Assistant Producer (Video and Audio Output) - Sky Sports News Digital
Description
- Responsible for imagery, headlines, synopsis and final publish of video on Sky Sports digital platforms (www.skysports.com, Sky Sports Mobile applications, Sky Go and Sky Q), and third party distribution channels
- Check and revise where necessary our video and other media content to tight deadlines, ensuring our output is presented to the highest possible standards and in keeping with the tone, Sky Sports house style and editorial direction of our digital platforms
- Help curate the video display pages of the Sky Sports Digital platforms, with emphasis on promoting valued content (most-watched, key rights portfolio, magazine shows, business priorities)
- Collaborate with multiple areas of Sky Sports Digital and wider Content Teams to ensure we are producing aligned and consistent content that showcases the best of Sky Sports and supports specific business KPIs
- Support the planning and delivery of live streams for sport to multiple digital and social platforms
- Occasionally source, edit and produce vibrant sports content of the highest standard
- Propose innovative and editorially sound programme/feature ideas for all platforms
- Maintain a good knowledge of current sporting issues, stories and rival publishers
- Support your line manager in delivery of audio content, primarily podcasts, to Sky Sports and third-party distribution platforms
- Occasionally deputise for the Output Editor –Digital Video and Audio Output when on leave or absent – and represent the team in wider planning meetings
Requirements
- General understanding and experience of video and audio editing and a passion for and experience of sports podcast production
- Demonstrable passion and knowledge for sport, in particular football.
- Working knowledge of web content management systems and video publishing software.
- Solid writing skills and expert understanding of grammar, spelling & journalistic principles.
- Be highly motivated and creative and possess a calm, detailed and methodical approach
- Experience working in a fast-paced editorial environment (ideally a market-leading high traffic digital service, sports broadcaster or major news agency) with tight deadlines
- Clear and logical decision-making under extreme time pressure
- Ability to work well with staff at all levels
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are mandatory
- A strong work ethic, a willingness to work unsociable hours and a desire to get involved in all aspects of the business when necessary
- Knowledge of KPIs for video consumption
- Knowledge of UK Sports podcast market
- An understanding of digital analytics packages
- Possess a working knowledge of Media Law
- Degree or equivalent qualification (NCTJ) in Media communications or English
- Experience of video sub editing
- Keen interest in developments in digital publishing.
- Experience of platform management
Benefits & Perks
- Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
- A generous pension package
- Private healthcare
- Discounted mobile and broadband
- Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences
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