Associate Technical Supervisor

Sky; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV or NOW package

Pension package with employer contribution

Private healthcare with mental health support

Discounts on Sky products

Sharesave and Tech schemes

Job summary

Sky is looking for an Associate Technical Supervisor to join the Technical Management team in Isleworth. This role is crucial for managing day-to-day technical support and ensuring high-quality production standards across various studio environments.

The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of broadcast technology, demonstrate strong collaborative skills, and thrive under pressure. Amazing perks include free Sky TV, private healthcare, and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated with a commitment to continuous self-improvement.
• Collaborative and calm under pressure within studio environments.
• Working knowledge of broadcast technology and remote production.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support for studio operations.
• Set up galleries and equipment for broadcasts.
• Ensure signal paths and video levels match broadcast standards.

Skills

Broadcast technology knowledge

Pressure handling

Collaborative mindset

Understanding of studio technical processes

Job description

Role/Team Overview

The Associate Technical Supervisor, in the Technical Management team in Studios, provides on the day technical ownership of productions, ensuring client confidence across all crafts.

What You'll Do

• Successfully complete training to provide first‑line technical support and act as the key point‑of‑contact for incidents affecting studio operations.
• Appropriate understanding of production technical areas including galleries, studios, automation, remote and virtual systems.
• Set‑up galleries, studios and equipment. Ensure visually and by ear that signal paths are correctly aligned. Configure systems technically to broadcast standards.
• Route internal and external sources, floor vision monitoring and in‑vision monitoring. Liaise with other technical areas, OBs, remote productions and MCRs.
• Quality control and matching of signals, colour balance and video levels by eye using the appropriate interfaces, measuring devices and monitoring.
• First‑line maintenance and escalation.
• Develop and maintain appropriate comprehensive technical documentation.

What You'll Bring

• Highly motivated, with a commitment to continuous self‑improvement.
• Collaborative and calm under pressure.
• Confident to step into any studio environment.
• Working knowledge of broadcast technology, developments and techniques, including Remote Production.
• Understanding of multiple aspects of studio technical processes.
• Comprehension of cloud‑based workflows beneficial.

Benefits and Perks

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a 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
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How You'll Work

This role follows a 77‑hour fortnight working pattern, with an emphasis on on‑site delivery to support live and fast‑paced production needs. You'll work closely with teams on location, ensuring seamless collaboration and high‑quality output.

Your Office Base

Osterley – Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. There are 13 subsidised restaurants and cafés. 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. The 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, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're 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 as early as you can.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.