Role/Team overview
We are looking for a communications natural with a track record in issues management and delivering impactful comms to key corporate and financial audiences. You will have enjoyed working in a high-pressure, fast paced press office, will be organised, good at managing people and tasks, and a natural at building relationships both internally and externally.
What you’ll do:
Manage and deliver PR plans aligned to business objectives, defining clear goals and target audiences.
Handle incoming media enquiries and helping reach resolutions that reflect positively on Sky.
Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant media, including business and financial.
Monitor the regulatory and policy environment and help the business prepare for and react to changes, working alongside the Public Affairs and Policy team.
Support the delivery of insight-driven corporate campaigns on areas that build Sky’s reputation.
Develop a network at Sky that will enable you to find answers quickly and support a broad range of internal stakeholders efficiently.
Monitor industry trends, including key competitors and where analysis could impact Sky.
What you'll bring:
Strong experience in a communications/public relations role (in-house or agency
Understanding of how to communicate effectively within complex or regulated environments
Established relationships with media, stakeholders, or relevant external audiences (national, regional, trade press)
Confidence managing sensitive or high-profile issues, with sound judgement under pressure
Ability to think creatively and proactively to generate impactful coverage and support key campaigns and narratives
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:
How you’ll work:
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week.
Your office base :
Osterley
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.
