Multi-Skilled Camera Operator - Sky Sports (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Role overview:

The Multi-Skilled Camera Operator is a field-based role focused on delivering high-quality live and recorded sports news coverage across the UK. Combining technical camera operation with responsive newsgathering, you’ll work in fast-paced, often breaking news environments.

You’ll manage on-location logistics, operate and troubleshoot broadcast equipment, and collaborate closely with reporters and production teams to ensure smooth delivery. The role also involves representing Sky professionally on-site.

It’s a hands-on position suited to someone technically strong, adaptable, and comfortable working independently.   

What you’ll do:

• Operate broadcast cameras for live hits, press conferences, match‑day coverage, and news features.

• Coordinate with Assignments and LCD, responding promptly to job allocations and schedule changes.

• Manage travel, vehicle operation, and on‑location logistics.

• Set up and troubleshoot technical equipment including cameras, audio, lighting, and LiveU units.

• Work collaboratively with reporters, producers, and fellow Rangers.

• Maintain excellent communication and represent Sky professionally on location.

• Take on Production Manager duties for SSN major events within your area, ensuring smooth planning, coordination, and on-site execution and assisting Sky Sports when necessary.

What you’ll bring:

Essential criteria:   

• Strong technical camera operation skills.  

• Ability to work independently in dynamic, breaking‑news environments.

• Excellent communication and organisational ability.

• UK driving licence and confidence operating Ranger vehicle.

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:   

• Free NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema    

• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution  

• Private healthcare with mental health support   

• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance   

• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect   

• Sharesave and Tech schemes   

• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences  

How you’ll work:

This role requires flexibility to support the demands of high-profile campaigns, including irregular working hours such as evenings, weekends, and early starts where needed. Travel across the UK will also be required to support on-site activity, including shoots, events, and key campaign moments.

Your office base :

Field based

This is a predominantly field-based role, with the majority of time spent on location across the UK. You’ll travel regularly to support live broadcasts, events, and on-site production activity, rather than being based in a fixed office.

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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