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Creative Access

Launch a career with a difference

Recently graduated – or just about to? Looking to launch a career in content or production? We work closely with Creative Access to offer placements to groups who are typically underrepresented in the industry.

On a Creative Access placement, you’ll spend 12 months with us, learning and immersing yourself in the areas you choose. Whether that’s content at Sky Studios Osterley or production at Sky Studios Elstree, you’ll get up close and personal with the way we work at Sky.

You’ll work alongside talented colleagues, building your own skills and experience, and laying the foundations for an exciting career.

The placements

Sky Osterley

Check out our content based opportunities.

Sky Sports

“Be open to new experiences, you never know until you’ve tried it if you’ll like it. Push yourself out of your comfort zone.”

Building a picture gallery from the weekend’s match highlights. Setting up camera equipment for Soccer AM. Attending a last-minute production meeting. No two days at Sky Sports are the same, but you’ll pick up skills and gain experiences that will set you up for success.

The role available to apply for is:

Trainee Reporter and Journalist

This programme offers you the chance to join the experts at Sky Sports, which includes Sky Sports News, Sky Production Services and the 12 Sky Sports Channels.

Learn how they deliver their live sports coverage and sports news stories across their TV, digital and social media platforms. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the planning process and production prep. And work alongside talented reporters, producers, camera crews and gallery staff as well as production and operational support areas.

In this Creative Access 12-month programme, you’ll experience two six-month placements as Trainee Reporter and Journalist. These placements may involve potential travel and a variety of shift patterns.

Join the Sky Sports News reporting team delivering the stories that matter to sports fans in the UK and Ireland. Research and deliver stories across many sports, especially football. You’ll work quickly to develop great contacts, learn how a story starts and progresses. Understand how they gather and distribute news to all their platforms – TV, digital and social. You’ll also hit the road with our talented camera crews and be invited to help be a force for good through sports journalism that can make a difference and have real impact.

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Sky News

“We know 50-60% of what we’re going to do every day, and the rest is a total mystery – so every day will be different.”

Hungry to learn more about the world of journalism? This is your chance. To make the most out of a placement in Sky News, you’ll need to be resilient, hard-working and flexible enough to change direction fast. In return, you’ll get to experience the thrill that comes with breaking big news stories, and the chance to work with an experienced team of journalists to develop your own skills – writing, producing and pitching content of your own.

The role available to apply for is:

Assistant Producer with Digital/ Audio/ TV Production

This programme offers you the chance to join the experts at Sky News. You’ll learn how to deliver high quality coverage of news stories across our 24-hour multi-platform news operation. Get the inside scoop on our editorial process. Develop your researching, writing and editing skills. Work alongside their talented teams to create original and exciting content.

News changes quickly, they know about 50-60% of what they’re going to do every day, and the rest is a total mystery – so every day will be different.

In this Creative Access 12-month programme, you’ll do six-month placements with two of the following teams: Digital, Audio or TV Production.

Learn how to compile the news – from planning, research and writing to the finished piece of content. Your role will include coming up with imaginative ideas for stories and contributors to help give Sky News the edge. Hone your writing skills for digital and broadcast and take this opportunity to work alongside some of the best digital, audio and TV producers and reports in the country.

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Sky Studios

“Sky as a broadcaster is renowned for adaptability and pushing boundaries. It’s embedded in our culture to be that way.”

A Creative Access placement at Sky Studios is a unique opportunity to experience how shows are made from start to finish. It’s a busy production environment, where you’ll have the opportunity to interact with lots of different people in lots of different roles. You could be feeding back on scripts, writing editorial briefs or managing schedules. But, whatever you’re doing, you’ll be getting invaluable experience that will help you launch a successful career.

The role available to apply for is:

Editorial Assistant and Production Assistant

This programme offers you the chance to join the experts at Sky Studios, Drama and Comedy Production and Editorial departments as Editorial Assistant and Production Assistant.

With an ambition to more than double our investment in original content by 2024, Sky Studios funds, develops, commissions, and produces original drama, comedy and documentary for Sky’s 24 million customers and beyond. You’ll probably know some of our shows from the global smash hit Gangs of London to the critically acclaimed I Hate Suzie; from fan favourites like Brassic to one-off specials like Roald & Beatrix.

Learn how we create innovative and exciting stories from script to screen to entertain our customers on Sky Max, Sky Comedy and Sky Atlantic. Working alongside our fast-paced production and talented editorial teams, you’ll have an insight into how shows are developed, produced, delivered on time and budget and then distributed.

In this Creative Access 12-month programme, you’ll experience two six-month placements with the Drama and Comedy Teams as Editorial Assistant and Production Assistant.

Editorial Assistant

Working closely with the Development and Editorial teams in a dynamic environment, you’ll learn about the commissioning process and how shows are submitted, developed, produced and delivered to Sky.

