Planning Producer - 6month FTC

6month FTC

Sky News is inviting applicants for the role of Planning Producer. Our Planning Producers are multi-skilled individuals who help drive the news agenda for tomorrow and beyond. They are at the centre of organising and creating the very best content for all platforms by harnessing our newsgathering strength. It’s a role for a journalist with both production skills and newsgathering skills. You need strong editorial judgement and a commitment to high quality journalism.

What you’ll do:

• Support the planning operation which drives next day and future coverage of home news coverage throughout the UK
• Planning coverage of news stories including filming and interviews with an emphasis on strong storytelling and original journalism, as well as quality coverage of landmark stories and events.
• Working alongside Correspondents to deliver first class coverage for digital and television platforms
• At all times, playing a key liaison role in ensuring newsroom operations are joined up and collaborative across all Sky News platforms.
• Help develop and drive original home news journalism.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong editorial judgement and evidence of journalistic enterprise
• Demonstrable experience of decision-making about news coverage
• First class communication skills
• Understanding of the ever-changing media landscape and the requirements of cross-platform news delivery.
• Demonstrable ability to develop and deliver creative ideas.
• Good understanding of media law and compliance issues.

Sky News

Sky News is a world-class news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to story-telling. Our aim is to be the best and most trusted place for news, reflecting the diversity of our audience. Made by people who dare to challenge. Made for people who want clarity in an uncertain world.

The Rewards:

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

• Access to free NOWTV, for streaming all your favourite shows 
• A generous pension package 
• Private healthcare 
• Discounted mobile and broadband 

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.

Inclusion:

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We’ve also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more passionate about who you are and your potential. 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.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

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.