Production Trainee, Sports

As a key part of the Sky Sports, the Future Talent team has a really varied remit. We are responsible for supporting Sky Sports' productions teams with content, crew, approved suppliers, travel methods & Logistics. The aim of the Future Talent Programme is to develop the team for their next role and career at Sky Sports. Whether you're a school leaver, grad or still studying, at Sky Sports you can combine what you love with what you do best to shape a brilliant career. What you'll do: You will be an enthusiastic, keen, driven & motivated individual, with a strong desire to work in Television production and Content Creation. You will need to able to learn and adapt quickly, with a calm outlook when working under pressure. The role will entail but not be limited to;

• Support studio, gallery, edit, outside broadcast & digital productions in various ways, such as providing refreshments, assisting with stats, graphics & logs
• Greet & chaperone visitors, guests & talent around the Sky campus and OB's
• Work with Content teams preparing for upcoming productions & events
• Log Sports Content for edit highlights and archive purposes. Logging all live PL / EFL/ WSL/ Golf/ F1 and Tennis.
• Work with EFL and Premier League teams in a support on site OB role.
• Logging Tennis/ F1 and NFL edits for highlights package removing ad breaks/ swearing etc for FTA
• Basic desktop editing of content to contribute to productions, for linear broadcast, on demand, digital or social media platforms
• Support the various Production and Studio teams in coordinating and logistics
• Work with the Operations team in and around the office, carrying out various administrative tasks
• Learn, develop & build your knowledge on the various roles and functions

• The candidate must have a strong passion for Sport as well as outstanding knowledge across various Sports.
• The candidate must be flexible and be able to work at times best fitting to the Sky Sports calendar, including early, late, night and weekend work as well as some travel.
• Any experience in Television, Broadcasting, Sport or Production is beneficial but not essential
• Strong English language and written skills are required
• A good knowledge of basic IT programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.) and Social Media platforms are essential.
• A full clean driving licence would be beneficial.