VOD Scheduler FTC 6 months

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Role/ Team overview

CxO Products UK is an operational team working across some of Sky’s most popular On Demand areas such as Home pages, Kids, Catch Up TV and Sky Cinema. We work closely with merchandising teams to ensure that Sky customers are served the very best content recommendations across all our platforms (Sky Glass, Sky Stream, Sky Q, Sky Go and Sky+). As we work with imagery, synopses and other metadata, accuracy and attention to detail are vital for the role, as is an ability to work well with other teams. Whilst the role is mainly focused on working within our scheduling systems, there are opportunities for creative individuals to contribute to the editorial vision of the On Demand service. As a member of the CxO Products UK team you’ll help manage:  

• Working with editorial teams to implement their strategy within various content management systems.  

• Building and maintaining relationships with other key parts of the organisation such as Media Management, Marketing, Stills, Linear scheduling teams, Compliance and Platform Control.  

• Reviewing the user interface to ensure content is working correctly and ensuring that the best possible images and synopses are being surfaced.  

• Working alongside technical teams to troubleshoot issues and liaising with them on system improvements.  

• Having the imagination and foresight to challenge and change the way On Demand works, as well as giving ideas for improvements to the proposition.  

What You’ll bring:  

• Demonstrable excellent attention to detail, an inquisitive mind and the confidence to challenge inconsistencies or anomalies 

• A solid background in TV scheduling or similar operational role. 

• Good working knowledge of a range of VOD platforms and a passion for content. 

• The ability to investigate time-critical issues and work with a number of stakeholders to find solutions. 

• Proven organisational skills, effective workload management, with the ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing situations. 

• A talent for fostering relationships with stakeholders and collaborating in a large team. 

• An ability to communicate complex situations to stakeholders with wide ranging skill sets. 

• A solid background in data entry and system inputting  

• A curiosity and enthusiasm to challenge and improve the status quo, and to ensure that the customer experience is the very best it can be.  

Benefits and perks

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: 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

How you’ll work  

At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds – time working at home, as well as time in the office.

The hybrid working expectations are 2 days in the office per week. 

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. 

Who we are  

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're 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 as early as you can.  

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.   

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. 

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