Sound Supervisor - Sky Sports (12 month FTC)

As part of the Sound team, you’ll play an important role in helping us deliver high-quality productions, content and services across Sky.

No two days are quite the same. You could be working across different productions, projects and platforms, collaborating with teams from across the business and helping to ensure everything is delivered to a high standard.

You’ll be part of a team of people who are passionate about what they do and are always looking for better ways of working. We work closely together, share knowledge and solve problems as a team, with plenty of opportunities to learn, develop your skills and get involved in a wide range of productions and projects.

The Sound supervisor, within the Sound team, plays an important role in the successful delivery of our productions and services, providing expertise and support to ensure they are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Reporting into the Sound Team Leaders, you’ll work independently and alongside colleagues, collaborating with teams across the business and using a range of facilities, systems and workflows to support the effective delivery of our output.

What you'll do:

• To provide professional audio services to Sky and third-party clients
• Work with our studio team to produce a cohesive and balanced programme sound mix for the viewer.
• Set up and be responsible for the Studios communications systems, to facilitate the effective operation of the production environment.
• Work closely with Production Teams to plan audio requirements for each event.
• Proactively assist in the management of facilities and equipment. Reporting any technical failures through the agreed procedures and channels within Sky
• Supervise our sound crew within the operational environment, providing mentorship and training where applicable.
• Work with our senior sound team by identifying training areas for team members, to benefit their growth and development.
• Adhere to the occupational health practices and general wellbeing at work by following Sky’s Health & Safety policies and procedures. Reporting all issues to the H&S representative as appropriate
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, stakeholders and customers, providing relevant information and updates when required.

Essential Criteria

• Highly motivated, with a dedication to continuous self-improvement.
• An effective communicator who can demonstrate resilience.
• A Teammate who will embrace innovative ideas and solutions.
• Flexible and proactive when faced with a challenge.
• A strong work ethic, with a positive can-do attitude.
• A proven track record of delivering excellent sound supervising.
• An in depth understanding of broadcast audio equipment including Riedel, RP1 and Calrec audio desks.
• Experience of up-to-date broadcast developments and production processes such as remote production and I.P. delivery.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comprehension of cloud-based workflows beneficial.

We deliver the most innovative and best Sports content experience to our customers across all platforms. We promote continuous innovation, driving value for our customers and high-quality output. Everyone is passionate about sport and proud of the work that they undertake both on screen and behind the scenes.

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 

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 in the office per week. 

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 find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.