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Junior News Designer - Sky Creative

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Sky

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have a passion for current affairs, Adobe Creative Suite skills, creativity in visual storytelling, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple platforms.
  • You will create engaging graphics for diverse stories, collaborate with teams, adapt to fast-paced environments, and effectively communicate your ideas in various formats.

Requirements

  • A passion for current affairs and an interest in visual storytelling.
  • A good understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite (any motion design skills is a bonus)
  • Good creative and conceptual skills with an interest in motion design, information design and branding.
  • Confidence in working independently and within a team.
  • The ability to think cross platform: TV, mobile, web, social media and print.

Responsibilities

  • Develop brand and information graphics for reactive multi-platform storytelling; on topics ranging from the war in Ukraine, to the UK/US Elections and The Oscars.
  • Embrace a range of creative challenges, from live reactive TV output to social mobile explainers and documentaries.
  • Embrace the fast-pace and excitement of working in a world-class newsroom.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively with Journalists, Producers, Midweight and Senior Designers.
  • Be a confident communicator, able to clearly explain ideas.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Junior News Designer role at Sky Creative?

The main focus is on developing brand and information graphics for multi-platform storytelling, working alongside award-winning designers and journalists on various topics, including breaking news.

What kind of design skills are required for this position?

A good understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite is required, and motion design skills would be a bonus. Strong creative and conceptual skills with an interest in information design and branding are also important.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role requires a set rotation between shifts covering live breaking news output, starting early (6:30 am) or finishing late (10 pm), Monday to Sunday.

Is there an emphasis on collaboration in this role?

Yes, the role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with journalists, producers, and other designers.

What is the location of the job?

The job is located at the Osterley campus.

What types of perks and rewards does Sky offer to its employees?

Sky offers various perks, including Sky Q, discounted mobile and broadband, private healthcare, a generous pension package, and a wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

Does Sky Creative have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Sky Creative is committed to diversity and inclusion and has been recognized for its approach. They have also allocated £30 million to support the fight against racial injustice.

How does the recruitment process accommodate applicants with special requirements?

Sky Creative is happy to discuss flexible working options and will provide support during the application process for anyone who needs adjustments.

What qualities are valued in candidates for the Junior News Designer role?

Candidates should have a passion for current affairs, an interest in visual storytelling, confidence in communication, and the ability to think across multiple platforms, including TV, mobile, and social media.

What can potential candidates do to learn more about life at Sky?

Potential candidates can search #LifeAtSky on social media to find out more about working with the company and the experiences of current employees.

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Sky

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Entertainment & Media
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

With 24 million customers across six countries, Sky is Europe’s leading media and entertainment company and is proud to be part of the Comcast group. Our 32,000 employees help connect our customers to the very best entertainment, sports, news, arts and to our own local, original content. Following the success of Sky originals like Chernobyl, we plan to double our investment in original content by 2024. We’re also developing a new TV and movie studio, Sky Studios Elstree, which is expected to lead to the creation of over 2,000 new jobs and generate an additional £3 billion of production investment in UK creative sector in the first five years alone. Our technology allows Sky customers to watch what they want, when they want, how they want and connects millions of people to content they love. And our online streaming service, NOW, brings viewers all the enjoyment of Sky with the flexibility of a contract-free service. We also believe that a company of our scale has a responsibility that goes beyond our business, and into the community. We recently announced a series of commitments to help tackle racial injustice and improve diversity and inclusion. To ensure the commitments are delivered, Sky will invest £10million per year across its markets for each of the next three years. We’re committed to being Europe’s first net zero carbon entertainment company by 2030 – two decades before we have to – and we’re an inclusive employer recognised by The Times and Stonewall for our commitment to diversity.