You’ll also gain insight into the importance of the editorial briefs and what makes a Sky show stand out from the rest. In this role you’ll also help provide administrative support to the Sky Drama/ Comedy teams working closely with the Commissioning Editors and Production Execs.

Production Assistant

Working closely with the Production Management teams in a fast-moving environment, you’ll learn how a production needs to be supported by the broadcaster. You’ll help to implement Sky Steps to Greenlight and understand all the phases of the production process from prep through post-production to delivery.

You’ll gain insight and understanding of how and why the team interacts and communicates with the wider business to get shows made i.e. legal, business affairs, finance, distribution, music, compliance, marketing, social, press/PR and delivery.

Your role will be to work alongside the coordinators providing administrative support to the Sky Drama/Comedy production teams, working closely with the Production Execs, developing your skills to enable you to read and understand schedules, call sheets, progress reports, budgets, talent trackers, post-production delivery paperwork and key Sky protocols (eg. Environmental Sustainability guidelines).

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UK Content

“People who love TV and the information that powers it.”

The UK Content team are the central team for all decisions for Sky’s Entertainment portfolio. A placement on this team will help you understand how we make sure Sky customers are getting the content they want. The opportunities are huge – you could be reading scripts, liaising with production companies on viewings and delivery, testing out cast and crew or conducting analysis on whether a second series of a show should be commissioned. The team commission third party producers to make programming, so these are not hands-on production roles. If you’re interested in content, but aren’t sure exactly where you want your career to take you, this could be the placement for you.

The role available to apply for is:

Programme Strategy Assistant and Operations Assistant

The Content Team at Sky UK are responsible for commissioning, acquiring, and planning content across our many content and channel brands. There’s Sky Max, Sky Atlantic, Sky Witness and Sky Comedy. Then there’s the factual services Sky Crime, Sky Nature and Sky Documentaries. Not forgetting Sky Arts, the UK’s only channel dedicated to arts and culture. Our portfolio also includes Sky Cinema, Sky Kids and various free to air channels.

This is a unique opportunity to see how Channels come together, working alongside the many departments involved in creating Sky’s entertainment portfolio. While we do not directly make programmes in the UK Content team, we are across all stages of production whether that be for commissioned or acquired programming.

In this Creative Access 12-month programme, you’ll experience two six-month placements.

Programme Strategy Assistant

In this role you’ll learn how to use research and insight to understand audience behaviours, and to curate, deliver and manage engaging content plans. Your role will also include screening potential titles for our content brands as well as contributing to content discussions, providing editorial feedback and keeping track of the wider content trends that will inform long-term planning decisions.

Operations Assistant

Working alongside our Rights Management and Music teams, you’ll use Silvermouse software (full training provided) to ensure delivery paperwork for non-scripted commissioned productions is complete and correct. You’ll be “the face” of Sky when liaising with independent production companies, giving you an end-to-end view of the commissioning process. You’ll also support the wider team by responding to ad hoc media and clip requests and looking after edit requests for commissioners, senior management, PR and more.

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Sky Studios Elstree

Check out our production based opportunities.

Trainees

Client Services Trainee and Operations Trainee

Advance your career in TV or film career through this placement alongside the team engaging with clients who work with Sky Studios Elstree.

In this Creative Access 12-month programme, you’ll experience two six-month placements.

The focus will be on providing administrative support across all departmental areas, gaining an in-depth understanding of the requirements and expectations that HETV and Feature Film productions have when shooting at a world class Studio facility.

Client Services Trainee

Reporting into the Client Services team and the Commercial Director, you’ll be part of the team that is the primary point of contact for clients coming into the Sky Studios Elstree.

Operations Trainee

Reporting into the Operations team and the Operations Director, you’ll be part of the team that manages the day-to-day production activity at the Studios.

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Runners 

Senior Runner

Working as a flexible resource in support of all departments across Sky Studios Elstree, the runners team has a critical role to play in ensuring that Studio users have a first class production experience whilst working at Sky Studios Elstree.

As a Senior Runner, you’ll spend 6 months within the Client Services team and 6 months in the Operations team and will be a key liaison point between the Running team, Client Services and Operations, Facilities and Productions.

You’ll be coordinating team runners to ensure the provision of first-class customer service to support the clients working at Sky Studios Elstree. This role supports a wide breadth of teams across the site such as Production Reps, Operations, Facilities and more with activities such as taking calls, calendar maintenance, meeting and recce coordination. You’ll also assist in the onboarding of new production crews as well as provide on-set runner service if required by production.

