VOD Scheduler - Sports (12 month FTC)

“We’re looking for a talented and creative individual to join our team as a Content and Merchandising Planner, working on the Sky Sports Channels and Sports homepages across our TV products, to ensure that our customers have the very best experience when accessing our content - it’s a fantastic opportunity for a sports fan to be involved right in the heart of what we do.” Daniel Day, Programme Manager, Sky Sports.

• A VOD Streaming Scheduler in Sky Sports performs a crucial role, right at the heart of Sports. Responsible for the planning, curation, and maintenance of all sports digital steams, merchandising pages, as well as schedules for our VOD service and communication to other parts of the business.
• Assist with the creation of Digital and linear On Demand content, editorial imagery and schedules for Sky Glass, Sky Q, Sky+ & Sky Go
• To be involved in the scheduling of Sky Sports content across multimedia platforms at Sky, including Sky Glass / Sky Q / Sky+ homepages, On Demand, Sky Go and You Tube
• To assist with rights management data entry.
• To have a good working knowledge of the Sky Sports channels, the wider sports broadcasting landscape and the technology required to perform your role, On Demand and Digital.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to include SPS, Production, Playout Operations, Presentation and Acquisitions team.
• Ability to work flexibly, including potentially weekends / bank holidays on a shift rotation.

• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Data inputting experience
• Strong communication skills
• To be a good team player
• Excellent Knowledge of Sport and a background in television ideally
• Good knowledge of Sky, its various multimedia products and platforms
• Scheduling Experience ideally, including use of scheduling systems

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.

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster: 

• Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows 
• A generous pension package 
• Private healthcare  
• Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers 

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.

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.

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.