About the programme

We develop, support and manage all the applications that are used to schedule and broadcast our content – whether that goes out via satellite, online or our ‘On Demand’ platform.

Your key responsibilities

This Technology work experience in TV Operations will provide you with an opportunity to rotate around our four key areas:

Broadcast Delivery Planning – This team organise and co-ordinate live and non-live content feeds that come into Sky Studios. Arranging the delivery of all of Sky’s content from a Premier League football match to a live interviews with guests for Sky News. It can be a fast paced, hectic environment, with daily challenges but it’s very rewarding watching content you’ve helped organise get ‘on the air’.

Live Content Delivery – receives all the live broadcast signals coming in to Sky for the Studios and Transmission and Ingest areas. Whether it’s SD, HD, UHD or New Media they quality control and troubleshoot on a constant basis to make sure we get the best pictures and audio for all our live programmes.

Playout – manage over 100 TV channels delivering award winning live coverage to our customers. Our team makes sure that live feeds coming in from around the world are integrated seamlessly into the programme schedules and ensure that this remains so even when events change, responding to delays, overruns and postponements which are all possible in a live TV environment.

Broadcast Platforms – Integrate, monitor and support various systems that form Sky’s Satellite and Online TV Platforms consisting of areas in Digital Broadcasting, Satellite Uplink, Video On Demand and Online Streaming ensuring all these systems and services are working correctly for a perfect customer service.

Your skills

We’re looking for candidates with good communication skills coupled with an analytical and inquisitive mind to troubleshoot and resolve problems in a live broadcast environment, and most importantly a passion for excellence. TV Operations deliver the content to our customers and ensure quality of delivery and experience, this is very different to production so if you’re interested in content production or want to be a presenter this is not the experience for you.

All our opportunities are unwaged but we pay £15 a day expenses which you can claim after you’ve completed your week.

If you’ve got any questions then get in touch either at earlycareers@sky.uk
or @EarlyCareersSky

About the programme

Broadcast Services deliver a world class entertainment experience for our customers when they are at home, online or on the move.

Our TV Engineering teams provide 24/7 proactive maintenance and reactive support. This ensures industry leading levels of availability for a diverse range of end to end broadcast systems and services. Broadcast Engineering brings all platform design, development, delivery and support activity under a single key focus group.

We have developed an off the shelf programme, tapping into all different areas within TV Engineering; from Design, through to Support and the Asset Management of our equipment throughout Sky’s site.

Your key responsibilities

Once we know a bit about you we will tailor your week with us to ensure you gain the best experience for you.

There are various roles within Engineering; we are involved in the Making, Shaping and Sharing of Broadcast material.

Making – We support and look after the technology used in the studios from cameras to sound mixing desks along with the video walls and galleries.

Shaping – We support and look after the editing and graphics suites where the programmes are made, including the creative equipment. We also provide graphics and data programming software support for our 24/7 live channels Sky news and Sky Sports News.

Sharing – We support transmission of all of the channels from our transmission centres in Chilworth and Osterley. We help content delivery to make sure incoming content from around the world gets to the right place in the right format for broadcast.

Your skills

You must be keen, enthusiastic and interested in Broadcast or TV technology/engineering with good level of maths. We are looking for individuals that are born problem solvers with an inquisitive mind, as this really is the department that takes a look ‘under the bonnet’ of Broadcasting.

If you’ve got any questions then get in touch either at earlycareers@sky.uk
or @EarlyCareersSky

About the programme

Technology is at the core of our business, developing new products and services to provide our 11 million customers with the best possible experience. In Software Engineering, the team write brilliant, incredibly detailed software that delivers for our customers.

As well as hearing about the engineering of sky, understanding our products, experiencing the practical elements and how agile works, you’ll also do some shadowing in the delivery team.

Your skills

You must have a keen interest in coding and be able to tell us about a software application you have created or worked on in the past year.

All our opportunities are unwaged but we pay £15 a day expenses which you can claim after you’ve completed your week.

If you’ve got any questions then get in touch either at earlycareers@sky.uk
or @EarlyCareersSky

About the programme

At Sky, we’ve been making entertainment better for over 25 years. And delivering Sky’s mix of TV that people love, pioneering technology and award-winning services is a genuine team effort.

Your key responsibilities

During your week with us at Sky you will see how we deliver our content to customers across multiple platforms. You will gain an insight to how our Chilworth site functions, including Satellites, Engineering and Data centres.

Your time will be divided between Playout and Platform Control where you will get to see how we transmit programmes to air and monitor our digital platforms and Engineering, who look after our satellite dishes amongst other things.

