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Post-production provides Editing, Grading and Audio services for all of Sky's Content Creation teams - Entertainment, News, Drama, Sport & Sports Broadcasting. We also provide our services to independent production houses.

The department is made up of Editing, Audio, Edit Operations, User Support, Post-Producers, and Planning, who work together to deliver a complete Post-production service to our clients. Our teams of specialists work across the whole spectrum of content genres, from news and sport to audience entertainment shows and documentaries.

Our talented Editors, Graders and Audio Mixers are supported by dedicated technical support, media management and workflow specialists. Complex programme creation is managed by our Post Producers. The people and resources are coordinated by our Planning department.

What you'll be doing

Join us as a Post-Production Edit Assistant Apprentice and dive into the world of Broadcast and Post-Production. You'll support our Edit Operations team, mastering broadcast-specific workflows and techniques.

Learn what it means to be an Edit Assistant, gain invaluable technical knowledge, and build strong relationships with clients and peers in a supportive environment. Work closely with our Editing, Grading, and Audio departments to expand your Post-production skills.

Tasks include:

Provide support across all aspects of post-production within your scope of responsibility
Developing a thorough knowledge of inter-departmental workflows and end to end process to support and aid the editing department
Manage incoming media for Entertainment & Sport shows
Log and report support and workflow issues
Ingest of footage that has been captured on location from production and exporting viewing links of footage
Preparing Edited sequences for Audio turnovers
Participate & contribute to general technical discussions
Help to advise clients when logistical and technical issues arise.
Note: this role is solely based on site and there is no hybrid option available.

Apprentice Qualification

Post Production Technical Operator Level 4

This Level 4 apprenticeship gives you the chance to develop technical skills in post-production while working with Sky's expert teams.

You'll spend 80% of your time learning on the job and 20% receiving structured training from London South Bank University (LSBU), supported by ScreenSkills. You'll learn how to manage media files, support creative teams, deliver content securely, and check the quality of finished work.

The programme is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IfATE).

As an apprentice you will be involved with 80% on-the-job training with Sky Post Production plus 20% off-the-job learning from the registered and approved training provider. Apprentices undergo an external independent assessment at the end to demonstrate whether they have achieved full operational competence and receive an officially recognised qualification.

The training will cover best practice for media ingest, storage management, media export, secure digital despatch, support for creative colleagues in content finishing and quality assessment of finished content.

What we're looking for

Education: You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs A* - C (or equivalent grades 9-4), including English and Maths or BTEC Level 2.
We are seeking a passionate individual with a strong interest in post-production, someone eager to learn and explore the intricacies of the field. No prior experience is necessary; we are open to candidates at any level, as long as they bring enthusiasm and a genuine drive to grow in this role.

Other skills we're looking for include:

A general awareness of editing tools like Avid Media Composer, Da Vinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere Pro
Curiosity about how video content is put together and managed through the post-production process
An openness to learning about UK video formats and standards used in TV and digital media
Strong work ethic
Clear and effective communication skills
Effective time management and reporting
Calm in a high-pressured environment.

Apprenticeship eligibility criteria: To apply, you must:

meet the Apprenticeship levy eligibility criteria, see the Eligibility criteria section below for more information.
Right to Work: You will have valid right to work in the UK by the programme start date (7th September 2026) and will remain valid for the full duration of the apprenticeship (2 years) without requiring renewal or expiring during this time. Please note that Sky does not offer sponsorship for this programme.
Note: Sky does not provide relocation expenses for this role.

Please read the above carefully before continuing with your application. If you have any questions about the requirements, please contact us at apprenticeships@sky.uk

So why wait?

Our apprenticeship is designed to put you at the centre of the action. You'll learn, grow and help make the magic of Sky happen. Whatever your background, skills or passions, there's an opportunity for you to explore. A career at Sky is where better begins.

Got questions? We're here to help. Drop us a line at apprenticeships@sky.uk

If your application is successful, your offer will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check, in addition to passing all apprenticeship eligibility checks as per government apprenticeship guidelines.