Assistant Director

QVC; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QVC Group is seeking an Assistant Director to support the live broadcast teams, coordinating camera, graphics, and audio to hit production goals. The role requires an undergraduate degree in Broadcast Media or Communications and 3+ years of live-broadcast experience.

You will preset shots with the TD/Producer/Host and act as a hub in the control room, with opportunities to direct on QVC2 when needed. This on-site position at our West Chester, PA headquarters offers exposure to multiple channels

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Media or Communications, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of live broadcast television production experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of broadcasting equipment: audio boards, character generators, servers, DVEs, camera robotics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate camera, graphics, and audio effects to achieve designated production goals.
• Preset some camera shots in partnership with the Technical Director, Producer, and Show Host.
• Act as a communication hub for the control room staff, coordinating with the Line Producer and backstage crew to execute the elements of the live production.
• When needed, the Assistant Director will Technical Direct on QVC2, or other shows, learning the necessary skills of the Technical Director position hands-on. In critical staffing situations, that may be extended to other shows or channels.

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

Broadcast knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Media/Communications

Tools

Audio boards

Character generators

Servers

Digital video effects

Camera robotics

Job description

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 Assistant Director supports QVC and HSN, and will support the live broadcast at the positions of Playback, Graphics, Audio, and Camera to achieve designated production goals.

Where You'll Work

• This role is onsite and will require you to work from our West Chester, PA headquarters. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
• This team support our live broadcast, and team member needs to have open availability to work days, night, weekdays, and weekends.

What You'll Do

• You will coordinate camera, graphics, and audio effects to achieve designated production goals
• Preset some camera shots in partnership with the Technical Director, Producer, and Show Host.
• You will act as a communication hub for the control room staff, coordinating with the Line Producer and backstage crew to execute the elements of the live production.
• When needed, the Assistant Director will Technical Direct on QVC2, or other shows, learning the necessary skills of the Technical Director position hands-on. In critical staffing situations, that may be extended to other shows or channels.

What You'll Bring

• An undergraduate degree in Broadcast Media, Communications or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
• 3+ years experience in live broadcast television production experience is required.
• Hands-on working knowledge of broadcasting equipment including audio boards, character generators, servers, digital video effects and camera robotics required.

Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits. QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance. 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, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.