Your skills

We’re looking for people keen to explore a career in technology. You’ll have an interest in seeing behind the scenes of Broadcast and Engineering.

All our opportunities are unwaged but we pay £15 a day expenses which you can claim after you’ve completed your week.

If you’ve got any questions then get in touch either at earlycareers@sky.uk
or @EarlyCareersSky

About the programme

Where will our future growth come from? What products and technologies should we invest in? How do we compete in an unpredictable market?

In a fast-changing marketplace, there are some big questions that we need to answer to keep hold of our industry-leading position, and our Strategy team works closely with senior executives at Sky to do just that. This involves analysis, offering advice and delivering projects across a range of topics, from developing a customer proposition, launching channels, investing in content, assessing growth opportunities and understanding whether new technologies can make a difference to our business.

This opportunity will give you the chance to work on a project that allow you to develop a well-rounded understanding of what it’s like to work in Strategy at Sky. You’ll strengthen the skills required for a career in Strategy, such as research, structured thinking, and collaboration, and we’ll organise training sessions to cover specific skills including financial modelling. You’ll also have the opportunity to present your work to the wider team at the end of the week.

All our opportunities are unwaged but we pay £15 a day expenses which you can claim after you’ve completed your week.

If you’ve got any questions then get in touch either at earlycareers@sky.uk or @EarlyCareersSky

Expenses

The placement is un-waged but successful applicants will receive £15 a day towards their travel and expenses.

About the programme

The Finance team is one of the core functions of the business and gets involved in all aspects of what makes Sky an interesting and exciting place to work. It’s not just about numbers but the key commercial decisions that make Sky a fast-paced and innovative company. The Finance team work across all areas of the business and therefore see the wide variety of functions that helps the organisation continually expand and excel, from the costs and benefits of our marketing campaigns to how we keep our customers happy with great content and customer service.

Your key responsibilities

As part of work experience at Sky, you will be placed into one of these teams meaning that you will get the chance to develop some specific skills. You’ll also get the opportunity to gain insight into other areas through short introductions.

Your skills

If you’re interested in coming to find out more, then complete the application form. We’d like to see your CV and to know why you’re keen to come in to the Finance team at Sky. You must be a current university student.

All our opportunities are unwaged but we pay £15 a day expenses which you can claim after you’ve completed your week.

If you’ve got any questions then get in touch either at earlycareers@sky.uk or @EarlyCareersSky

About the programme

Making sure that people know about Sky’s amazing products and services is the job of our Marketing team, and to be able to do that effectively not only are they experts in Sky, they know everything about our customers too.

If you’d like to find out more about Marketing and the roles available within the sector, then why not come and join us for work experience? We’ve got places for people aged 17 and over, across a wide range of teams – everything from our social media, research and planning teams through to the teams who work on specific products such as box sets or movies.

At Sky, Marketing is made up of a number of areas. Product Management delivers the latest cutting-edge products and services that keep Sky ahead of the competition, whether that’s TV, broadband, mobile or other services. Brand Marketing keeps the public aware of Sky’s products and services– whether it’s the latest innovations in TV technology such as Sky Q, the next generation box, new shows, including Sky Original productions, or even products like NOW TV; Trading deals directly with our customers, either through online or direct marketing channels in order to win new business and keep the customers we have; we also have a big research team which provides the data, analysis and insight that highlights marketing opportunities and drives our overall strategy.

Your key responsibilities

As part of work experience at Sky, you will be placed into one of these teams meaning that you will get the chance to develop some specific skills. You’ll also get the opportunity to gain insight into other areas through short introductions.

Your skills

If you’re interested in coming to find out more, then complete the application form. We’d like to see your CV and to know why you’re keen to come in to the Marketing team at Sky.

All our opportunities are unwaged but we pay £15 a day expenses which you can claim after you’ve completed your week.

If you’ve got any questions then get in touch either at earlycareers@sky.uk or @EarlyCareersSky

About the programme

Our work experience will help you see a show from start to finish; the planning, the shoot, editing and going to air. You’ll work with sports-mad teams who are both passionate about and brilliant at what they do.

You might find yourself researching guests, logging football games, helping out on Soccer AM gag shoots, collecting props, helping the runners, help set up studio for show day, sit in on script meeting and rehearsals, sitting in edit or collecting guests. Every week is different and that’s one of the reasons it’s so exciting.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, passionate and creative people who will put everything into the experience and therefore get so much out of it.

Please note that this work experience opportunity will be Wednesday – Saturday, so you get to see the show being filmed live.

All our opportunities are unwaged but we pay £15 a day expenses which you can claim after you’ve completed your week.

