Studio Technical Manager

Sky; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment brand in London is seeking a Technical Manager to lead a team in the Technical Management department. The role focuses on enhancing operational efficiencies while delivering excellent service to clients. Candidates should have experience in team leadership, a strong understanding of studio operations, and familiarity with broadcast technologies. The position offers a hybrid working approach, supportive corporate culture, and diverse rewards.

Benefits

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Access to Sky VIP rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and managing people.
• Comprehensive understanding of studio technical operations including vision, audio, lighting, and integration with workflows.
• Expertise in broadcast technology standards and familiarity with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performance and management of direct reports.
• Technical management of productions within Studios.
• Work closely with Technical Operations team to enhance production briefs.

Skills

Team leadership

Studio technical operations

Broadcast technology standards

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Infrastructure maintenance knowledge

Job description

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Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, 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.

The role of the Studios Technical Manager is to lead a team within the Technical Management department in Studios, providing managerial and operational supervision of daily operations to meet client requirements.

Reporting to the Senior Manager and working alongside Craft Team Leaders, this role will apply strong leadership skills to provide clear direction and a consistent approach to our line management and team development planning.

This is a key role that will strive to continually improve operational efficiencies whilst maintaining the delivery of an excellent service to our clients.

What You'll Do:

• Working alongside other Studio Technical Managers, Operations Support Manager and Senior Manager you will be responsible for day-to-day performance and line management of direct reports.
• Have responsibility for the technical management of a group of productions within Studios, co-ordinating and leading through all stages of production, managing any changes and issues as they occur.
• Work closely with the Technical Operations team to ensure we are delivering innovative solutions that enhance production briefs and with the Studio Managers on delivering the best service.
• Contribute to the overall team development plan to support the needs of the content we deliver.
• Deliver effective performance reviews and personal development plans. (PDPs)
• Establish a clear structure for succession planning and future career pathways.
• Play a key role in the department's recruitment strategy that ensures our team has the skills and expertise to continuously deliver our content whilst crafting a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Ensure the Health & Wellbeing of our people remain a priority in our day-to-day operations
• Promote and encourage inquisitive behaviour to ensure our team continues to evolve and innovate.
• Instil a sense of community by building trust through inclusion and transparency around decision-making.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in leading teams and managing people.
• Comprehensive understanding of studio technical operations including vision, audio, lighting, and control systems, as well as integration with broadcast and post-production workflows.
• Expertise in broadcast technology standards (e.g. IP-based workflows, SMPTE standards) and familiarity with emerging technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to resolve complex technical issues under time-critical conditions.
• Knowledge of studio infrastructure maintenance, including planning upgrades and ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards.

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 best-in-class 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 outstanding 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 passionate about who 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.

Please note:

We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.