Camera Operator Editor - Birmingham

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 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.

What you’ll do:

• Acquiring and delivering media to Sky News using a variety of equipment
  depending on the needs of each individual story, potentially on your own.
• A confident, skilled camera and lighting operator, able to use the latest HD
  cameras for ENG, EFP and long-form/documentary style content gathering
  including Panasonic GH7’s.
• A confident user of non-linear editing systems with an ability to understand the complex “in-house” workflow, from acquisition to contribution using Adobe
  Premiere.
• A confident user of IP technologies (LiveU’s/Starlinks/IP dishes) used to deliver LIVE and recorded video content from the field.
• Keen to work with a range of Sky News correspondents, field producers and
  fellow camera operator/editors to gather, manage and deliver the best
  possible content for all Sky News platforms.
• Taking responsibility for your own ENG camera, sound and personal broadcast equipment including the use of company pool/hired vehicles when required.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in delivering a wide variety of raw and edited news
  content for all platforms under pressure of tight deadlines and challenging
  environments.
• A highly motivated self-starter who displays evidence of working as part of
  high-performing journalistic teams on editorial and creative projects.
• A keen sense of what makes high quality visual journalism on both TV and
  digital platforms, as well as enthusiasm to continually improve all aspects of
  the news gathering process.
• A reliable team player who demonstrates a willingness to adapt to every kind
  of news assignment.
• An ambition to consistently produce work at the highest level and contribute
  to Sky’s award-winning coverage.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills as well as the
  ability to positively interact with a variety of people and situations.
• A consistent commitment and desire to work in the 'Breaking News' industry,
  with a keen interest and desire to travel to anywhere in the world, at times
  with limited or no notice, including travel to hostile and high-pressure
  environments.
• Having the ability to confidently operate a range of ENG cameras, editing and
  transmission equipment for all news gathering purposes.
• Good IT skills
• Possessing a strong sense of how news works for online platforms, including
  Facebook / X / Sky News Mobile App

Team overview:

Sky News 

At Sky News, our mission is to bring you the full story, first. We take you there, 24:7, reporting from the heart of the events changing our world. We ask the big questions of everyone, revealing what you want to know. And our style is bold and independent, giving you a fresh perspective.  

In the UK, Sky News is a compelling alternative to the public service broadcasters and opinion-driven news outlets, reaching one in three people every month. Across the world, we are one of the most-followed English language news brands on social media, bringing award-winning British journalism to a global audience. Sky News is part of Sky, one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies, owned by Comcast Corporation. Watch Sky News, free, wherever you get your news.  

The Rewards:

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

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.