If you’ve got any questions then get in touch either at earlycareers@sky.uk or @EarlyCareersSky

Sky Sports is the home of live sport. We aim to entertain and inform our viewers with our award winning and innovative coverage of live sport from around the world. This work experience places you in the Soccer AM team.

About the programme

At Sky Sports News, we pride ourselves on being the first for breaking sports news, and we have the best production teams in the business. Our 24-hour news operation ensures that content is shared fast and accurately across our range of platforms – TV, mobile, online and iPad.

Your key responsibilities

We’re looking for the very best undergraduate and postgraduate journalism students to join us for up to two weeks’ work experience. During your time with us, you’ll be exposed to all aspects of our news gathering and production processes, everything from writing scripts to shadowing one of our top reporters.

Your skills

To be considered, you’ll need to be currently studying for (not graduated in) an NCTJ or a BJTC accredited course. You’ll be 18 years or older and be able to write or be working towards 100 words per minute shorthand. Above all, you must have an undeniable passion for sports and be able to deliver brilliant work.

Does this sound like you? Then we’d love to hear from you!

All our opportunities are unwaged but we pay £15 a day expenses which you can claim after you’ve completed your week.

Requirements: You’ll need to be currently studying for (not graduated in) an NCTJ or a BJTC accredited course. You’ll be 18 years or older and be able to write 100 words per minute shorthand.

You should have an understanding of Sky News’ multi-platform operation.

If you’ve got any questions then get in touch either at earlycareers@sky.uk or @EarlyCareersSky

This programme is for those over 18 due to the potential for content only appropriate for those over 18 to view.

About the programme

Sky News has built its reputation on being first for bringing the very best news and analysis to our viewers on television and our users on mobile and social media. We have won many prestigious awards for our journalism and our coverage of some of the biggest news stories of recent times. We have also been named News Channel of the Year 10 times by the Royal Television Society.

We began as the UK’s first 24-hour television news channel and now we are a multi-platform news operation delivering content to smartphones, web, tablets, social media platforms and commercial radio stations – as well as on television.

Your responsibilities

This is your chance to spend time at the heart of the most exciting news organisation in the country and experience what it’s like to work in a fast-paced news environment alongside our award-winning team of journalists. 

Your skills

• You must be able to demonstrate knowledge and passion for news and current affairs.
• We expect you to have some experience in the field of journalism and be able to demonstrate this. (This can include college journalism, freelancing, voluntary work, hospital radio, work experience, etc.)
• You should have an understanding of Sky News’ multi-platform operation

Our work experience lasts for two weeks. Anyone on work experience receives £15 per day to cover travel expenses and food but candidates are expected to arrange their own transport and accommodation in London.

If you’ve got any questions then get in touch either at earlycareers@sky.uk or @EarlyCareersSky

About the programme

At Sky Media we help brands to find and impress their target audiences; we’re here to bring advertising campaigns to life, and to get the best from television, the most effective advertising medium of all.

Your responsibilities

Our week-long shadow work experience is your chance of first-hand exposure to all of our departments. Your learning experience will start from the moment you join us, and you’ll leave being able to demonstrate what you’ve picked up along the way. You’ll understand how we operate, and will be able to explain to others why we do what we do – and how complex this can be. Your presentation skills will improve too!

Your skills

If you aspire to a career in media sales, buying or planning, possess good communication skills and enjoy working with others – we’d like to hear from you. You must be keen to explore a career in media sales, buying or planning. You need a good interest in advertising and a basic knowledge of what we do.

About the programme

Sky Creative is an award winning, highly creative, busy and exciting department. It provides an in-house creative agency service for business areas across the whole of Sky, delivering brilliant conceptual ideas, creative, design and interactive solutions for a wide range of business requirements across all media. Sky Creative combines On-air Promo, Design & Graphics, Interactive and Print departments all in one.
And we’re excited to open up the doors of this innovative agency to students aged 18 and over who are interested in getting a one week’s work experience with the team.

Your responsibilities

During the week-long placement we’ll create a schedule that allows you to spend each of the five days in a different department within Sky Creative, a great way to gain a broad idea of the variety of work the team does and gain first-hand experience.
You’ll be paid £15 a day to help towards your expenses, and take part in a Sky-wide work experience induction at Sky which will introduce the whole company and set you up for a great week at Sky Creative.

Your skills

To apply please complete the set questions and attach your CV, we’ll get back to you after the closing date and we’ve reviewed the applications. We are looking for budding artists, designers, film makers, digital gurus, or those who are just generally creative with a basic knowledge of and interest in the latest graphics software. You must have a pro-active attitude and be aged 18 and over.