High-Risk Safety and Security Support Specialist - Sky News

Want to do the best work of your life? 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.

As a vital member of Sky News' High-Risk, Safety, and Security team, you will be instrumental in delivering industry-leading risk management solutions for foreign and home high-risk news gathering operations. You will ensure safety, consistency, and efficiency across all high-risk assignments, supporting the broader Sky News team in producing high-quality journalism in challenging and often hostile environments, with a strong understanding of the unique demands and operational objectives of journalism.

Whilst this role involves risk management and safety support, it is not a deployable position. It is an office based, hybrid working role at our HQ in Osterley and requires a level of flexibility to work out of hours on occasion to support breaking news.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with Experts: Work with High-Risk, Safety, and Security leaders to develop risk management solutions and share best practices in industry forums.

• Conduct Threat Assessments: Research and analyse open-source intelligence to deliver comprehensive threat assessments for informed risk management.

• Foster Partnerships: Build strong relationships with Sky News teams and Sky Group Security to ensure effective risk management.

• Manage Risk Assessments: Create and update risk assessments for Sky News deployments, ensuring compliance with best practices.

• Post-Deployment Reporting: Conduct after-action reviews to assess and improve risk management strategies.

• Ensure Safety Compliance: Align Sky News procedures with safety standards and manage compliance with regulations.

What you'll bring:

• Risk Management Expertise: Passionate and experienced in high-stakes risk management, with strong project management and planning skills.

• News or Production Experience: Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced news or production environment.

• Collaborative and Communicative: Team player with effective communication skills, able to adapt and deliver briefings and reports.

• Tech-Savvy and Detail-Oriented: Embraces new technologies, with a methodical approach to risk management and attention to detail.

• Regulatory and Investigative Skills: Understanding of international safety regulations and expertise in incident investigation and report generation.

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. 

The High-Risk, Safety & Security team at Sky News provides critical safety and security support for teams deployed around the world. This team is responsible for developing and implementing processes and guidelines for risk assessments, both pre-deployment and dynamically, ensuring that all safety measures align with industry best practices. We collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance.

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 

• 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 
   

Inclusion:

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.  

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.

A job you love to talk about. 

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.