journalist

journalist United Kingdom

Sky
Full Time United Kingdom 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

journalist

Want to do the best work of your life? 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.
A rare and exciting opportunity to join Sky Sports team of football reporters. As a Matchday Reporter you will be working at live games across all of our football rights portfolio, interviewing players and managers pre and post-match, breaking stories, building relationships and conducting editorial interviews in the
build-up to matches.
What you'll do:
  • Break big football stories for Sky Sports News/digital platforms
  • Identify key matchday stories and react to breaking news during games
  • Have good working relationships and contacts with players, managers, club execs, comms officials and governing bodies
  • Work with Exec and Senior Producer to conduct and produce high profile editorial interviews in the build-up to live matches
  • In-vision reporter for Soccer Saturday and midweek Soccer Specials when available and required
  • Flexibility to report on all of Sky Sports live football coverage
  • Mentor content creators where applicable
  • Regularly communicate with the DoF and Exec/Senior Producers to ensure production and strategic alignment
  • Be an ambassador and role model for Sky Sports with focus on promoting Diversity and Inclusion
What you'll bring:
  • Proven experience of Matchday Live Football tunnel reporting
  • Strong journalistic and editorial skills essential
  • Ability to build effective and positive relationships and collaborate with a range of individuals at various levels
  • Strong communication (and listening) skills at all levels
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 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 exclusive 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 unique 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.
Inclusion:
At Sky, we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on whom 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.

journalist
Sky

careers.sky.com
Isleworth, United Kingdom
Dana Strong
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Broadcast Media
1989
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