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The Automation Director collaborates with many roles across Sky to deliver and maintain our award-winning sports output. The role is studio based at Osterley in an automated gallery and you will be at the forefront of a new way of working with an interest in new technology.

What you'll do:

• Operate automation technology live on air for transmission of programmes.
• Use automation to increase options for reliably producing complex sequences.
• Spot any errors or conflicts in the rundown while the programme is on air, and correct to work within automation using NRCS or automation client
• Break out of automation when the situation demands and work "on the fly", returning the programme to automation when appropriate.
• You’ll demonstrate a good working knowledge of multi-camera directing, lighting, sound, graphics, media content delivery and auto-cue.
• Ability to use automation technology and understand how it links to gallery devices, such as the vision and sound mixers, graphics and video play-out and camera robotics.
• Coordinate and direct production, crew, talent and remote sources.
• Work with editorial teams to ensure correct building and coding of all story elements within the running order and ensuring this is reflected in the automation rundown.
• You’ll be able to swiftly evaluate, decide and implement rapid changes effectively, through succinct and clear communication and adapt coding live to maintain the sky standard broadcast
• Work closely with the editorial teams to ensure the look and feel of the output maintains the standards of Sky
• Liaise with internal and external production teams to gather programme requirements, and work with SPS staff and Senior Automation Director to build automation workflows to support these programme requirements

What you'll bring:

• A genuine passion for TV production and strong familiarity of our brands and subject matters.
• Drive for technological innovation, and continuous proactive improvement.
• Team focussed and collaborative individual.
• Strong understanding of editorial requirements.
• Confident working in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Ability to make quick decisions, solve problems and remain calm under pressure.

Sky Sports

We deliver the most innovative and best Sports content experience to our customers across all platforms. We promote continuous innovation, driving value for our customers and high-quality output. Everyone is passionate about sport and proud of the work that they undertake both on screen and behind the scenes.

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