Technology Research Analyst Job in West London Tw75qd, London Uk
Technology Research Analyst
Corporate Technology Affairs
West London - Osterley
At Sky we pride ourselves in being innovative, risk taking and pushing the boundaries of what technology can do. We are always asking what is possible and with this approach we constantly drive us to take leading-edge technology forward. Already at the forefront of digital entertainment and innovative interactive services, we're dreaming up tomorrow's revolutions - and we need you to help us make them a reality.
We have a very exciting opportunity for a Junior Technology Research Analyst to join our Corporate Technology Affairs team who work across Sky's businesses to maintain our technology lead. This entrepreneurial team is responsible for undertaking research in emerging technologies as well as advising the business on any technology issue that may affect them, ultimately helping Sky be more effective. The team will closely monitor developments in different technology domains that are relevant to Sky and its competitors whilst representing Sky in relevant international technical forums, standardisation bodies and workshops helping to shape the future of the technologies we use.
As a Junior Technology Analyst you will be responsible for monitoring industries that Sky spans - this will include entertainment, media, broadcasting, web, gaming, telecommunications, consumer electronics, enterprise software hardware and the regulatory bodies we are involved with. You'll identify existing and emerging players across these industries and make use of a variety of sources of information to help keep Sky businesses informed and up to date with what is happening externally. You will need to produce in an innovative, engaging and relevant way updates, reports and facts of relevance from your findings that Sky's businesses can use. You will provide project support and research assistance across the department and to the wider Sky.
We are looking for someone passionate about technologies - you'll thrive at researching and analysing developments in technology across all the sectors but in particular a keen interest awareness of the technologies relevant to the Broadcast and IT industry. You'll be good at reporting varied data and information and confident in performing complex searches on the Internet using commonly available tools. You will demonstrate a current, up to date knowledge of the external markets which affect Sky - from actively participating on blogs to exploring and following new trends and industry releases.
Does this exciting role sound like something you would relish? If so we'd love to hear from you. At Sky, we truly value diversity - because it's the differences between us that make us who we are. Believe in Better - Join in!
Our benefits package is to recognise the essential part you play in Sky's success. We offer free Sky+HD, broadband and talk services; private medical insurance, generous holiday entitlements, a contribution pension scheme, a Share scheme so you can have a stake in Sky and our success plus Sky Choices a benefit scheme to help you make valuable tax national insurance savings.
For more information about working for Sky visit www.workforsky.com
Due to the fast paced nature of Sky's Businesses our vacancy close dates may be subject to change
Sky delivers some of the most diverse content and services on the planet, and we value the same diversity within our business. We provide a culture of entrepreneurialism and opportunity for one and all.