Senior Social Producer - Streaming (12 Month FTC)

Sky; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company located in Greater London seeks a Senior Social Media Producer to develop and deliver high-quality live streams for Sky News. This role involves working independently on live outputs, overseeing training, and fostering innovation in streaming. Candidates should be experienced journalists with the ability to thrive under pressure and bring creative ideas to the team. The position offers substantial perks and embraces diversity and inclusion in its work environment.

Benefits

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Wide range of Sky VIP rewards

Qualifications

• First-class journalist with experience of producing high-quality live streams.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Willing to adjust work patterns when events require.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on output of live streams during shifts.
• Oversee training and ensure best practices are followed.
• Innovate and drive forward the production of bespoke streams.

Skills

Producing high-quality live streams

Multitasking in a high-pressure environment

Innovative ideas for live content

Job description

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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.

As a Senior Social Media Producer (Live Streaming), you'll help develop and deliver high quality live streams across multiple platforms for Sky News.

What you'll do:

• Work independently on output of live streams during shifts.
• Oversee training and ensure best practice is developed and followed at all times.
• Innovate and drive forward the production of regular bespoke streams, working with teams across the newsroom.
• Help integrate live streams with live blogs.
• Be responsible for all live streams meeting Sky News' editorial standards.
• Cycle through other senior social media roles.

What you'll bring:

• A first-class journalist with experience of producing high-quality live streams.
• Ideas that will move our live products forward and help monetise live content.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Able to bring people with you as we try to reflect live streams being a business priority.
• Willing to adjust your work patterns when events require.

Team Overview: Sky News

At Sky News, our mission is to bring you the full story, first. We take you there, 24:7, reporting from the heart of the events changing our world. We ask the big questions of everyone, revealing what you want to know. And our style is bold and independent, giving you a fresh perspective.

In the UK, Sky News is a compelling alternative to the public service broadcasters and opinion-driven news outlets, reaching one in three people every month. Across the world, we are one of the most-followed English language news brands on social media, bringing award-winning British journalism to a global audience.

Sky News is part of Sky, one of Europe's leading media and entertainment companies, owned by Comcast Corporation.

Watch Sky News, free, wherever you get your news.

The Rewards:

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky : the perks. Here's a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion:

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we've been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we've committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We've also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.

At Sky 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.

And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.