Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 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. Sky News is on a mission to be the best live, breaking and premium news broadcaster. We are fast becoming one of the largest, leading TikTok news accounts and the most sought after YouTube channel for breaking news and bespoke daily social live streams. What you’ll do: Have a deep knowledge of our original journalism from the UK and around the world Understand how best to drive referrals to our own app/website Know what makes a great social post and smart digital video Have detailed knowledge of crafting and optimising social content for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube Have experience in setting up tailored livestreams on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook Have demonstrable experience of using insight from analytics tools to increase engagement and growth Be someone who takes pride in coming up with fresh ideas, for treatments or original stories Be a standout colleague who is comfortable working closely with other parts of the newsroom Be a digital native – and a passionate consumer of news on multiple platforms Know how to tell sophisticated stories in a clear and innovative way What you’ll bring: Proven experience in posting content to news publishers’ social media accounts Excellent writing skills Demonstrable knowledge of media law (copyright, defamation etc) Deep understanding of how to drive referrals in line with critical metrics Flair for innovation and generating ideas Video editing skills are desirable (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Avid or Quantel). Experience of commissioning graphics and a good knowledge of graphics programs (Photoshop/After Effects) A deep understanding of UK and global news Experience of working with a CMS Team overview: 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. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to LifeAtSky : the perks. Here’s a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working. We are 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 to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. 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.