Social & Audience Engagement Producer (UK News) (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, 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.

Sky News is on a mission to be the best live, breaking and premium news broadcaster. We are  transforming into a premium video-first newsroom built for the digital future by 2030. 

With one of the largest, leading TikTok news accounts and the most sought-after YouTube  channel for breaking news and bespoke daily social live streams, the Audience and Social Team  sits at the heart of our work to connect with and deliver for our audiences. 

This is one of two exciting new roles working to promote and showcase our coverage. This post  is for people with an interest in UK news and specialist journalism. (The other post focuses on  Politics and World news). You’ll work closely with the presenter and programme team behind  The UK Tonight with Sarah-Jane Mee to promote the journalism, brand and talent at the heart of  our domestic offer.

What you’ll do:

• Be familiar and comfortable with the original journalism from our award-winning home  and specialist newsgathering teams and have a passion for telling these stories 

• Know what makes a great social post and smart digital video 

• Have detailed knowledge of crafting and optimising social content for Instagram, TikTok,  Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube 

• Have creative ideas for developing our talent in these areas with the aim of fostering  community and audience engagement 

• Be someone who takes pride in accuracy as well as coming up with fresh ideas, for  treatments or original stories 

• Be a standout colleague who is comfortable working closely with other parts of the  newsroom, demonstrating adaptability and resilience at work 

• Be a digital native – and a passionate consumer of news on multiple platforms 

• Know how to tell sophisticated stories in a clear and innovative way with the audiences’  needs in mind 

• Be comfortable mostly working evenings Monday to Thursday with an ability to flex  around news demands – this is 24-hour news and we’ll need you on the biggest stories

What you’ll bring:

• A heartfelt belief in the importance of journalism to serve our audiences and hold power  to account

• Knowledge of the Sky News brand, its key programming strands and talent across all  platforms 

• Have experience of working closely and building trusted relationships with presenters  and high-profile guests. 

• Proven experience in posting content to news publishers and presenters’ social media  accounts 

• Excellent writing skills 

• An ability to work at pace whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy

• Demonstrable training and knowledge of media law and the regulatory environment in  the UK (copyright, defamation, Ofcom code etc) 

• Flair for innovation, creativity and generating ideas and an eye for what makes for a  compelling social clip and social promotion strategy 

• Proficiency with Adobe suite (particularly Premiere, Photoshop, AfterEffects) to edit  videos and create engaging, clickable graphics

• Experience self-shooting social media content using smartphones and Osmos

• A strong understanding of the news agenda across the UK and Ireland, the devolved  nations and regions as well as an interest in a broad range of specialist journalism (e.g.  health, communities, home affairs, royals, science, tech and business and economics.) 

How to Apply:   

To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, skills, and motivation for joining our team. Your cover letter should be no longer than one page and should clearly explain why you are the right fit for this role. Applications with cover letter that doesn't meet requirements above or with no cover letter may not be considered.

Team overview:

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

How you'll work:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

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:

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.