We are looking for a highly motivated Producer to join our Sky Sports News team, driving our editorial commitment to varied, vibrant, and entertaining morning output. This role is central to our 2026 priority to "win in video," ensuring our sports news content remains world-class and consistent across all platforms as part of Sky Sports News' 360-degree strategy.
What you'll do:
Lead the Morning Output: Lead, motivate, and organize the production team during the early hours, taking responsibility for program content and output across Sky Sports News and Sky News Sports Bulletins.
Gallery Production: Build and evolve rundowns dynamically in an automated gallery environment, demonstrating strong news judgment and calmness under pressure.
Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with Directors, Graphics, Newsdesk, Executive Producers, and the Senior Producer to design imaginative ways of delivering content.
360 Platform Strategy: Partner with social and digital teams to ensure consistent, highly engaging video output across all digital platforms.
Talent & Team Development: Work closely with presenters and on-air talent to set clear expectations, and deliver regular, constructive feedback to the wider production team.
Line Management: Manage different program strands-liaising with Deputy and Associate Producers-and identify team development and training needs within the annual PDP review structure.
Compliance and Business Priorities: Ensure all output aligns with Sky Sports' business priorities and culture plans while maintaining a solid understanding of stakeholder relationships and Ofcom/legal responsibilities.
What you'll bring:
Essential criteria
Proven Leadership: Experience leading and inspiring small teams in a fast-paced environment with strong, positive people-management skills.
Linear Production Expertise: Significant experience producing linear live content under tight deadlines, ideally within a sports broadcaster or major news agency.
Exceptional Journalism: Superb writing skills with an expert understanding of grammar, spelling, and core journalistic principles.
Creativity and Innovation: A track record of bringing fresh, creative ideas to live gallery environments and across digital platforms.
Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and staff at all levels and across multiple departments.
