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Closing date for applications: 8th April at 11.59pm

Location: Osterley, TW7 5QD

Duration: 12 months (including two six-month placements)

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Start date: October 2024

Apply for this placement to gain insight into the advertising work created by Sky Creative! You'll be collaborating with award-winning teams on both shoot and non-shoot areas of production.

Sky Creative is Sky’s European creative and brand hub, and the largest in-house agency in Europe. It has a team of 500+ and is behind all that eye-catching and compelling work you see with Sky's logo on it. From your TV, mobile and laptop screens, to billboards and posters, emails and shops – Sky Creative made it.

This 12-month graduate programme offers you the chance to join the Production team at Sky Creative who make sure advertising work is completed on time, on budget and done by the right people.

The Production areas are shoot and non-shoot based and will have you collaborate with award-winning teams on a variety of projects, from promoting the latest most-talked-about content to high-profile projects that drive the Sky brand and bring identities to life across digital touch points.

You’ll experience two six-month placements with separate teams who specialise in different areas of the business, allowing you to develop and strengthen your skillset and gain a deeper insight into the industry.

What you'll be doing

• Support the Assistant Producer and Producer every step of the way with each project – from pre-production to archiving
• Manage the delivery of assigned promos end-to-end: check all broadcast requirements are fully met, involving Datalab and Mastering when necessary, ensuring that promos are delivered on time and on budget
• Plan and book postproduction resources (audio, voiceover, grade) and provide accurate information for billing
• Set up all promo projects in Curator (Sky Creative’s editing platform) with correct material and promo templates
• Distribute material and information in a timely and effective manner
• Coordinate with internal teams and external production companies to gather content, and ensure specs and formats are correct for various outputs
• Support creatives during all stages of production: summarise all project information clearly to kick off projects, raise any possible complications with the Producer to help keep projects on track, ensure WIP (work in progress) files are shared and saved in the correct location, confirm music information is reported, keep abreast of all updates and changes required
• Liaise with the Sky Compliance team to ensure all promos comply with the necessary rating for broadcast
• Keep on top of administration to ensure projects are saved accurately, ensuring all assets can be easily accessed at any time
• Ensure the team are fully briefed and on track to deliver high-quality content whilst meeting deadlines and all associated requirements
• Quality check the work throughout the process and develop a full understanding of the different brands
• Raise purchase orders for work completed by external vendors and keep financial trackers up to date.

What we're looking for

• You will have a degree or equivalent qualification (or be completing one this year)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised and excellent time management
• Ability to prioritise effectively, easily demonstrate successful multi-tasking and work calmly under pressure
• Passion for content and a genuine interest in creative processes
• A can-do attitude and ability to demonstrate a flexible, solution-orientated and proactive approach and an all-around great teammate
• Great interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relations with a wide range of contacts.

To apply

• Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity
• After clicking the 'apply' button, you will be directed to the application form
• Once you have completed and submitted the form, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully
• Do not contact the company directly
• Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk

Creative Access is promoting a range of 12-month placements with Sky which you can explore in full by clicking this link. You can find out more about the roles by catching up on our recorded ‘Learn More’ session with Creative Access staff via YouTube. Please ensure that you only apply for one of these positions, based on how your interests, knowledge, skills and experience align with the role. Creative Access may recommend your application for a different Sky placement if it is a better fit.

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 exceptionally diverse, so we should be, too.

How you’ll grow and be supported

The successful candidate for this opportunity will participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Sky has created a learning experience in addition to this, which will help you grow into your role and support 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 grads, 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 which will help you along the way.

The perks

Sky's benefits include free NOW TV, a generous pension, 25 days paid annual leave, discounted Mobile and broadband and private health care and access to Peace of Mind through Aviva’s mental health pathway. You will also gain access to a Discounts portal where you can access discounts for up to 800 high street and specialist retailers.