We’re Sky, Europe’s biggest entertainment brand. Think top-quality shows. Breaking news. Innovative tech. Must-have products. Careers here mean the freedom and support you need to make an impact – pushing boundaries, creating solutions, hitting targets. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll enjoy plenty of benefits. Plus, experiences you’ll only find at Sky. This role is an exciting opportunity to join us and work within our Social Media Team

The perks

Sky Q, a generous pension and private health care. Access to over 12,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to support your development. And if that’s not enough, our award-winning Osterley campus boasts six subsidised restaurants, a cinema, gym, and much more. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSky on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram.

You will:

As a Social Media Controller you will be responsible for managing a team of social media senior managers, managers and execs who are tasked with concepting and delivering thumb-stopping social on Sky’s social media channels – encompassing everything from show launches to brand campaigns, new channel launches and always-on content. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading a team of Senior managers and managers and empowering them to deliver award-winning social campaigns.
• Together with the Head of Social, manage quarterly resource and budget allocation across the team and aligning this with the business’ expectations, particularly with PR, Influencer and marketing.
• Iterate and develop processes to get the best out of the team, to synch with the wider business and to ensure that senior stakeholders are aware and comfortable with the approach being taken.
• Alongside the Social Media Creative Controller and Head of Social, develop an editorial strategy for Sky’s social media channels
• Working with the Social Media Performance Controller and Mediacom, develop an always-on paid strategy with clear success metrics.
• Becoming an ambassador for excellent social content within the business, willing to educate and inspire others.
• Pivot your thinking and plans when necessary and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, tactical environment.
• Deliver against iterative KPI and measurement frameworks, being able to articulate successes (and failures) and work any learnings into future activity.

You’ll have:

• Digital social media marketing experience. Experience within an entertainment field is desired
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively to senior stakeholders
• Experience working with agencies
• Leadership experience, including experience of managing managers
• Experience developing and delivering always-on content as well as award-winning social campaigns
• First-class people skills and the ability to form strong relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and PM skills, with experience of using PM tools such as Wrike, Trello and Slack
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and be comfortable with the uncomfortable.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply now for a chance to forge your own career path and be brilliant as part of a bright, talented team. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions, we might withdraw the offer. We’re happy to discuss flexible working. It’s our people that make Sky Europe’s leading entertainment company. That’s why we work hard to be an inclusive employer, so everyone at Sky can be their best.

Additional Requirements

• Digital social media marketing experience