attending daily editorial conferences with ideas for content and stories that can run across Sky Sports’ platforms.
Spending time commissioning and writing your own engaging sports stories.
What You'll Bring:
At least three years of experience in professional journalism..
Good knowledge of sport and digital publishing
First-class sub-editing skills with a flawless understanding of spelling, grammar and journalistic principles.
Highly motivated and creative.
A team player, believing in collaboration, adaptability and initiative.
Able to readily embrace new technology and change.
Demonstrated experience of working in a quick-paced environment with tight deadlines.
A calm, detailed and methodical approach.
Ability to prioritise workload.
Team Overview:
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,
Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences.
How You'll Work:
We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.
Your Office Base:
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.
This role requires to work different shifts Monday to Sunday(rota based working schedule).
Inclusion:
At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are 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 to your recruiter as early as you can.
Why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. Just so you know: 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.