Online Business Unit

Think about a more exciting future. Think Sky. With more than eight million subscribers, we’re already fast becoming the UK’s No.1 entertainment choice. But even this is just the beginning. We’ve big plans for growth – and here’s your chance to be part of it.

Sky’s Online Business Unit (OBU) was set up as one department over a year ago to really focus on Sky’s online offering, launching such websites as Sky Travel, Sky Dating, Sky Money and Sky Showbiz!

Overview of the Role:

The home page content editor works as a member of the team responsible for creating and updating the sky.com home page. Taking responsibility for particular topic areas they will be aware of Sky’s content and coverage and will work with site editors to present this content in a lively, relevant and engaging manner on the home page.

What will you bring to Sky?

Good editorial skills are essential for this job. The successful candidate will be able to write succinct, accurate and involving headlines (and teasers) and to edit short video clips (training will be given in this). We are looking for a conscientious, organised and hard-working individual who understands how to craft content for sky.com’s audience and is comfortable working in a demanding, target-driven environment. Web editorial experience is a must, preferably gained in a consumer-facing business.

You will be based in Brentford (West London). As a valued employee of Sky you will benefit from Free Sky +. You will also have access to our Pension, Private Health Care and Share Save Schemes with access to a range of discounts including dental, holidays, mobile phones to magazines and DVDs.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 17.00, 37.5 hours per week.

What next? To apply for this post click on ‘apply’ or for information on our other opportunities, click onto www.sky.com/jobs. Please indicate salary expectation on application. Closing date for applications: 1st August 2008

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