Sky News NOC Trainee

Want to do the best work of your life? Make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. 

Join our dynamic Osterley based team and gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of live news and sports news broadcasting. This entry-level role offers a structured training pathway, giving you the opportunity to operate, support, and maintain a wide range of broadcast encoders and streaming devices used to deliver live content to Sky platforms. 

You’ll be actively involved in supporting delivery of daily news and sports news coverage, special projects, and live events, working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. This role has been designed to offer you career development and progression. 

What you'll do: 

• Become a member of the Sky News Operations Centre (NOC) team who play a pivotal role in the delivery of live and non-live content for Sky News and Sky Sports News. 

• You will follow in-house structured training, working alongside various Sky teams to deliver breaking news around the clock. Learning how to operate and modify the latest innovative technology to deliver news content to our customers.

• Throughout your training you will have the opportunity to gain a good understanding of a variety of broadcasting and IT systems. Learning to deliver video and audio via a broad range of options including IP, 4G/5G cellular bonding devices, satellite and fibre options.  

• Sky News requires cutting edge thinking to ensure ever changing technology delivers the best customer experience possible. This will require working calmly and professionally in a diverse, fast paced, exciting environment often to tight deadlines. 

• This role is a shift-based 24/7 operation involving some night work. You need to be prepared to accept the flexible and dynamic nature of working in a 24-hour news environment.

What you'll bring: 

• You will have the opportunity to learn how to operate, support and maintain a variety of broadcast equipment and streaming devices through your involvement supporting delivery of daily news coverage, projects, and special events. Working as part of a team and at times independently.   

• During your training you will provide technical support to news and sports news teams some of whom may be working in a challenging environment, using effective and appropriate communication.   

• A good level of computer literacy (Microsoft, Apple) and a basic understanding of networking and internet streaming protocols.   

• Prior educational or work experience in broadcast technology, sound production environment or related industry would be advantageous but not a requirement.  

• Although a technical role, a demonstrable interest in news and current affairs is expected.    

Sky News 

Sky News is a world-class news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to storytelling. 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: 

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place 

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate 

• A generous pension package 

• Private healthcare 

• Discounted mobile and broadband 

• A wide range of 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, Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury, Acton Town and Ealing Broadway tube stations. There’s also plenty of parking, bike shelters and showers.  

On campus you’ll find six subsidised restaurants 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: 

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. 

We are 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 to your recruiter as early as you can. 

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.