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Commercial Strategy Internship

Sky
£30,000
Osterley

Expected closing date: Sunday, 15 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Gain real insight into commercial strategy within the fast-moving media industry.
  • Develop sharp commercial skills in areas like product development, media planning, and trading performance.
  • Internship programme based in Osterley, with a salary of £30,000 per annum pro rata.
  • Applications close on 15th November 2026; potential to secure a place on the Business Graduate Programme starting September 2028.

About the Role

This internship offers real insight into the commercial strategy of Sky, a fast-moving industry. You will build sharp commercial skills.

Potential Areas of Focus:

  • Propositional Development: Decide on new product launches using customer insights and strategy.
  • Media Planning: Plan advertising spend with creative agencies.
  • Trading Performance: Enhance sales and retention through price, promotion, and channel optimisation.
  • Commercial Planning: Develop sales strategies, understand customer value, and build quarterly plans.

What you'll be doing:

  • Track trends in TV, Broadband, Mobile, and insurance, and monitor competitor activity.
  • Identify significant shifts in technology and entertainment.
  • Share insights across teams to inform strategy development.
  • Collaborate to drive change within the business.
  • Support key projects and research initiatives.
  • Contribute to streamlining work processes and improving efficiency.

What we're looking for:

  • Currently studying for an undergraduate degree in any subject, and in your penultimate year.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • People-oriented with good organisational skills.
  • Detail-focused.
  • Proactive and driven to implement improvements.
  • Problem-solver with the ability to overcome obstacles and find creative solutions.

Right to work:

Sky does not offer sponsorship for this role. Employment is contingent on having the valid right to work in the UK/Ireland for the full duration of the programme. Successful candidates for the Graduate programme will also require the full right to work in the UK/Ireland for the duration of that scheme.

Application Journey:

  1. Apply online: Submit your details, degree information, and any relevant experience.
  2. Online assessments: Complete digital assessments to evaluate your thinking and motivation.
  3. Virtual Assessment Centre: Participate in a virtual assessment day with various activities to gauge problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Perks:

  • Be Brilliant: Freedom, support, and space to grow and innovate.
  • Development Experience: Tailored development through workshops, networking, and reflective learning.
  • Support Network: Paired with a graduate buddy and supported by a manager.