TD/Director Overview
The TD/Director supports QVC and HSN and directly influences sales while delivering our compelling content strategy by controlling the customer viewing experience in real-time. The role oversees the show(s) technically and aesthetically, communicates and executes production standards, and promotes QVC Group business needs and practices.
Location
This role is onsite and requires you to work from our Studio Park headquarters in West Chester, PA daily. Relocation assistance is not available. Open availability to work days, nights, weekdays and weekends is required for consideration.
Responsibilities
- Direct technically challenging shows with working knowledge of video switcher operation while simultaneously operating robotic cameras.
- Create shows by coordinating picture, graphics, and sound for the live production, preparing for shows by referencing pals, blueprints and production guides.
- Check production elements including video clips, graphic elements, blocking schemes and rundowns in preparation for live show.
- 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.
- Create 'mood' by developing, selecting, framing, and transitioning camera angles/shots.
- Operate robotic cameras and/or cue manual operators to obtain desired shots.
- Direct the live broadcast team in all aspects of live production, and respond quickly to changes in direction, e.g. new product presentations.
- Pace the show following department standards and production direction.
- 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.
- Plan desired effect, sequence shots to achieve effect and preview effect.
- Coordinate technical needs with Master Control and Engineering.
- Move cameras, practice cable maintenance to support the live production.
- Accountable for maintaining clean and safe studio space including cameras, cables and monitors.
- Troubleshoot and elevate technical issues that occur during the shift.
- Set up events, provide instruction to achieve desired effects, and notify personnel of problems.
- 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.
Education and Experience
- Undergraduate degree in Broadcast Media, Communications or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- 6+ years live broadcast television production experience.
- Directing/technical directing experience.
- 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.
- Knowledge and understanding of QVC processes and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Paid time off.
- Employee assistance program.
- Parental leave.
- Paid volunteer hours.
- Company discounts.
- Health care benefits starting on day 1.
- 401(k).
- Tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity
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 for assistance.
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