Production Manager - Sky Sports (12month FTC)

Sky Sports Production team has a wide and varied remit across our portfolio of sporting rights. Our Production Managers are responsible for delivering all of our content, whether that be at Sky Studios or at our numerous outside broadcasts in the UK & worldwide.

What you'll do:

• As a member of the production team within Sky Sports, you'll oversee the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations.
• Produce comprehensive, accurate and clear production planning & reporting for all content production to be delivered by themselves or others, including timetable of events for all stakeholders.
• Ensure the cost of the allocated production remains within the budgeted parameters through good communication with all stakeholders. Ensure all financial reporting is up to date and validated for allocated events.
• Continually report up to date budget information for allocated events to your senior team.
• Main point of contact with suppliers and Sky Production Services to organise all technical and facility requirements.
• Ensure that workflows and protocols are adhered to and consistent on production events.
• Understanding & implementation of production health & safety requirements.
• Write comprehensive risk assessments to ensure all safety & security provisions are in place.
• Work to achieve sustainable productions in line with Sky Zero plans.
• Liaise with Stadium and site owners to ensure necessary arrangements required for production with the ability to influence development for the benefit of the production.
• Maintain operational working relationships with governing bodies, external rights holders, clubs, management and operational personnel within event venues.
• Communicating project status to internal and external stakeholders in relevant
  meetings and through documentation such as status reports & project timelines. .
• Liaise with Transmission and MCR/Satellite Operations & scheduling during
  planning and broadcast.

What you'll bring:

• Significant outside broadcast production & venue experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate internally, externally and at different levels.
• The ability to be focused, prioritise and do the right thing.
• The ability to deal with and handle conflict situations with sensitivity and impartiality.
• Exemplary attention to detail in all areas of planning & delivery.
• A curious proactive solution focussed approach to improve and maintain high
  standards for our customers.
• The ability to demonstrate and be part of an inclusive and diverse team.
• Experience with Remote Production methods & workflows would be beneficial

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 
• Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences 

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