Ignite programme - Sky News - Osterley

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

This programme offers you the chance to join the experts at Sky News. You will see first-hand how we deliver high quality coverage of news stories across our 24-hour multi-platform news operation. Get the inside scoop on our editorial process. Understand the live broadcast environment. Shadow our talented teams as they create original and exciting content.

What you'll be doing
During this 12 month programme, you'll experience rotations across Sky News which could include: You could be:
• Junior journalist, working with our planning, research and news gathering teams to spot and develop the best stories

Programme facts
• This role is based in Osterley, West London
• Programme duration is 12 months
• Expected start October 2022.

What we're looking for
• Anyone aged 18 or above by September 2022
• A passion for news and telling stories
• Ready for a challenge, adaptable and keen to learn from new experiences
• Excited to work in a fast-paced, 24-hour news environment.

If you're a graduate or currently completing a degree, check out our Creative Access opportunities. The Ignite
programme is aimed at anyone aged 18 or over by September 2022 that is not currently studying at university or a graduate.

Your application journey
Step 1 - Complete our application form by entering your details and academic information - don't forget to include any previous work or experience that you've had. As part of the form, you'll be asked a number of questions to find out what you know about Sky and why you've applied to this specific programme.
Step 2 - You'll be invited to complete a digital assessment. This stage will ask you a number of different scenarios to look at how you respond in specific situations. We'll be looking at your behavioural and cognitive strengths. Responses to these questions vary from written answers, to recorded video.
Step 3 - For the final stage of your application, we'll invite you to a digital assessment centre and give you some tasks to get to know you better. The day will give you a practical insight into the role and will assess your Sky fit for TV and media.
Once you've completed your assessment day, we'll let you know when you can expect to hear back from us.

How you'll grow and be supported
We've created a brand-new learning experience that will sit alongside your programme. We'll help you grow into your role, with the right tools and support (of course). This learning and development programme supports you with:
• Growth - Every project and role you take on will be a chance to learn and grow. And you'll be supported by passionate colleagues along the way.
• Confidence - Whatever your background, you can make a valuable and valued contribution. You'll build confidence by getting involved and stepping outside of your comfort zone.
• Belonging - You're trusted to own your day, but there's always someone on hand to make sure you succeed. With fellow school leavers, inspiring each other to think big and take action. Or with your manager and wider Sky team to help build your own unique career.
Plus, you'll have access to a range of tools, from workshops to digital courses (like LinkedIn Learning), which will help you along the way.

The perks
There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of benefits really are something special, here are our highlights: NOWTV, a generous pension, 25 days paid annual leave, discounted Mobile and broadband and private health care.
You'll get access to over 12,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to support your development. And if that's not enough, our award-winning Osterley campus boasts six subsidised restaurants, a cinema, gym, and much more.

Why Inclusion is important
It's our people that make Sky Europe's leading entertainment company. That's why we work hard to be an inclusive employer, so everyone at Sky can be their best. CVs aren't everything. We're more focused on who you are and the potential what you'll bring to Sky.
We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are incredibly diverse, so we should be, too.

So why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.
The closing date for applications is 8th May 2022. We may need to close this role early, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
If you are successful in your application for this role, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.