• Job Description

  Req#: R0033325

  Working in the central Internal Communications team at Sky puts you right at the heart of the business.

  Part of the Corporate Affairs function, we’re among the first to know about upcoming initiatives that make Sky a great place to work , and any large strategic and operational changes to the business . Through our communications spanning a range of channels, w e make sense of Sky and bring it to life for the people that work here. It’s our job to help people feel connected to the business and its leaders , to understand how Sky supports them to be at their best , and become its biggest advocates.

  What you'll do:

  • Bring to life Sky’s big gest people projects a nd Sky Spaces initiatives t o help colleagues feel Sky is a great place to work where they can thrive.
  • Be a core member of the People and Spaces communication team, advising on the approach to communicating strate gy and change to a variety of audiences.
  • Lead on the ideation, development and execution of internal campaigns and colleague events.
  • With an editorial mindset, create content for output across digital communications channels. Maintain the communications plan to highlight key projects relating to Sky Spaces and People .
  • Business partner the People and Sky Spaces team . Provide communications counsel to senior leadership as a trusted adviso r, and support with department al comms including organising regular townhall events and creating newsletters .
  • Be an active member of our wider Internal Comms team , proactively sharing ideas and collaborating wi th comms colleagues to ensure consistency a nd a lignment of messages , flexing to support one another in a fast - paced environment.
  • E valuate the success of each communications initiative , provid ing insight and recommendations on how to improve engagement with colleagues .

  What you'll bring:

  • Strong internal communications expertise and experience. A self-starter with a background in strategi sing and crafting engaging comms , and delivering effective internal campaigns and events .
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-departmentally and cross-functionally , having buil t trusted relationships with senior management and leaders.
  • Outstanding writing skills, with a nose for news .
  • First class organisation and project management skills, with a record of delivering projects on time and budget.
  • A curious, creative mind that strives to do things differently .
  • Excellent presen ter with the ability to influence outcomes and guide-decision making for the good of the business and team.
  • Experience of designing, creating, and editing copy, videos, presentations .
  • Experience of managing communication channels, with a passion for digital and social.
  • The desire to work across a wide variety of interesting projects at fast pace

  The Rewards:

  There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

  • 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

  How you'll work:

  We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

  We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

  Your office base:

  This role can be based at Osterley or Livingston

  Osterley:

  Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

  On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

  Or

  Livingston Watermark House:

  Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the town centre. Plus there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

  Inclusion:

  Recognised as an ‘Inclusive Top 50 Employer’ and a ‘Times Top 50 Employer for Women’, we’re working hard to ensure we’re a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and the potential you’ll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working!

  And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you

  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

• About the company

  Sky News is a British English language free-to-air television news channel and organisation.

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