TD/Director

Responsibilities

• You will check production elements including video clips, graphic elements, blocking schemes and rundowns in preparation for live show.
• You will interact extensively via headset with Line Producers, Show Hosts, Control Room and Backstage personnel to manage the technical direction of the show, and translate Show Host comments relative to product presentations and other on-stage actions into matching video.
• You will pace show following department standards and production direction.
• You will operate support equipment during the live broadcast including Reservoir image store and recall, Clip Jockey, graphics, audio and camera (manual and robotic).
• Meet with producers, hosts and guests to prepare for shows.
• Attend daily production meetings.
• Develop creative camera angles/shots to enhance product images based on items such as set design, and remote locations. You will plan desired effect, sequence shots to achieve effect and previews effect.
• You will coordinate technical needs with Master Control and Engineering. Move cameras, and practice cable maintenance to support the live production. Accountable to maintain clean and safe studio space including cameras, cables and monitors.
• You will troubleshoot and escalate technical issues that occur during the shift.
• You will set up events, provide instruction to achieve desired effects, and notify personnel of problems. You will be able to fill in for Lead TD/Director as leader.
• Train team members to operate broadcast equipment including operation of production switcher. Provide real-time feedback to team members with follow-up to Broadcast Managers.

Requirements

• Education:
• An undergraduate degree in Broadcast Media, Communications or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
• 6+ years live broadcast television production experience is required.
• Directing/technical directing experience a must.
• Hands-on working knowledge of broadcasting equipment such as audio consoles, graphics generators, video switchers, playback servers, and operation of both robotic and manually operated cameras required.
• Knowledge and understanding of QVC processes and procedures.
• #LI-CV1
• If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills,

Benefits

Additional Information

Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road. Your Opportunity, Your Team The TD/Director supports QVC and HSN, and directly influences sales while delivering our compelling content strategy by controlling the customers viewing experience in real-time. You will oversee the show(s) technically and aesthetically, hold responsibility for communication and execution of production standards concerning all production elements of your show(s) while promoting QVC Group business needs and practices. You will troubleshoot and manage production elements and equipment for show(s), and be responsible for directing the live show and operating other control room equipment for the live broadcast. Where You'll Work This role is onsite and will require you to work from our Studio Park headquarters in West Chester, PA daily. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Open availability to work days, nights, weekdays and weekends is required for consideration.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at qvc? Share your experience