Senior Producer (Programs)
Sky News are looking to recruit a Senior Producer, Sky News (Programs).
The successful applicant will be responsible for putting to air one of the network’s leading opinion programs each evening.
We are looking for a dynamic organiser, who lives and breathes news and loves making great television.
The winning applicant will:
Work closely with the host to decide on editorial priorities, identify good talent for guests and build a show packed with entertaining content.
Output shows live from the control room, communicating with pilots, TDs, host, reporters and guests
Manage a small team, focusing on a clean, quality, risk-free product, with a keen eye for ratings and a willingness to work to improve the show.
Collaborate with other Executive Producers and the Supervising Producers to ensure the evening’s output runs smoothly, contributing ideas and radiating positive energy.
Complete and comply with all News Corp and ANC policies, including ANC’s Social Media Policy, News Corp Global Standards etc.
Who are you?
You have solid experience in a live television news setting
You will be happy to work evenings and some weekends as part of the news cycle
You have excellent editing and time-management skills
You are a great script writer and can turn out read-me headlines.
You are calm under pressure
You enjoy being part of a friendly and professional team.
You are an outstanding script writer
You have a strong understanding or television law and broadcasting code.
What’s in it for you?
Sky News believes in recruiting people who want to learn and improve their skills
Sky News encourages innovation, collaboration and creative thinking.
The newsroom is a fast-paced but fun place to work among like-minded people.
Make a difference as part of Australia’s most influential media organisation
Employee discount with major brands.
We take pride in providing a clear career path, with goals regularly assessed and scope for personal development and growth
Sky News is a global media company with opportunities across Australia and beyond.
Who are we?
Sky News is Australia’s leading 24-hour multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider.
Operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC), a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, its channels include Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK and FOX SPORTS News, plus the Flash streaming service.
Sky News Programs runs from 4.30pm each night, providing business and opinion across a range of shows, including Paul Murray Live, The Kenny Report, Outsiders, Erin, the U.S. Report and The Front Page.
Sky News Australia also reaching millions of Australians each month across digital platforms including SkyNews.com.au, YouTube, Facebook and News Corp Australia websites.