Head of Communications, Sky
9 Month Fixed Term Contract
Office located in Osterley, London
Broadband and telecommunications company
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Broadband and telecommunications company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in Osterley, London
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people with the very best entertainment, sports, news, arts and local, original content.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with a passion for storytelling, exceptional media relations expertise, and the ability to influence at the highest levels
- Proven Leadership in Communications – Extensive experience leading large, high-performing comms teams, with a track record of designing and delivering high-profile campaigns
- Strategic Decision-Making Skills – Ability to think critically, anticipate challenges, and make informed decisions under pressure, especially during crises
- Expertise in Issues & Crisis Management – Hands-on experience handling sensitive issues with confidence, providing clarity and guidance to senior stakeholders
- Strong Media Relations & Storytelling Skills – Proven ability to secure high-impact media coverage and craft compelling narratives that resonate with corporate audiences
- Executive-Level Stakeholder Management – Comfortable advising Board-level executives, navigating complex dynamics, and influencing key business decisions
- Exceptional Communication Skills – Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, concise messages
- Proactive & Resourceful Mindset – A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes initiative, and consistently delivers results
- Team Player & Mentor – A hands-on leader who leads by example, works alongside team members, and invests in developing talent across the comms function
- Adaptability & Resilience – Strong ability to manage ambiguity, adapt to evolving priorities, and maintain composure in high-stakes situations
What the job involves
- As Head of Communications, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping Sky’s corporate narrative, driving strategic communications, and protecting Sky’s reputation
- Reporting directly to the Group Director of Corporate Affairs, you’ll play a key role within the Corporate Communications Leadership Team, overseeing communications strategies across Sky Content, Studios, and NOW, while collaborating with stakeholders at Comcast, NBCU, and SkyShowtime
- You’ll thrive in both proactive campaigns and high-stakes reactive situations, ensuring Sky’s voice is impactful, authentic, and consistent
- Lead Sky’s Corporate Communications Strategy – Drive the overarching comms strategy for Content, Studios, and NOW, ensuring alignment with Sky’s corporate objectives
- Be a Trusted Advisor to Senior Leadership – Provide strategic counsel to executives, using data-driven insights to guide decisions on key external communications
- Shape and Amplify the Sky Story – Build powerful storytelling moments that showcase Sky’s leadership, business contributions, and cultural impact across industries
- Manage Media Relations at the Highest Level – Oversee senior executive media engagement, securing impactful interviews and enhancing Sky’s corporate profile
- Crisis & Issues Management – Lead the response to sensitive situations with clarity, speed, and precision, providing calm, strategic guidance during high-pressure scenarios
- Drive Team Excellence – Inspire, mentor, and manage the Corporate Communications team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Oversee External Partnerships – Manage relationships with communication agencies, monitoring services, and crisis preparedness partners to ensure best-in-class support
- Navigate Complex Stakeholder Environments – Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, Comcast, NBCU, and SkyShowtime to manage competing priorities and align messaging
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Sky formed through the merger of Sky Television and British Satellite Broadcasting in 1990, making it the UK's largest pay-TV company. After the acquisition of Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland in 2014, Sky Group was formed, transforming the UK company into Europe's leading entertainment and media group.
With the recent success of their original content, Sky doubled their investment into this space by 2024 with a brand new movie and TV studio being built. This is expected to create an additional £3 billion of production investment in UK creative sector in the first five years alone.
Sky's streaming service, Now TV, was launched in 2012 to compete with the rising tide of Netflix and, more recently, with Amazon's Prime Video. With pay-TV subscriptions dropping and the video streaming industry expected to grow by a further 20% by 2027, Sky has remained competitive by offering a range of deals, partnering with Netflix, and developing its own TV - Sky Glass, as it aims to keep up with consumer trends.
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Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
- A generous pension package
- Private healthcare
- Discounted mobile and broadband
- Work from home opportunities
Company values
- Forward-Looking & Restless - We believe in building a better tomorrow
- Creative & Action-Orientated - We believe in new ideas and making them happen
- Customer-Led & Simplifying - We believe in making things better and simpler for our customers
- Collaborative & Inclusive - We believe we are better when we all work together
- Fair & Responsible - We believe in doing the right thing
Company HQ
Isleworth, UK
Articles
Leadership
Dana Strong
(CEO, not founder)Previously, President of Consumer Services at Comcast Cable and held various roles at Liberty Global. Became CEO of Sky in 2021.
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