About this programme

Join us as a Post-production Technical Operator Apprentice and dive into the world of Broadcast and Post-production.

You’ll support our Edit Operations team, mastering Broadcast-specific workflows and techniques for all of Sky's Content Creation teams like; Entertainment, News, Drama, Sport & Sports Broadcasting. Learn; what it means to be an Edit Assistant, gain invaluable technical knowledge, and build strong relationships, with clients and peers in a supportive environment. Work closely with our Editing, Grading, and Audio Dubbing departments to expand your Post-production skills.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide support across all aspects of post-production within your scope of responsibility.
• Developing a thorough knowledge of inter-departmental workflows and end to end process to support and aide the editing department.
• Manage incoming media for Entertainment & Sport shows.
• Log and report support and workflow issues.
• Ingest of footage that has been captured on location from production and exporting viewing links of footage
• PreparE Edited sequences for Audio turnovers.
• Participate & contribute to general technical discussions.
• Help to advise clients when logistical and technical issues arise.

This role is solely based on site and there is no hybrid option available.

The qualification

Overview: This exciting Post-Production Technical Operator (PPTO) apprenticeship has been developed by a trailblazer group of employers in collaboration with London South Bank University (LSBU). The apprenticeship is also supported by ScreenSkills and is approved for delivery by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IfATE). You may be required to travel to our training provider sites from time to time for training and upskilling workshops.

As an apprentice you will be involved with 80% on-the-job training with Sky Post-production plus 20% off-the-job learning from the registered and approved training provider, where you’ll be required to travel to LSBU. Apprentices undergo an external independent assessment at the end to demonstrate whether they have achieved full operational competence and receive an officially recognised qualification.

The training will cover best practice for media ingest, storage management, media export, secure digital despatch, support for creative colleagues in content finishing and quality assessment of finished content. Apprentices will be assessed for operational competence after the 12-month apprenticeship by a multiple-choice exam, a professional discussion and practical tests under the eye of an independent assessor.

What we’re looking for

Education: You’ll need a minimum of five GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4), including English and Maths or BTEC Level 1 and 2.

We are seeking a passionate individual with a strong interest in post-production, someone eager to learn and explore the intricacies of the field. No prior experience is necessary; we are open to candidates at any level, as long as they bring enthusiasm and a genuine drive to grow in this role.

Other skills we’re looking for include:

• Basic knowledge of any Editing Products e.g. Avid Media Composer, Da Vinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, etc.
• Basic understanding of post-production workflows
• Basic knowledge UK video standards
• Strong work ethic
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Effective time management and reporting
• Calm in a high-pressured environment

Eligibility criteria

To be considered for this role, you must meet all of the following eligibility criteria.

• You have a minimum of five GCSEs A* - C (or equivalent grades 9-4), including English and Maths, or or BTEC Level 1 and 2 by September 2025.
• You will be above the statutory school leaver age by September 2025.
• You will have completed any current education by September 2025 and do not plan to be undertaking any education throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.
• You will have resided in the UK or Republic of Ireland for three years by September 2025, unless you have an exemption listed in Annex A of the document linked below.
• If you are on a time limited visa, your visa will not expire at any point during the apprenticeship programme.

Apprenticeship eligibility criteria

Please note that the majority of these points are due to apprenticeship levy funding rules in England, which may be reviewed here for your reference: Apprenticeship Funding Rules You’ll need to meet Apprenticeship levy eligibility criteria

Right to Work

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

Please read the above carefully before continuing with your application. If you have any questions about the eligibility criteria, please contact us at apprenticeships@sky.uk.

Status

Applications are now open! The deadline for submission is Monday 16th of December 2024 at 11am.

We may close for applications earlier than 16th of December 2024 due to high volumes, however this programme will not close any earlier than 2nd of December 2024 at 11am.