Sky

Live Unit Subtitler (German language) - FTC 12 months

Posted Jun 26, 2025
Job ID: R0047832
Location
London, Middlesex
Hours/week
6 hrs/week
Payrate range
Unknown

Do you have a keen interest in football? Know your Bayern Munich from your RB Salzburg? Then this could be the role for you! Here at Sky, we are looking for sharp Live Subtitlers who will be working on coverage of the German Bundesliga, Bundesliga 2, and the Austrian Bundesliga. 

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:

  • Produce and deliver German subtitles for live football programming on Sky Germany and Sky Austria channels 

  • Using Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software, use respeaking techniques to generate accurate live subtitles for instant transmission of a standard to be aligned with Ofcom guidelines and Sky SLAs 

  • Repurpose live captions for repeat showings 

  • Log and report all failures in transmission to the appropriate person or people and/or complete the fault log, working closely with Technical Services department on site 

  • Exhibit quick reactions and responses to transmission operational problems and bring up to line management/technical support 

  • Join a shift-based working pattern. A mixture of afternoon and evening shifts Friday to Sunday  

  • Work from home, with the option to attend touchdown days at the office in Osterley 

What you'll bring:
  • A native German speaker 

  • An excellent standard of written German, including grammar, spelling and attention to detail, is crucial for this position 

  • A curiosity and in-depth knowledge of football 

  • Ability to adapt to different subtitling styles to meet changing needs of the business and, where vital, to improve output 

  • Familiarity with programme compliance issues 

  • Ability to remain calm and think quickly when under pressure 

We bring the best from the global market into Sky – we buy technology, marketing, corporate, operational services and editorial production solutions. We are an international team working with our stakeholders our partners to curate the most effective and efficient customer-led operating model. High ethical standards are embedded in our team, and we engage our supply chains in creating a sustainable future!

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

How you’ll work – hybrid working

The world has changed. And so have we. We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home.

This role is a part-time role, fully remote .

Your office space:

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 are 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 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.

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