Radio Journalist - Sport

Sky News is looking for an experienced radio journalist to work in its sports team producing content for the UK's commercial radio network.

You will be immersed in sports news, be able to write tight, concise copy and cues and have a thorough understanding of commercial radio sports coverage.

The role is based in the Sky News newsroom but will occasionally involve live broadcasting from sporting events and interviewing high-profile sports people.

What you’ll do –

• •Write copy and cues, edit audio, produce and broadcast bespoke bulletins and packages.
• •Broadcast live from sports events for the network and for client stations
• •Contribute story ideas and treatments for all Sky News platforms
• •Help plan for major sports events
• •Represent the sports team in daily editorial meetings
• •Liaise with external clients and partners
• •Work as part of a shift pattern which includes early mornings, late nights and weekends

What you'll bring:

• •A first-class knowledge of a broad range of sports, the stories at their heart and the personalities involved
• •Studio operating, recording and editing experience
• •Ability to identify relevant stories and develop them
• •A firm grasp of media law and compliance
• •Flexibility and a commitment to develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.
• •All applications MUST be accompanied by examples of your broadcasting.

Benefits and perks :

There's one thing people cant stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• •Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• •Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
• •Private healthcare with mental health support
• •Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• •Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky
• •Protect
• •Sharesave and Tech schemes
• •A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

How you’ll work:

At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds – time working at home, as well as time in the office.

Your office base:

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

Who we are :

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver

better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Were a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you

where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we

might have to withdraw the offer.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.