Music Reporting Assistant (9 month FTC)

Sky’s Music Department are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and self-motivated individual to join the Music Reporting team.

The purpose of the Music Reporting Assistant is to ensure that complete and accurate data is provided to the music societies. Adhering to strict monthly deadlines, they have the responsibility of making sure that both transmission and music details are entered and verified on Soundmouse (Sky’s digital library, clearance and reporting system). This allows the timely & accurate distribution of royalties by the music societies to performers, composers, publishers and labels.

The Music Department is part of Sky Studios - Sky's original programming arm across Europe and provides a wide range of resource and support to different business areas across the Sky Group.

The main content areas of the business served are Sky Entertainment, Sky Sports, Sky Cinema and Sky Creative with the department structured by way of four individual teams: Licensing, Creative, SATV and Reporting.

What you'll do

• Ensure monthly reporting deadlines are met
• Be fully competent in the use of relevant systems including BSS, Soundmouse & PRS for Music
• Ensure cue sheets are approved to a high degree of accuracy on a consistent basis
• Validate track & usage details using various web-based music resources
• Identify & resolve issues that may occur through the automated identification of music
• Work closely with the Music Licensing, Creative & SATV teams to ensure the accurate reporting of licensed & commissioned music
• Build & maintain solid & effective working relationships with both internal & external contacts

Minimum requirements

• Proficient in MS Office/MS Teams
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work to fixed deadlines & prioritise workload.
• Understand the need for accuracy, diligence & accountability when dealing with cue sheet data and music reporting.
• Professional, positive & pro-active attitude is essential along with the ability to work well both as an individual & within a team
• Previous experience & understanding of music copyright & reporting, along with working knowledge of Soundmouse would be 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:  

• 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 

 We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week.  

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.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.