Mobile reporter - 6 months FTC

As a reporter on the Mobile team, you will write and break news to large digital audiences – working on some of the biggest stories of the UK’s and world’s agenda. Your keen eye for a top line, flair for writing and high standards of journalism will be crucial to helping engage and grow our digital audiences.

Sky News stay at the front of the UK and world news – and you will be at the heart of this operation.

Whether it’s stories about the Royal Family, the war in Ukraine, the political events of the day, high-profile court cases, or live events such as the coronation, you will spot top lines and write about them with accuracy and speed.

This is a shift-based role including earlies, lates, weekends and some overnights

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.

What you’ll do:

• Be at the forefront of news to significant audiences on our website and app
• Research, write and produce stories and original journalism
• Uphold Sky News’ standards of accuracy
• Work both independently and as part of a team
• You may be asked to work with the live blogging team on occasion
• Handle the production of correspondents’ copy

What you’ll bring:

• A first-class judgement to identify the top lines of any story
• A track record of finding, writing and producing stories to a high standard for recognised news organisations – whether national or local
• Experience in handling breaking news scenarios
• NCTJ training (or equivalent)
• Knowledge in media law
• Ability to produce clean, engaging copy at pace and under pressure
• The flexibility to adjust your work patterns when events require

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 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 Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. 

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.

Who we are 

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.