VOD Scheduler - 12 month Secondment/FTC

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Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

CxO Products UK is an operational team working across some of Sky’s most popular On Demand areas such as Home pages, Kids, Catch Up TV and Sky Cinema. We work closely with merchandising teams to ensure that Sky customers are served the very best content recommendations across all our platforms (Sky Glass, Sky Stream, Sky Q, Sky Go and Sky+). As we work with imagery, synopses and other metadata, accuracy and attention to detail are vital for the role, as is an ability to work well with other teams. Whilst the role is mainly focused on working within our scheduling systems, there are opportunities for creative individuals to contribute to the editorial vision of the On Demand service.

What you'll do:

• Working with editorial teams to implement their strategy within various content management systems.  

• Building and maintaining relationships with other key parts of the organisation such as Media Management, Marketing, Stills, Linear scheduling teams, Compliance and Platform Control.  

• Reviewing the user interface to ensure content is working correctly and ensuring that the best possible images and synopses are being surfaced.  

• Working alongside technical teams to troubleshoot issues and liaising with them on system improvements.  

• Having the imagination and foresight to challenge and change the way On Demand works, as well as giving ideas for improvements to the proposition.  

What you'll bring: 

• Demonstrable excellent attention to detail, an inquisitive mind and the confidence to challenge inconsistencies or anomalies 

• A solid background in TV scheduling or similar operational role. 

• Good working knowledge of a range of VOD platforms and a passion for content. 

• The ability to investigate time-critical issues and work with a number of stakeholders to find solutions. 

• Proven organisational skills, effective workload management, with the ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing situations. 

• A talent for fostering relationships with stakeholders and collaborating in a large team. 

• An ability to communicate complex situations to stakeholders with wide ranging skill sets. 

• A solid background in data entry and system inputting  

• A curiosity and enthusiasm to challenge and improve the status quo, and to ensure that the customer experience is the very best it can be.  

The rewards:

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster: 

•   Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows  

•   A generous pension package  

•   Private healthcare  

•   Discounted mobile and broadband    

Team overview

Content technology and innovation

Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content.

How you’ll work – hybrid working

The world has changed. And so have we. We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home.

You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space

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 are 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.

Inclusion:

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We’ve also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.

At Sky 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.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

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.