Automation Director - Sky Sports (12month FTC)

12month FTC

The Automation Director collaborates with many roles across Sky to deliver and maintain our award-winning sports output. The role is studio based at Osterley in an automated gallery and you will be at the forefront of a new way of working with an interest in new technology.

What you'll do:

• Operate automation technology live on air for transmission of programmes.
• Use automation to increase options for reliably producing complex sequences.
• Spot any errors or conflicts in the rundown while the programme is on air, and correct to work within automation using NRCS or automation client
• Break out of automation when the situation demands and work "on the fly", returning the programme to automation when appropriate.
• You’ll demonstrate a good working knowledge of multi-camera directing, lighting, sound, graphics, media content delivery and auto-cue.
• Ability to use automation technology and understand how it links to gallery devices, such as the vision and sound mixers, graphics and video play-out and camera robotics.
• Coordinate and direct production, crew, talent and remote sources.
• Work with editorial teams to ensure correct building and coding of all story elements within the running order and ensuring this is reflected in the automation rundown.
• You’ll be able to swiftly evaluate, decide and implement rapid changes effectively, through succinct and clear communication and adapt coding live to maintain the sky standard broadcast
• Work closely with the editorial teams to ensure the look and feel of the output maintains the standards of Sky
• Liaise with internal and external production teams to gather programme requirements, and work with SPS staff and Senior Automation Director to build automation workflows to support these programme requirements

What you'll bring:

• A genuine passion for TV production and strong familiarity of our brands and subject matters.
• Previous experience of working in a professional role within a live gallery environment.
• Drive for technological innovation, and continuous proactive improvement.
• Team focussed and collaborative individual.
• Strong understanding of editorial requirements.
• Confident working in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Ability to make quick decisions, solve problems and remain calm under pressure.

Sky Sports

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.

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 exclusive 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 unique 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:

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 your potential. 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.