Television Studio Director
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ideal World are seeking A Technical Studio Director to join their busy live studios team.
ABOUT US
Ideal World are the award winning shopping TV channel devoted to lifestyle brands, homewares and luxury shopping. Our channel is live for up to 19 hours each day broadcasting onto Freeview, Freesat, Sky and Virgin TV platforms, as well as being broadcast on our website.
Our fun and interactive live shows feature limited time deals, client partnerships and a broad variety of product strands and categories. The channel has been on air for over 20 years from our studios based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
THE ROLE
You will report to the Supervising Director, working as a member of the Technical Studio Directors team. The role requires you to be responsible for the planning and execution of your assigned live shopping television shows, ensure that all elements of studio production work together to provide compelling editorial driven programming. You will also be responsible for live gallery operations including directing, vision mixing, robotic camera operation and audio mixing live multi-camera output.
THE CANDIDATE
Applicants should have experience of directing and vision mixing live multi camera output. Experience with tv shopping would be desirable.
We are seeking someone who is creatively driven with strong verbal and written communication skills, a positive attitude and a person who thrives under pressure. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate problem solving, possess quick decision-making skills and is able to lead a team and work well as part of a team.
POSITION DETAILS
The TV teams work a 12.5 hour day on a rotating 7 days per fortnight shift pattern. This means one week you work 5 shifts, and the following week you work 2 shifts, working out to an average of 40 hours a week and 7 days with a fortnight. The shift does include working weekends, bank holidays, early mornings, late nights covering our ITV contract.
Salary will be offered dependant on experience.
If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Ideal World Limited is committed to promoting diversity and providing equal opportunities in all areas of our business from recruitment, employment and career progression to learning and development, and aims to establish an inclusive culture free from discrimination and based on the values of fairness, dignity and respect.
We aim to ensure that all applicants, employees, workers, contractors and visitors (including suppliers) will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Television Studio Director roles across Ideal World Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,000 - £31,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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