Sports Broadcast Scheduler – Entry-Level (Hybrid)

Sky UK Limited; Brentford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV or NOW package, including 

Pension package with up to 9% employer

Private healthcare with mental health

Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance

Discounts on Sky products

Sharesave and Tech schemes

Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Job summary

Sky UK Limited is seeking a detail-oriented scheduler in the Sky Sports Planning team. You will support the creation and reconciliation of schedules across 11 linear channels and streaming platforms, collaborating with production, UI Planning, rights, and marketing to ensure accurate, compliant schedules.

This entry-level role suits someone starting in sports broadcasting with a passion for sports content and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and demonstrable passion for Sport.
• Background or work experience in broadcasting or streaming desirable.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Understanding of how audiences consume sport.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Daily programme reconciliation of Sky Sports channel output in BSS.
• Scheduling of VCID triggers to aid anti-piracy.
• End to end Sky Sports News planning, communicating with the Sky Sports News team to ensure accuracy.
• Assist programme planners to produce, manage and maintain Programme Schedules for one or more Sky Sports Channels.
• Liaise with Viewer Relations for customer queries.
• Ensure a seamless customer experience at heart of Sky’s work.
• Assist with Rights Management data entry.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (SPS, Production, Playout Operations, Scheduling Operations, Sky Media, Marketing, PR, Acquisitions).
• Carry out additional requirements and ensure compliance with Health & Safety.

Skills

Sport knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Broadcasting/streaming experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Tools

Job description

Sky UK Limited is seeking a detail-oriented scheduler in the Sky Sports Planning team. You will support the creation and reconciliation of schedules across 11 linear channels and streaming platforms, collaborating with production, UI Planning, rights, and marketing to ensure accurate, compliant schedules.

This entry-level role suits someone starting in sports broadcasting with a passion for sports content and strong organisational skills.