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Some of the benefits available to you include:\nComplimentary access to Sky TV through Sky Q or Sky Stream\nSky Wifi and Sky Mobile at exclusive employee rates\nPrivate health insurance, extendable to family members and cohabiting partners\nLife and accident insurance coverage\nFree access to the company gym (Milan office only)\nFinancial support for new parents and caregivers\nFree tax return assistance\nMeal vouchers\nIn addition, you will have access to a range of initiatives focused on physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, as well as summer camps and language courses for children, plus exclusive discounts and partner offers.\nHybrid Working\nHybrid working that truly works. Depending on your role, you can benefit from up to 12 days of remote working per month, giving you the flexibility to focus without distractions. When you're in the office, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate, co-create, and make decisions together in unique spaces designed to help you perform at your best.\nOur Milan hub is located in Rogoredo, in the Santa Giulia district, just a few minutes’ walk from Milano Rogoredo Station (M3 Rogoredo FS, regional and high-speed trains, and the suburban rail network), and is also well served by bus connections. The campus is easily accessible by car and motorbike, thanks to its convenient links to the city's main transport routes.\nAt the Sky Campus, you'll find two cafés, a company restaurant, the Sky Cinema, and a variety of collaborative spaces dedicated to innovation and the sharing of ideas. The surrounding area also offers a wide range of amenities, including cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, and other services\nLearning and Development:\nAt Sky, we invest in your growth. We believe that internal mobility is a powerful driver of professional development, offering you opportunities to explore new roles and career paths across the business. Through Sky Learn, our learning platform, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities, digital content, and tailored upskilling and reskilling programmes designed to help you grow, evolve, and shape your future career.\nSocial Impact & Inclusion\nAt Sky, we believe in people. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively support employee wellbeing and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, including individuals with disabilities and protected-category status under Italian Law 68/99.\nAs part of this commitment, Sky hosts several employee networks, including Body & Mind, LGBTQ+, Women@Sky, and Parents & Carers. These voluntary communities bring colleagues together to share experiences and promote initiatives focused on wellbeing, inclusion, and female empowerment.\nWe work every day to create a positive and lasting impact on the communities around us through Sky Cares volunteering initiatives, the digital education programmes delivered by Sky Up, and the immersive company-visit experiences offered through the Academy Studios.\nWhy wait?\nApply now to build an extraordinary career and become part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to meet you! At Sky, ideas become experiences for millions of people.\nSky is committed to attracting and developing talent in all its forms. All applications, including those from individuals belonging to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99, will be considered in accordance with the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion, without discrimination of any kind. 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