Interviews Producer - Sky News (6 months FTC)

About the role

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. We're 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. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with production teams to identify topics for interviews and debate segments
• Research interview topics and guests, writing first class briefs for presenters and producers
• Book guests and make sure all logistics are arranged to guarantee they make it on air
• Maintain an excellent contacts book and improve the Sky News database
• Contribute to editorial meetings suggesting guest ideas and topics

Requirements

• A journalism qualification
• Experience of booking guests
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A passion for domestic and international news, politics and current affairs
• Benefits and perks
• There's one thing people can't 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
• This role is on site.
• Your office base
• 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

We are seeking a fast-paced, news-obsessed Interviews Producer to join our team. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our guest segments, securing the high-profile newsmakers, experts, and eyewitnesses who shape the daily conversation. You will manage the entire guest pipeline, from breaking news to pre-interviews and live coordination, ensuring contributors reflect the diverse views, values and experiences of people across the globe. We can change the narrative of a news story with the guests we book. And that is recognised and celebrated across the channel. Sky News Sky News is a world-class news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to story-telling. Our aim is to be the best and most trusted place for news, reflecting the diversity of our audience. Made by people who dare to challenge. Made for people who want clarity in an uncertain world.

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