Diversity programmes

We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are incredibly diverse, so we should be, too.

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Emmanuel grabbed the Mama Youth opportunity with both hands. He’s now gone from a placement on Soccer AM to a full-time Production role.

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After learning the ropes in TV production with Mama Youth, Nicole enjoyed a placement with us before joining as a Media Operator on Sky News.

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Diversity programmes

Looking for some experience? We offer insight weeks in various business areas for University students from under-represented groups. Providing the opportunity to learn more about potential career pathways at Sky. A chance to network with current sky employees. Pick up new skills. Feel inspired.

Diversity Insight Weeks

Applications are now open for our Spring Insight Weeks. Things move quickly around here and may close early depending on applications received. Apply now to avoid disappointment!

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Fancy ‘Springing into Tech’ with an insight week with the team that built the likes of Sky.com, Sky News, NOW TV and Sky Q?

We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are incredibly diverse, so we should be, too. That’s why we’re offering this Software Engineering insight week to candidates from a black heritage background.

Technology’s at the heart of everything we do, and we’re serious about supporting the next generation of talent. If you have a passion for coding and want to explore software delivery and programming principles this is the insight for you.

Apply for our insight week and we’ll give you behind the scenes access to our software engineering teams. This is your chance to see how Sky products and services are developed by one of the biggest agile teams in the UK. Sky products and services.
You don’t need a degree in computer science, but if you studied coding at university or code as a hobby then this is a great opportunity for you.

What you’ll do:

Experiment with coding virtually through our tech taster activities
An introduction to agile working, which is all about productivity and great results
Network with people working at Sky, from graduates to senior managers
Take part in skills sessions, designed to give you hints and tips to support you in your job application.

What you’ll get:
After this insight programme, you’ll be fully equipped with the information you need to consider a career in technology. We will give you the opportunity to apply for a 2022 summer internship or graduate scheme at Sky.

This digital insight week is taking place 29th March to 1st April 2021.

Who we’re looking for:
This Software Engineering digital insight week is targeted at students from a black heritage background. In addition, students must be in their 1st year of their undergraduate degree or 2nd year of a four-year degree.

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Want to get an insight into Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand? Come and join us for the Marketing diversity digital insight week. Our marketing teams make sure potential customers know about our innovative products and services.

Join us for our digital insight week and get exposure to how we develop digital marketing campaigns which attract customers across 6 countries.

We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are incredibly diverse, so we should be, too. That’s why we’re offering this marketing diversity Insight week to candidates from a black, Asian and ethnic minority background.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll get insight into Marketing at Sky and NOW TV and the chance to take part in a mini project to learn marketing techniques
Learn about real projects being delivered by our marketing teams
Take part in skills sessions, designed to give you hints and tips to support you in your job application
The chance to virtually network with people working at Sky, from marketing graduates to senior managers.

What you’ll get:
After this insight week, you’ll be fully equipped with the information you need to consider a career in marketing.

This digital insight week will take place between 6th April to 9th April 2021.

Who we’re looking for:
Our Marketing digital insight week is targeted at students from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background. In addition, students must be also in their 1st year of their undergraduate degree or 2nd year of a four-year degree.

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Want to influence key business decisions? Our Finance team is at the heart of everything we do.

They play a key role in exciting decisions like whether we invest in a new TV show or a game-changing piece of technology. Join our Finance diversity digital insight week and get a behind the scenes look.

We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are incredibly diverse, so we should be, too. That’s why we’re offering this Finance insight week to candidates from a black, Asian and ethnic minority background.

What you’ll be doing:

Insight into finance within the media industry and the chance to take part in a mini finance project and presentation
Intro to CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualification and our graduate program, including how to be successful
Take part in skills sessions, designed to give you hints and tips to support you in your job application
Virtually network with people working at Sky, from graduates to senior managers.

What you’ll get:
After this digital insight week, you’ll be fully equipped with the information you need to consider a career in Finance.

This insight week will take place between 6th April to 9th April 2021.

Who we’re looking for:
Our Finance digital insight week is targeted at students from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background. Students must also be in either the 1st year of their undergraduate degree or 2nd year of a four-year degree.

Inclusion Week

We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are incredibly diverse, so we should be, too.

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Do you want to be part of an organisation who celebrates diversity, where you can be yourself?

We understand that different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are incredibly diverse, so we should be, too. That’s why we’re working hard to build an inclusive culture to help tackle racial injustice and improve diversity and inclusion across our organisation.

We are offering the opportunity to undergraduates from underrepresented groups to participate in a series of interactive learning workshops. The week is designed for candidates to experience our approach towards inclusion first-hand by introducing you to our Sky employer lead networks such as our Multicultural group.

The Early Careers team will provide additional support to upskill you and give you a better understanding of our programmes and #LifeAtSky.

When: 26th October – 30th October 2020

Timings: Various session will run between 12:00-17:00 each day. A full agenda will be provided, and session recorded so you can watch at your leisure.

Platform: TC4E

What to expect:

Diversity workshops – gain deeper understanding of Sky culture and the importance of inclusion
Skills sessions –designed to give you the tools to be successful at Sky
Introduction to our programmes – learn from our experts and gain application hints and tips
Networking – meet and greet the grads and interns on our programmes and speak to other employees across Sky.

Eligibility:
The inclusion week is aimed at undergraduates who identify within any underrepresented group and those who are an ally. We are actively encouraging people from socially or economically disadvantaged backgrounds, those who are Black, Asian and minority ethnic and women to apply.

However, we understand that diversity is very important, so whether you identify with these groups or are an ally and want to be educated around inclusion at Sky, you’re welcome to apply.

Questions will be included in event sign up to ascertain suitability. If we receive a large amount of applications, the above students will be prioritised.

Sky will present the Graduate Inclusion Week in collaboration with TARGETjobs.

Mama Youth Project

Looking for training and a paid placement? Mama Youth Project offers TV and media training programmes to 18-25 year olds from under-represented groups. Our partnership allows young people to develop their media skills on a range of projects, including the Sky One show, ‘What’s up TV’.

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