Studio Director

We're looking for a Studio Director to supervise and direct the live on-air multi-camera output for business and news programmes and our current affairs show - The Agenda.

Team Description:

The Broadcast Operations team exists to support the editorial vision of CGTN Europe. Encompassing several roles across studio and post-production the goal of the department is to provide first class service and support in fulfilling the editorial remit of the network.

Job objectives:

Coordinate the identification, development and deployment of workflow opportunities and improvements
Anticipate, react to, and resolve technical and operational issues
Assist in training and mentoring staff and freelancers, and work on any ongoing improvement and training issues
Be prepared to work varied shift hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Familiarity of working within a culturally and ethnically diverse staff
Reporting and documenting of errors and analysis of causes
Work across different departments to ensure clean and smooth on air production
Respond positively and strive to work in capacities other than specified as gallery production
Deputise for the Director of Broadcast Operations.

Person specification:

Team player
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Network Television production
Must have considerable industry work experience and extensive industry knowledge and technical expertise related to TV production
Demonstrable knowledge of Mosart automation as well non automated studios
Active listening and learning ability, excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask and manage time and solve problems
Good critical-thinking skills and exemplary decision-making and judgment abilities.

Knowledge of health and safety

About CGTN Europe CGTN Europe Ltd. is an international media organisation whose mission is to increase cross-cultural understanding and reflect the multipolar world by highlighting emerging stories and perspectives. From state-of-the-art studios in West London, it produces award winning,

multimedia content for a global audience of hundreds of millions across social media and linear television. Specialising in current affairs, science and technology, business, and general news, CGTN Europe works with journalists across the continent and beyond to unearth and explore powerful stories. CGTN Europe is part of the China Media Group the world’s biggest broadcaster.

Equal Opportunities

CGTN Europe Ltd. is committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity, value, and respect, regardless of race, religion or belief, national origin, marital or civil partnership status, maternity or pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender or gender reassignment or any other protected group status. Our diverse employees individually contribute to CGTN Europe’s programming, live output and across a range of online platforms and podcasts.

We continue to encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply to our roles and to welcome into our company.

Next Step:

Please CLICK HERE to see this role on our own website, and apply.