Sky has put 900 UK roles at risk as it reshapes its operations to compete with US streaming services, with around 600 expected to be cut and 300 redeployed. The reductions, affecting technology, product, and corporate teams, follow recent launches including Sky Glass and Sky Glass Air.
The Comcast-owned broadcaster has cut nearly 3,500 roles since early 2023 as it shifts away from traditional satellite pay-TV toward internet-based products. More than 90% of new subscriptions now come from Sky Glass and Sky Stream. The cuts bring staff levels back to roughly 23,000, similar to when Comcast acquired Sky in 2018.
Earlier in 2024, Sky reduced jobs at customer service centres and among installation teams as users move toward plug-and-play streaming. A new deal with Warner Bros Discovery will make HBO Max available via Sky, ending its exclusive rights to HBO programming.
