Automation Technical Supervisor - Sky Sports (TV Broadcast)

Working at Sky Sports as a member of their technical management team is an exhilarating and dynamic experience that combines the excitement of the sports world with cutting-edge technology in a way that's unmatched.  

Whether it's managing the intricate web of cameras and audio feeds on our News channels or orchestrating the seamless delivery of UHD content on a Premier League match, you are at the forefront of the action. 

Being part of Sky Sports means you're constantly surrounded by a passionate and driven group of colleagues who share your enthusiasm for technology. Collaboration is key, and you'll work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, continually learning and growing in an environment that values innovation and excellence.  

Job Purpose 

The Automation Technical Supervisor, in the Technical Management team in Studios, provides technical ownership of the automation workflows, working at all levels from planning the live on-air look-and-feel, through to scheduling platform changes.  

Support the operational delivery of high-quality productions and own all automation and technical requirements in line with the Sky Sports strategy. 

Reporting into a Studios Technical Manager and working closely with Studios craft teams across a broad range of Sky’s innovative facilities and systems as the technical leads, delivering programming produced through the resources of Sky Sports efficiently and effectively. 

Responsibilities & expectations 

• Technical ownership of automated gallery systems, ensuring our clients feel confident, delivering training and overseeing a service delivery framework. 
• Provide first-line technical support acting as the key point-of-contact for incidents affecting studio operations.  
• Solid understanding of production technical areas including galleries, studios, automation, remote and virtual systems.  
• Set-up galleries, studios and equipment. Ensure visually and by ear that signal paths are correctly aligned. Configure systems technically to broadcast standards. 
• Route internal and external sources, floor vision monitoring and in-vision monitoring. Liaise with other technical areas, OBs, remote productions and MCRs.   
• Quality control and matching of signals, colour balance and video levels by eye using the appropriate interfaces, measuring devices and monitoring.   
• First-line maintenance and escalation.  
• Develop and maintain appropriate comprehensive technical documentation. 

You will be:  

• Highly motivated, with a commitment to continuous self-improvement.  
• Positive and resilient with a strong work ethic.  
• Collaborative and calm under pressure.  
• Confident to step into any studio environment. 
• Patient and thorough when leading training, and during systems testing. 

You will have: 

• Up-to-date knowledge of broadcast technology, developments, and techniques, including Remote Production. 
• Familiarity with systems such as Ross Overdrive, Viz Mosart and Grass Valley Ignite. 
• Understanding of all aspects of studio technical processes. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Good knowledge of vision mixing and technical setup. 
• Comprehension of cloud-based workflows beneficial. 

Sky Production Services is the home of content creation and innovation for Sky and beyond. We provide outstanding facilities and talent for storytellers, including Studios, Post Production and other content production resources. We want to give our customers the best viewing experience, from the picture they see, the sound they hear to the entertainment, sports or news programme they choose to watch.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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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.