Multi Skilled Operator

As an experienced Multi-Skilled Operator at Sky Sports News, you'll be at the heart of our dynamic studio environment, ensuring seamless production and fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Your role will be diverse, engaging, and integral to delivering high-quality broadcasts.

What’ll do:

• Experience in operating robotic cameras simultaneously alongside the lighting control system and manage the studio floor in Sky Sports News, delivering high-quality work, following best practices, and embodying the inclusive and collaborative behaviours expected at Sky.
• Act as a central point of communication fostering effective collaboration between crew, Directors Presenters, and guests, using a talkback system to relay instructions from the Gallery to the studio floor.
• Ensure the functionality of equipment, such as microphones and earpieces, by conducting regular checks before each show, considering accessibility requirements.
• Anticipate changes to the set and show by proactively reviewing the program schedule, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in accommodating diverse needs and preferences.
• Take responsibility for addressing equipment and control system failures or issues in the studio environment, and promptly escalate them to the relevant parties when necessary.
• Provide comprehensive reports to the Operations Support Manager, highlighting outcomes and lessons learned. Uphold the highest standards in housekeeping practices, cultivating a culture of respect for technical equipment and facilities, and implementing efficient processes for their effective use and maintenance within the team.
• Maintain a strong awareness of current Health and Safety guidelines, fostering a safe working environment by promoting and adhering to good practices.

What’ll bring:

• Operate Robotic Cameras & Lighting Systems: Simultaneously manage robotic cameras and the lighting control system, delivering high-quality visuals. Ensure all equipment is set up and functioning correctly.
• Studio Floor Management: Act as the central communication hub between the crew, directors, presenters, and guests. Use the talkback system to relay instructions and ensure smooth operations.
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct regular checks on microphones, earpieces, and other equipment, addressing any issues promptly and ensuring accessibility requirements are met.
• Program Schedule Review: Anticipate changes and adapt to diverse needs by proactively reviewing the program schedule, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Address equipment and control system failures, escalating issues to relevant parties when necessary.
• Reporting & Housekeeping: Provide comprehensive reports to the Operations Support Manager, highlight outcomes and lessons learned, and maintain high standards in housekeeping practices.
• Health & Safety: Promote a safe working environment by adhering to current Health and Safety guidelines and encouraging good practices.
• Development & Progression: Engage in trails to enhance your technical and operational skills. Benefit from mentorship opportunities and clear career pathways in Sky Sports.

Sky Sports

We deliver the most innovative and best Sports content experience to our customers across all platforms. We promote continuous innovation, driving value for our customers and high-quality output. Everyone is passionate about sport and proud of the work that they undertake both on screen and behind the scenes.

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

Where you’ll work:

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.

Inclusion:

Recognised as an ‘Inclusive Top 50 Employer’ and a ‘Times Top 50 Employer for Women’, we’re working hard to ensure we’re a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and the potential you’ll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working!

And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.