Broadcast Technical Specialist

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

We’re Sky, Europe’s biggest entertainment brand. Think top-quality shows. Breaking news. Innovative tech. Must-have products. Careers here mean the freedom and support you need to make an impact - pushing boundaries, creating solutions, hitting targets. And as part of our close-knit team, you will enjoy plenty of benefits. Plus, experiences you will only find at Sky.

The Perks

Sky Q, a generous pension and private health care. Access to over 12,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to support your development. And if that’s not enough, our award-winning Osterley campus includes six subsidised restaurants, a cinema, gym, and much more.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSky on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram.

The Graphics & Data Support OB Team is at the forefront of the convergence between traditional broadcast and IT cultures on Sky’s high profile outside broadcasts, from the far-flung corners of the world on F1 to the prestigious football stadiums of the UK. If you’re a forward-thinking engineer that likes the challenge of a broad range of modern technology, would like the variety of travel in a proactive broadcast role this is the opportunity you have been looking for. From IP transmission to VR graphics, Sports analysis to data feeds, M6 toll road to Houston Airport the Outside Broadcast area is a chance for motivated individuals to excel.

**What you’ll do**:

- Work closely with our colleagues in Sky Sports & Sky Creative Agency to deliver cutting-edge award-winning graphics solutions
- Provide technical knowhow of VR/AR technology in a Broadcast Live Environment
- Working with Broadcast vendors such as VizRT, Mo-Sys, NCAM, Trackmen
- Technical lead on high profile Outside Broadcast events covering Football, Golf, Rugby, Netball, Darts, F1 and more.
- Provide excellent technical support and proactive maintenance
- Create Diagrams, documentation and training on the provided solutions.

**What you’ll bring**:

- In-depth knowledge of Broadcast Graphics Systems
- Experience of providing successful technical solutions and documentation
- Excellent communication, customer service and be self-motivated.
- Knowledge of video and audio routing using current broadcast [SR1] standards and experience of technical problem solving.
- Windows 10 Installation & Administration, PowerShell & VB scripting Skills with a strong understanding of Networking and how to debug IT problems.
- You have worked with AR/VR systems in a live production environment in a current or previous job role

**Department overview**:
We’re the Product Hub. We’re the team behind your favourite Sky products, and the platforms that power them. We make every moment magical, everywhere. Our team is made up of self-motivated, big thinkers who have a knack for solving problems and find new ways to captivate millions of customers by putting them at the heart of everything we do. From Sky Glass, Sky Q, Peacock and NOW to news and sports apps, we make entertainment even better and we can’t wait to get started on what’s next.

**Content Technology and Innovation**

Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content.

**The Rewards**:
There’s a reason people can’t stop talking about **#LifeAtSky**. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

- Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
- A generous pension package
- Private healthcare
- Discounted mobile and broadband
- Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

**How you’ll work**:
We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We’ve adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You’ll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

**Your office base**:
**Osterley**:
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed a