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Commercial Strategy Internship
Spot new market trends. Shape sales plans. Help keep customers coming back.
On Sky’s eight-week Commercial Strategy Internship, you’ll step inside one of the UK’s most dynamic media and technology businesses. You’ll explore how big decisions are made — from product planning and pricing to campaign launches and customer strategy.
It’s a chance to gain real commercial experience, sharpen your analytical skills, and see how creativity and data work together to shape the future of entertainment. Impress us, and you could land a place on our Business Graduate Programme the following year.
Duration
8 weeks
Location
Osterley, London
Salary
£27,010 per annum pro rata
Eligibility
Open to penultimate-year university students from any degree subject
Right to work
You’ll need to have the appropriate right to work in the UK or Ireland by the start date. Sky does not offer sponsorship for this programme.
What you’ll do
You’ll work on live projects that give you a real insight into how we make commercial decisions at Sky. You could find yourself:
Analysing market trends across TV, Broadband, Mobile and Insurance
Spotting opportunities in technology and entertainment
Helping shape pricing and promotional plans
Working with teams like Finance, Insight and Marketing to bring new ideas to life
Streamlining how we work and improving performance
Contributing to research and business development projects
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for curious, proactive people who love solving problems and thinking creatively.
- You’re in your penultimate year of university (any degree subject).
- You’re a confident communicator and team player.
- You’re analytical, creative, and curious about how business decisions are made.
- You’re organised, detail-oriented, and keen to make an impact.
- You bring fresh ideas and are always looking to improve how things work.
If you’re full of energy, ideas, and ambition, this is your chance to learn from some of the brightest commercial minds in the business.
Where you could work
You might join one of several key teams within Sky’s Commercial Strategy function, including:
Commercial Planning
Shape our sales strategy and quarterly plans.
Propositional Development
Use customer insights to help decide what products to launch next.
Media planning
Work with creative agencies to plan where and how we advertise.
Trading Performance
Fine-tune pricing, promotions and customer offers to boost sales and retention.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll gain hands-on experience, develop core commercial and strategic skills, and grow your confidence in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You’ll have:
A manager to guide you through your placement
A graduate mentor who’s been in your shoes
Learning Labs with The Smarty Train to help build your skills
The chance to present your work to senior stakeholders
A strong community of interns, grads and mentors to learn from
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