Sky News' coverage of the Sudan war, by Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir and her team, has also been recognised in the international news category alongside work by CNN and ITV on Gaza.
The World With Yalda Hakim also goes up against Channel 4 News and ITV News for network daily news programme of the year.
Sky News has received nine nominations in the RTS TV journalism awards, including for news channel of the year.
Sophy Ridge, Sky News' lead political presenter who presents a weeknight show from 7-8pm, and data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire are also nominated for best network presenter and specialist journalist respectively.
Adrian Wells, chair of the RTS awards, said: "In a globally tumultuous year, our nominees exemplify the vital work that journalists carry out in the news media industry, especially within a time where accuracy, transparency and compassion in reporting is so important.
