Job Description
We don’t just believe in better. We make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
What you’ll do
- Prepare, configure and test OB graphics systems including Viz Engines, Trio, Chyron Prime, Tetra, Paint and NDI/HTML5 workflows for live events.
- Set up and manage connectivity and contribution systems such as Peplink, TVOB switches, Nimbra, Dante/AES67, Starlink, LiveU, Makito, and Appear encoders for venue-to-Sky signal delivery.
- Build, stage and operate flyaway kits (VFA/MCRFA) including case builds, racks, network configs, device patching, and readiness checks for domestic and international OBs.
- Deliver engineering support on-site at events, providing rig/derig assistance, troubleshooting, and ensuring systems operate reliably across football, rugby league, darts, golf, cricket, netball, motorsport, and more.
- Integrate Sky systems into partner OB trucks installation of IP kit, VLAN setup, encoder frames and KVM endpoints.
- Conduct workflow testing and QA, verifying new software versions, graphics pipelines, NDI/NDI Bridge behaviour, clocks/tally data flows, and end-to-end signal paths.
- Provide engineering diagnostics and incident resolution, including KVM, encoder, clock, AR, graphics, IP switch or network gateway faults.
- Maintain documentation, configuration records and security hygiene, including Windows builds, agent installs, security management and technical handovers.
What you’ll bring
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated experience with contribution encoders/decoders and live media transport workflows, including technologies such as LiveU, Makito, Appear X20, HyperDeck, SRT and RTMP.
- Strong knowledge of IP networking within broadcast or live production environments, including VLANs, multicast networking, Dante/AES67, KVM‑over‑IP, and bonded connectivity solutions such as Peplink.
- Hands‑on experience supporting live production, OB, flyaway, studio or remote production environments, including rigging, cabling, power management, network integration and signal routing.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during live broadcasts or events, working effectively under time pressure.
- Experience maintaining technical documentation and configuration management, including change control, system builds, version control and operational consistency.
- Strong stakeholder communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams including Production, Graphics, MCR, Networks, Studios and external broadcast partners.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally and work in dynamic live‑event environments.
Desirable skills
- Experience with broadcast graphics systems such as Viz, Trio, Chyron Prime, Paint, AR/NCAM or similar platforms.
- Experience as a Broadcast Engineer, Graphics Engineer, IP Engineer or Contribution Engineer with exposure to multidisciplinary broadcast workflows.
- Experience working both in a technical facility environment and onsite at live events.
Benefits and perks
- Free 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.
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. The role requires shift work, including evenings and weekends.
Your office base
Osterley Our Sky Group HQ is equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology and workspaces, and offers 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes, a gym, a cinema, car wash and a beauty salon. It is a 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station and offers free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Free onsite parking is available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.
Who we are
We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company that connects millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll bring the joy of a better experience to more people, every day.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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 as early as you can.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. 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. Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.
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