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Production Trainee (Freelance) - Sky Sports
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As a key part of the Sky Sports, the Future Talent team has a really varied remit. We are responsible for supporting Sky Sports’ productions teams with content, crew, approved suppliers, travel methods & Logistics.
The aim of the Future Talent Programme is to develop the team for their next role and career at Sky Sports. Whether you’re a school leaver, grad or still studying, at Sky Sports you can combine what you love with what you do best to shape a brilliant career.
What you'll do:
- You will be an enthusiastic, keen, driven & motivated individual, with a strong desire to work in Television production and Content Creation.
- You will need to be able to learn and adapt quickly, with a calm outlook when working under pressure.
- The role will entail but not be limited to:
- Support studio, gallery, edit, outside broadcast & digital productions in various ways, such as providing refreshments, assisting with stats, graphics & logs.
- Greet & chaperone visitors, guests & talent around the Sky campus and OB’s.
- Work with Content teams preparing for upcoming productions & events.
- Log Sports Content for edit highlights and archive purposes. Logging all live PL / EFL/ WSL/ Golf/ F1 and Tennis.
- Work with EFL and Premier League teams in a support on site OB role.
- Logging Tennis/ F1 and NFL edits for highlights package removing ad breaks/ swearing etc for FTA.
- Basic desktop editing of content to contribute to productions, for linear broadcast, on demand, digital or social media platforms.
- Support the various Production and Studio teams in coordinating and logistics.
- Work with the Operations team in and around the office, carrying out various administrative tasks.
- Learn, develop & build your knowledge on the various roles and functions.
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What you'll bring:
- The candidate must have a strong passion for Sport as well as outstanding knowledge across various Sports.
- The candidate must be flexible and be able to work at times best fitting to the Sky Sports calendar, including early, late, night and weekend work as well as some travel.
- Any experience in Television, Broadcasting, Sport or Production is beneficial but not essential.
- Strong English language and written skills are required.
- A good knowledge of basic IT programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.) and Social Media platforms are essential.
- A full clean driving licence would be beneficial.
This will involve weekend shift patterns.
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.
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, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
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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:
Recognised as an ‘Inclusive Top 50 Employer’ and a ‘Times Top 50 Employer for Women’, we’re working hard to ensure we’re a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and the potential you’ll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working!
And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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