Media Coordinator FTC 6 months

We don’t just believe in better. We make it happen.   

Better content. Better products. And better careers.   

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.  

And we do it all right here at Sky.

This is a 6-month fixed-time contract role.

Role/ Team overview   

Content Technology and Innovation 

Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to living rooms across the country. With 25,00 colleagues, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to make sure we use the best and most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content.  

The Media Coordinator sits at the center of all content processing across Sky’s linear, VOD and OTT platforms delivering the content our customers love. Acting as the focal figure for content operations, you will proactively manage long form and short form materials throughout Sky’s Broadcast system, adhering to TX critical deadlines.  

The Media Coordinator will oversee the end-to-end process for all content processing at Sky, from coordinating ordering and delivery of materials from studios and distributors, through to managing the delivery of all content across Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Go and Now TV.   

What you'll do

• Handling delivery of Sky’s flagship Entertainment, Cinema and Sport content  

• Coordinating on time delivery of linear and on demand content, working closely with many areas across Sky such as Planning, Scheduling and Playout  

• Responsible for building and maintaining internal and external relationships with various clients, studios and distributors  

• Act as first line of support for Sky’s MAM system for over 3000 staff members in production teams across Sky and play a critical role in the sourcing, storage and archiving of media.  

• Play a pivotal role in major projects, representing the department and wider business areas, ensuring that the customer is at the central point of all work being carried out.   

• Rotation of responsibilities within the department to ensure you are always learning and developing your skills 

What you'll bring

• A high level of customer service and client focus  

• Ability to demonstrate clear and concise communication skills with colleagues and customers alike  

• Strong organisational skills to deal with and prioritise your daily workload  

• The ability to assess, maintain and develop own performance and aid the team performance objectively against agreed productivity and quality targets  

• Flexibility to work a shift pattern including weekends and night shifts  

• Previous experience with media management or within a broadcast Media environment is highly advantageous    

Benefits and perks

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

•   Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows 

•   A generous pension package 

•   Private healthcare 

•   Discounted mobile and broadband

How you’ll work  

At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds – time working at home, as well as time in the office.

The hybrid working expectations are 2 days in the office per week. 

The shift pattern is a 5-week rotation with Week 1: 07:00-15:30 M-F, Week 2: 11:30-20:00 M-F, Week 3: 09:00-17:30 M-F, Week 4: 09:00-17:30 MTWFSS, and Week 5: 09:00-17:30 TWTF.    

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. 

Who we are  

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're 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 as early as you can.  

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.   

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. 

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