Corporate Communications Lead, Content - 12 month FTC

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. 

This role is responsible for leading all external corporate and internal communications activity across Sky Studios in the UK and Italy, as well as managing industry and internal communications for Sky UK&I Content. The role also leads marketing and communications for Sky Studios Elstree, playing a key role in delivering against the commercial strategy for the film and TV studio.

What You'll Do: 

•  Working within Corporate Affairs and to the broader comms strategy, devise and execute an ambitious and strategic external corporate communications plan for Sky Studios and UK&I Content
• Leading on the profiling of key executives from Sky Studios and UK&I Content, including Chief Content Officer and CEO Sky Studios, including festival appearances, industry panels, keynote speeches and media interviews related to overall strategy and not show/film specific.
• Leading on Sky Studios and UK&I Content corporate brand presence at key corporate festivals and markets around the world, as well as designing and delivering owned corporate events for Sky Studios and UK&I Content (e.g. Winter Drinks, Industry Brunch)
• Develop and deliver the strategy for all internal communications activity across Sky Studios and UK&I Content including major internal events such as Sky Studios/ UK&I Content Together.
• Build and lead on all external relations activity for Sky Studios Elstree, including engagement with press, community stakeholders and the industry, alongside developing and delivering a strategic and efficient b2b marketing campaign that delivers against the revenue targets for the studio.  
• Ensure all communications deliver strategic value to Sky Studios and UK&I Content, while also supporting the broader Sky brand and corporate narrative, working in partnership with colleagues across Corporate Affairs. 

What You'll Bring: 

• Proven track-record of effective communications across internal, external and b2b marketing.
• Experience of dealing with trade and national press on high-profile subjects.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team providing guidance while also promoting development.
• A team player, who is able to engage colleagues across multiple divisions and disciplines.
• Project management and large-scale event experience.
• Experience of managing a number of competing priorities and challenges in a high-pressure environment.
• The ability to work independently and entrepreneurially within a large organisation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised and with an excellent eye for detail.
• Deep knowledge of the international TV business and industry landscape.
• Broader experience across other communications disciplines such as social and public affairs are desirable.

The Rewards: 

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

• Access to free NOWTV, for streaming all your favourite shows 
• A generous pension package 
• Private healthcare 
• Discounted mobile and broadband 

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.