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Want to do the best work of your life? Make your mark at Europe's leading entertainment brand. Our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work - a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.
As a Chief Sub at Sky News, you'll set and maintain standards in Sky News' live blogs, helping to oversee a talented team of bloggers and streamers working on the biggest stories.
This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract
What You'll Do
- Sub-edit all live digital products - from wars and politics, to brand blogs such as Money, to live streams.
- Form the last line of defence against legal and editorial mistakes.
- Step up to lead the team when called on, whilst managing a team of bloggers.
- Fill in as Live AE regularly when required.
- Oversee blog training across the mobile team.
- Represent the team in meetings.
- Help drive the live offering forward with new ideas.
What you'll bring:
- First class writing skills (including flawless written English), with a track record of producing and sub-editing stories to a high standard.
- The organisational ability and mental agility to keep on top of lots of different strands of moving facts simultaneously
- The judgement to protect our brand while maximising audience numbers
- Passion for live news, ideas that will innovate.
- Experience in handling breaking news scenarios.
- Willing to adjust your work patterns when events require .
Team Overview: Sky News
At Sky News, our mission is to bring you the full story, first. We take you there, 24:7, reporting from the heart of the events changing our world. We ask the big questions of everyone, revealing what you want to know. And our style is bold and independent, giving you a fresh perspective.
In the UK, Sky News is a compelling alternative to the public service broadcasters and opinion-driven news outlets, reaching one in three people every month. Across the world, we are one of the most-followed English language news brands on social media, bringing award-winning British journalism to a global audience.
Sky News is part of Sky, one of Europe's leading media and entertainment companies, owned by Comcast Corporation.
Watch Sky News, free, wherever you get your news.
The Rewards
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to
: the perks . Here's a taster:
- " Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows"
- A generous pension package "
- Private healthcare "
- Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers
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
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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. 
