Key Takeaways
- Two-year rotational graduate programme in Business Strategy, Marketing, and Media Planning.
- Salary of £36,000 per year.
- Applications close on 15th November 2026.
- Requires you to be in the final year of your undergraduate degree or have already graduated; any degree subject is accepted.
- Based in Osterley with no visa sponsorship offered.
About the Role
This two-year graduate programme offers rotations through four different roles within Sky's business strategy, marketing, and media planning departments. It is designed to provide a broad understanding of the business, help you discover your strengths, and develop the skills needed for future leadership roles.
What You'll Be Doing
Year 1: Build Your Foundation
- 6-month rotation 1: Focus on marketing or insight roles, including campaign planning, brand storytelling, and customer understanding.
- 6-month rotation 2: Focus on commercial or trading roles, working with data, pricing strategies, and performance metrics.
This year is about learning how Sky operates, team collaboration, and delivering value to customers.
Year 2: Tailor Your Journey
- Choose two further rotations based on your interests and career goals.
- Options include specialising further in Year 1 roles or exploring new areas such as:
- Brand strategy
- Propositions and product development
- Insight and analytics
- Commercial content strategy
Projects may involve developing sales plans, leading consumer research, creating marketing campaigns, shaping business strategy, and collaborating across teams.
Upon completion, you will be ready for a permanent role at Sky.
What We're Looking For
- Currently in the final year of your undergraduate degree, completing a postgraduate qualification, or have already graduated.
- Your degree subject does not matter; passion, drive, and talent are prioritised.
- Must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. Sky does not offer sponsorship.
Your Application Journey
- Apply Online: Submit your details, degree information, and any relevant experience.
- Online Assessments: Complete two assessments to evaluate your thinking, motivation, and fit.
- In-Person Assessment Centre: Participate in tasks designed to assess problem-solving, thinking, and teamwork skills.
Support is available for adjustments needed during the application process.
Development and Perks
- Personalised skills discovery, future-focused learning, and real-world experiences.
- Support from an Early Careers team, mentors, buddies, and managers.
- Benefits include free Sky Q, a generous pension, 25 days paid annual leave, discounted mobile and broadband, and private healthcare.
- Access to Sky Learn, a group-wide learning platform.
- Campus perks may include subsidised restaurants/cafes, games rooms, cinemas, and gyms.
Start Date
September 2027
Application Deadline
15th November 2026. Applications may close earlier, but not before 1st November 2026.