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What we look for
Support
Training & development
Perks
What to expect when you apply

What we look for content

At Sky, we look for people who can rise to the challenge and quickly focus on finding a solution. People who are always striving for simpler, smarter, faster and better ways of working. Whether that’s explaining complicated things simply and confidently. Being able to draw meaningful insights from a set of complex data. Or staying ahead of the curve by keeping up with the latest technological advances and applying them at work.

People here aren’t afraid to work hard. They know that to be brilliant, they need to push themselves constantly to achieve more. They can adapt in fast-paced environments. And they enjoy being kept on their toes by working on a variety of tasks. They’re driven by their genuine passion. Working towards our purpose and values to give customers more of what they love. And no-one does it alone. Working here means being part of a team that looks for opportunities to collaborate and support colleagues to deliver the best results. So, if you’re someone who constantly seeks opportunities to learn from your experiences and the people around you, then a career at Sky could be right for you.

Support content

You’ll have lots of support during your Creative Access placement. As well as the support of your team and your manager, you’ll be given a buddy to guide you through all things Sky and Creative Access will align you with a mentor. We’ll also invite you to events where you’ll meet people on other Early Careers placements and Creative Access will be on hand with masterclasses and training opportunities.

Our support doesn’t end there. You’ll be invited to join an online community to help you connect with other graduates. We’ve also got an Emerging Talent community setup to support early talent in Sky. They host regular events and talks on topics important to young people starting their career journeys.

We’ll send out regular feedback surveys and host roundtable discussions aimed at supporting you in our growing business.

Perks content

We’re all about content, so NOW is a given. You’ll also get life insurance, pension and access to Sky Benefits platform. This includes health and wellbeing benefits e.g. dental insurance/gym memberships/cycle plan/health screening, lifestyle e.g. retail vouchers/season ticket loan for travelling.

There’s a reason people can’t stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of benefits really are something special, here are our highlights: NOWTV, a generous pension, 25 days paid annual leave, discounted Mobile and broadband and private health care.

You’ll get access to over 12,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to support your development. And if that’s not enough, our award winning Osterley campus boasts subsidised eateries, a cinema, gym, and much more.

Our award-winning Sky Studios Elstree campus features cutting-edge technology, screening rooms, landscaped gardens and is set to be the world’s most sustainable film and TV studio. It’s easy to get to Sky Studios Elstree. You can hop on a free electric shuttle bus to and from Elstree and Borehamwood station, or park your car or bike on-site. When you’re here, make sure you grab a coffee or lunch in our subsidised café and sit in their central plaza surrounded by blockbuster-making sound stages.

Training & development

Training and development

You’ll pick up a lot during your placement, but we’ll also help you develop some important career skills with formal training sessions. These will include:

  • A central two-day induction
  • Career coaching
  • Looop and LinkedIn Learning
  • Technical training
  • Industry-leading skills sessions led by The Smarty Train
  • End of programme workshops
  • And much more.

You’ll work alongside talented colleagues and a buddy to help build your own skills and experience, and lay the foundations for an exciting career.

You’ll also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, mentoring and more.

Application process

We work closely with Creative Access to offer our placements to groups who are typically underrepresented in the industry. The application process is initially managed by Creative Access.

To get started, first click on the Apply now button for the role you’re interested in and you’ll be redirected to the Creative Access website to upload your CV.

Require any special adjustments to be made to complete any stage of our process? Just let Creative Access know when you submit your application.

The next stage involves completing an assessment with Creative Access.

For the final assessment stage, we’ll invite you to a digital Sky assessment day. You’ll get the opportunity to impress us and get a feel for what it’s really like to work at Sky.

It’s normal to be nervous but we’re on hand to help you along the way. To prepare, do your research about Sky and come ready to demonstrate your skills and passion. Think about what’s motivated you to apply to work here. We’re keen to hear more about you.

The day could include an individual interview, group discussions or individual exercises. We’ll give you plenty of notice and let you know how best to prepare for these activities. And while it may seem obvious, make sure you plan your day ahead of time.

Once you’ve completed your assessment day, we’ll let you know when you can expect to hear back from us.

Good luck!

 
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Sky Osterley

We want to make Sky famous for exceptional content and a place where Europe’s top creatives want to do their best work. By 2024, viewers across Europe will be able to enjoy twice as much Sky original content as they do today, fully supported and backed by Comcast NBC Universal. Our Osterley campus is home to Sky Sports, Sky News and Sky Studios teams. We’re now looking for recent or soon to be college or sixth form leaver and graduates to help us seek out untold stories while working in creative partnership with today’s best writers, producers and on-screen talent – bringing viewers content they wouldn’t find anywhere else.

Sky Studios
Elstree

Film & TV is one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors. And since the opening of Sky Studios Elstree in 2022, we’re offering more opportunities than ever. With 13 studio stages, we need top, local talent to join us in a variety of school-leaver and entry-level roles in everything from operations to client services.

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