Production Support Engineer - 12 months FTC

Sky; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free NOW package including Sky Sports

Pension with employer contributions

Private healthcare with mental health

Digital GP and dental insurance

Discounts on Sky products

Sky VIP rewards

Job summary

Sky is seeking a skilled Production Engineering support specialist to ensure seamless operation of its television production facilities. You’ll maintain graphics systems, manage data workflows, and troubleshoot complex video and audio issues across live and post‑production environments.

You’ll support flagship channels and a broad range of productions from Sky News to major sporting events, applying methodical fault finding and proactive maintenance while collaborating with broadcast and IT

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Broadcast Engineering, Media Technologies, or similar.
• A strong understanding of the technical elements of a broadcast tv chain – encompassing both older traditional and more modern IP, Cloud, Software solutions.
• Previous experience working in a support role within Broadcast Production Engineering
• A highly effective, positive, and influential communication style; demonstration of excellent people skills, communication skills, and coaching
• Understanding and experience working with Broadcast IP standards and implementation including SMPTE 2022, SMPTE 2110, AoIP (AES67) and PTP
• Competency with IT and computer networking
• A structured and analytical mindset when diagnosing both hardware and software technical problems through logical reasoning and systematic troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive first line support to Sky’s TV Production, Graphics and Post Production Facilities, such as Sky News, Sky Sports News, F1, Football, Cricket, EFL, Golf, Tennis, Racing, Netball, Rugby and many other key productions
• Work a regular shift pattern
• Provide reactive, logical, and methodical fault finding to a broad variety of faults found across a large Television Production & Post Production facility
• Create & update tickets for every task, working these through to resolution
• Learn and grow on the job, getting involved in traditional broadcast solutions but also having a keen eye on the future of broadcasting
• Perform proactive maintenance, monitoring and support of on-premises hardware and cloud-based infrastructure, software applications, and associated broadcast technology systems

Skills

Broadcast engineering knowledge

IT & networking

Troubleshooting & diagnostics

Communication & coaching

Education

Degree in Broadcast Engineering/Media Technologies

Tools

VizRT suite

Calrec Audio

Riedel Communications

Grass Valley routers

Vision Mixers

AWS/Cloud infra

Job description

Job Description

We don’t just believe in better. We make it happen.

Job Description

We don’t just believe in better. We make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.

Role/Team overview

As a key member of the UK Production Engineering support team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of Sky’s television production facilities. From maintaining graphics systems and managing data workflows to troubleshooting complex video and audio issues, you’ll be at the heart of our live and post-production environments. Supporting flagship channels such as Sky News, Sky Sports News, and major sporting productions, you’ll combine technical expertise with proactive problem-solving to keep broadcasts running seamlessly.

What You'll Do

• Provide reactive first line support to Sky’s TV Production, Graphics and Post Production Facilities, such as Sky News, Sky Sports News, F1, Football, Cricket, EFL, Golf, Tennis, Racing, Netball, Rugby and many other key productions
• Work a regular shift pattern
• Provide reactive, logical, and methodical fault finding to a broad variety of faults found across a large Television Production & Post Production facility
• Create & update tickets for every task, working these through to resolution
• Learn and grow on the job, getting involved in traditional broadcast solutions but also having a keen eye on the future of broadcasting
• Perform proactive maintenance, monitoring and support of on-premises hardware and cloud-based infrastructure, software applications, and associated broadcast technology systems

What You’ll Bring

Essential Criteria

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Broadcast Engineering, Media Technologies, or similar.
• A strong understanding of the technical elements of a broadcast tv chain – encompassing both older traditional and more modern IP, Cloud, Software solutions.
• Previous experience working in a support role within Broadcast Production Engineering
• A highly effective, positive, and influential communication style; demonstration of excellent people skills, communication skills, and coaching
• Understanding and experience working with Broadcast IP standards and implementation including SMPTE 2022, SMPTE 2110, AoIP (AES67) and PTP
• Competency with IT and computer networking
• A structured and analytical mindset when diagnosing both hardware and software technical problems through logical reasoning and systematic troubleshooting

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of graphics systems (VizRT suite, Chyron, AR, VR would be desirable)
• Proven experience with Log interrogation
• Working standard broadcast systems such as Calrec Audio, Riedel Comms, Grass Valley routers and Vision Mixers, BNCS / Cerebrum control systems, EVS Replay systems, Ross Automation systems, AWS / Cloud infrastructure, Editing systems (Avid, Adobe, Quantel).

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 NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension packagewith up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcarewith 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 is an on-site only role predominantly working in Osterley with occasional travel and work on other sky sites. You will be required to work a shift pattern that covers a 7-day fortnight. This would normally be comprised of Week 1- Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun / Week 2 - Wed, Thu 12-hour days with one-hour break and on an early/late rotation. This would lead onto night shift cover later down the line covering the wider team responsibilities

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. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. 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.

Our 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.

Who we are

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

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.

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.

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.

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