Podcast Producer – Sky News (12 Month FTC)

Want to do the best work of your life? Make your mark at Europe’s leading entertainment brand. Our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.

Sky News is looking for a podcast Producer on a 12-month basis to work on its ‘always on’ titles – particularly Politics with Sam and Anne, our collaboration with Politico. You will be immersed in news, especially politics, and have first class editorial and production skills to match an unstinting ambition to make Sky News’ slate the best in the political podcasting arena.

The role involves producing four early morning podcasts a week and taking a role on our relaunched daily news podcast, which publishes in the afternoon.  You might also be asked to work some evenings and weekends as well carrying out on-location production.

You’ll be working with and steering key talent and helping devise effective strategies for promoting content on Sky News and external platforms – particularly in video.

Please note that all applications must be accompanied by examples of your audio production work.

What you’ll do:
 

• Record, Edit, and Publish Sky News Podcasts: Oversee the production process from recording to publishing. Ensure high-quality audio standards and timely release of episodes across all platforms.
• Scriptwriting and Episode Structuring: Craft engaging scripts and structure episodes to maintain listener interest. Brief presenters and guests to ensure smooth and impactful delivery.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues in Sky News’ TV and digital newsroom. Coordinate efforts to promote and cross-promote podcasts, leveraging multimedia channels for maximum reach.
• Content Ideation and Development: Contribute fresh ideas and unique angles for discussion. Stay ahead of current events and trends to keep content relevant and engaging.
• Innovative Format Development: Devise and develop new podcast formats. Experiment with different styles and structures to keep the content fresh and appealing.
• Audience Growth and Engagement: Implement strategies to grow our audience. Focus on editorial impact to attract and retain listeners, using analytics to guide improvements.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience and imagination producing podcasts with a flair for mixing audio creatively and effectively.
• A firm grasp of national and international news ,current affairs and politics.
• An in-depth knowledge of the political podcast market.
• Extensive studio operating, recording, and editing experience.
• Flexibility and a commitment to develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.

Team Overview:

Sky News

At Sky News, our mission is to bring you the full story, first. We take you there, 24:7, reporting from the heart of the events changing our world. We ask the big questions of everyone, revealing what you want to know. And our style is bold and independent, giving you a fresh perspective. 

In the UK, Sky News is a compelling alternative to the public service broadcasters and opinion-driven news outlets, reaching one in three people every month. Across the world, we are one of the most-followed English language news brands on social media, bringing award-winning British journalism to a global audience. 

Sky News is part of Sky, one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies, owned by Comcast Corporation. 

Watch Sky News, free, wherever you get your news. 

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 NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows  
• A generous pension package  
• Private healthcare  
• Discounted mobile and broadband    

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 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.

Why wait?

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

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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.