Make Up Artist, STV (6 month fixed term contract)

STV Group plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A broadcasting company in Glasgow is seeking a skilled Make Up Artist for a 6-month contract to apply make-up and style hair for on-air presenters and studio guests. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the television industry and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining appearance continuity and adapting to changing programming needs. This role offers excellent benefits including generous leave and healthcare contributions.

Benefits

25 days leave and public holidays

Healthcare cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket travel loan

Access to occupational health service

Flexible benefits portal

Qualifications

• Proven track record in makeup artistry and hairdressing.
• Experience in applying various hair and make-up techniques.
• Practical understanding of studio lighting.

Responsibilities

• Provide hair and make-up for on-air presenters and studio guests.
• Maintain continuity of presenters’ appearance on camera.

Skills

Makeup artistry

Hairdressing in the television industry

Knowledge of hair and make-up techniques

Understanding of lighting for studio make-up

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Team working skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Make Up Artist to join our STV News team based in Glasgow on a 6-month fixed term contract covering a period of Maternity leave.

The successful candidate will apply make-up and style hair for our on-air presenters and studio guests across our news and current affairs programmes including Scotland Tonight, What’s On Scotland and supporting news programmes. This role will mainly be studio based but location work will also be required on occasion.

This role will involve working primarily Monday – Thursday afternoon / evenings, 28 hours per week.

Please note that flexibility around shift patterns will be required in line with programming requirements.

RESPONSIBILTIES OF THE ROLE

• Provide hair and make-up for on-air presenters and studio guests in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible for maintaining the continuity of the presenters’ appearance on camera.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A proven track record of makeup artistry and hairdressing in the television industry.
• Demonstrable knowledge of and experience in applying a variety of hair and make-up techniques.
• Evidence of a practical understanding of lighting, particularly in the use of studio make-up.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team working skills to liaise effectively with colleagues, internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Evidence of effective organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise work and adapt to changing priorities.
• Driven approach and use of own initiative, highly motivated to deliver against deadlines and challenges.

BENEFITS

• 25 days leave and 9 public holidays per annum (pro rata), with the option to buy more through our Holiday Extras scheme, and an extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
• Healthcare cashplan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• Access to occupational health service.
• Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.

JOIN US

If you have a demonstrable track record of delivery in a related role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to [e-mail] by 4 January 2026.

STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and / or neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements to support your application by emailing [e-mail].