Junior Social Media Journalist - Sky Sports; Multi-Sports

This role is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Social Media Journalist to work in the Sky Sports Social Media team, focusing on commissioning, curating and publishing content to Sky Sports multi sports accounts/channels, and Sky Sports’ main brand accounts across all social platforms.

The role also requires close collaboration with the wider social media team, the editorial and video teams in Sky Sports Digital as well as more widely with Sky Sports News and Sky Sports Content teams.

Reporting to a Social Media Output Editor, this is a key role thatwillensure Sky Sports is the sports media brand of choice for U35s and diverse audiences, while creating revenue opportunities and continuing to add value to the Sky Sports subscription.

• Understand how to make content stand-out on each social platform, tailoring tone accordingly while remaining true to Sky Sports Social’s brand voice.
• Work closely with Content Production and Design team to commission social-first content for Sky Sports’ main brand accounts, including gfx, vertical video and thumbnail creation, where required.
• Publish content to all Sky Sports multi sports accounts across all platforms, working closely with the Sky Sports News Production and Digital teams, to ensure content is published in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.
• Liaise with Community Management team to engage target audiences around our content on the channels you oversee and capitalise on trends, as well as facilitate and promote community engagement events around talent and athletes, including Reddit AMAs and watch parties.
• Working closely with video production and editorial teams to make sure our social output is fully aligned with all output streams.
• Willcut and publish live news moments to multiple social platforms, and facilitate monetization opportunities on each social platform, including live streams.
• Demonstrate an understanding of editorial processes with a keen interest in developing own news judgement.
• Contribute new ideas and propositions to ensure the continued evolution of Sky Sports across social platforms.
• Maintain a good knowledge of current sporting issues, stories and rival publishers.

• Demonstrable passion and knowledge for all sports (including f1, cricket, golf, tennis, boxing and darts)
• Demonstrable passion and very good knowledge of cricket.
• Existing experience of publishing sports content on social platforms, understanding of social video techniques and the different ways u35 and new audiences consume content
• An understanding of emerging platforms with a keen interest in technology and innovation
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be a genuine fan of multi-sports
• Must believe in teamwork, collaboration, adaptability and initiative
• Must have social-native thinking and trend awareness
• Highly motivated and creative
• Able to readily embrace change and new technology
• A calm, organised and methodical approach to work
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to be flexible working across early, day, late, or weekend shifts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are mandatory
• A strong work ethic and awillingness to get involved in all aspects of the business when necessary

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Free Sky TV or 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