Media Operator - FTC 12 Months

We believe in better. And 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 Q 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.

We are looking for a Media Operator (12-month FTC) to join the Sky News Ingest team based in Sky Studios in West London. As a Media Operator you’ll be the central point for all incoming files and video feeds for Sky News. Acting as a liaison with production teams, ingest will manage all media coming into the studio and having a direct contribution as to what goes out on air.

• As part of a team be responsible for processing and quality checking over 130,000 videos and files for Sky News
• Work directly with client Sky News but also building a close working relationship with other Content handling departments, including Sky Sports News Ingest
• Work on special news events such as elections and summits and be responsible for delivering the extra workloads on tight schedules

• A demonstrable ability to work in a fast paced and high-pressured TX Critical role
• An aptitude for learning and a motivation for continuous development as a multi skilled operator
• Excellent organisation skills & clear/effective communication skills
• An ability to take responsibility for certain areas of work and be proactive with problem solving
• A strong knowledge of and interest in Sports and current affairs
• Experience of working in a broadcast environment is desirable as is an understanding of broadcast systems and production processes

Team overview 

Content technology and innovation 

Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content! 

Inclusion & how you'll work 

We are a Disability Confident 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. 

Your office space  

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. 

We'd love to hear from you 

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. 

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. 

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way. 

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.