Crime Correspondent
Added 9 Oct · still live
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2492 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Sky is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
This is a senior, high-profile correspondent role at the heart of Sky News’ coverage of crime, policing, the criminal justice system and home affairs.
As Crime Correspondent, you will be one of the defining voices on the biggest and most consequential stories affecting the UK. You will have the authority, expertise and contacts to break exclusive stories, run major investigations and explain complex issues with clarity, insight and impact.
You will own your beat. That means developing an unrivalled network of sources, spotting stories before they emerge, asking the questions others are not asking and pursuing journalism that holds power to account.
You will be expected to go beyond reporting what has happened.
You will front major breaking news, investigations, interviews and live events across television and digital, while developing distinctive journalism that audiences actively seek out.
Alongside your journalism, you will build a recognisable and trusted personal brand around your expertise. You will develop an engaged community of audiences who value your reporting and analysis, helping Sky News deepen its relationship with existing audiences and grow new ones.
This is a role for a correspondent who wants to set the agenda rather than simply follow it.
What You'll Do
As Crime Correspondent, you will be one of the defining voices on the biggest and most consequential stories affecting the UK. You will have the authority, expertise and contacts to break exclusive stories, run major investigations and explain complex issues with clarity, insight and impact.
You will own your beat. That means developing an unrivalled network of sources, spotting stories before they emerge, asking the questions others are not asking and pursuing journalism that holds power to account.
You will be expected to go beyond reporting what has happened.
You will front major breaking news, investigations, interviews and live events across television and digital, while developing distinctive journalism that audiences actively seek out.
Alongside your journalism, you will build a recognisable and trusted personal brand around your expertise. You will develop an engaged community of audiences who value your reporting and analysis, helping Sky News deepen its relationship with existing audiences and grow new ones.
This is a role for a correspondent who wants to set the agenda rather than simply follow it.
What You'll Do
- Own the crime and home affairs agenda – this includes owning responsibility for our relationship with institutions like the Ministry of Justice, Home Office and major police forces including Unions.
- Break exclusive and revelatory journalism
- Front major video first stories in an innovative way, reaching audiences on all out platforms
- Create ambitious, original journalism that goes beyond the daily news cycle – this will involve collaboration with newsroom, hub, investigations, data and audience teams to turn ideas into high-impact journalism.
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- Own the crime agenda – this includes owning responsibility for our relationship with institutions like the Ministry of Justice, Home Office and major police forces including Unions.
- Break exclusive and revelatory journalism
- Front major video first stories in an innovative way, reaching audiences on all out platforms
- Create ambitious, original journalism that goes beyond the daily news cycle – this will involve collaboration with newsroom, hub, investigations, data and audience teams to turn ideas into high-impact journalism.
- Build a distinctive personal brand
- Deliver across every platform – you will be able to present confidently across live television, digital video, social, audio and emerging platforms.
- Proof of clear, authoritative storytelling — able to explain complex stories clearly with strong on-screen and digital storytelling capability
- Digital-first, audience-led approach — deep understanding of digital formats, emerging storytelling and audience behaviour
- Source-building & relationships — proven ability to build trust with audiences, cultivate sources and maintain strong networks
- High-pressure news delivery — strong instincts with the ability to react quickly, identify angles and deliver under pressure while upholding Sky News editorial standards
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.
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:
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 find out more about working with us, search on social media.
- 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
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 find out more about working with us, search on social media.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters (SOC 2492) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~17k in sampleSOC 2492
- Middle half £31,928–53,404
- Median £43,004
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Not necessarily. Sky holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2492 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.