Sound Supervisor

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 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. 

The role of the Sound Supervisor is to perform sound duties at the highest level and provide supervision of your production crew and its systems. As part of the team, this role will significantly contribute to the effective delivery of sound & communications, that service the requirements of all Sky and some third-party channels, using the resources of Sky Sports.

You will be proactive in maintaining Sky’s position as an industry leader in sound production, including planning and implementing changes to our working practices.

The role provides support to the managers of an exceptionally skilled and highly motivated operational team, who work together to deliver excellence. You could be working across all Sky Sports, Sky News and  Sky Sports Racing

programmes. There will also be opportunities to work on outside broadcasts.

Candidates should be prepared to work occasional overnight and weekend shifts, as the role follows a rotating shift pattern that may change over time.

What You'll Do: 

• To provide professional audio services to Sky and third-party clients,
• Work with our studio team to produce a cohesive and balanced programme sound mix for the viewer,
• Set up and be responsible for the Studios communications systems, to facilitate the effective operation of the production environment,
• Work closely with Production Teams to plan audio requirements for each event,
• Proactively assist in the management of facilities and equipment. Reporting any technical failures through the agreed procedures and channels within Sky,
• Supervise our sound crew within the operational environment, providing mentorship and training where applicable,
• Work with our senior sound team by identifying training areas for team members, to benefit their growth and development,
• Adhere to the occupational health practices and general wellbeing at work by following Sky’s Health & Safety policies and procedures. Reporting all issues to the H&S representative as appropriate.

What You'll Bring: 

• A strong work ethic, with a positive can-do attitude,
• A proven track record of delivering excellent sound supervising,
• An in depth understanding of broadcast audio equipment including Riedel, RP1 and Calrec audio desks,
• Experience of up-to-date broadcast developments and production processes such as remote production and I.P. delivery.
• A strong sense of motivation and a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the resilience to navigate challenges effectively.
• A collaborative mindset, open to fresh ideas and innovative approaches.
• A flexible and proactive attitude, ready to adapt and take initiative when faced with new challenges.

 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 

How You'll Work: 

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding 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 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. 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. 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.

We reserve the right to close this posting at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.