Studio Director

About SHOP LC

We are an electronic retailer of jewelry and lifestyle products headquartered in Austin, Texas with a passionate team of approximately 5 Employees. Our products are sold through TV in over 80 Million homes through live 24/7 broadcasts, our website, Apps, Marketplaces, and through social media.

We are the US retailing unit and a subsidiary of Vaibhav Global Limited (VGL), a well-established and vertically integrated company, founded in India 35 years ago. 

The other retailing units of VGL Group are in the UK (Shop TJC) and Germany (Shop LC, Germany). Together, all 3 businesses ship out approximately 50,000 products to their customers in the US, UK, and Germany every day. In addition, VGL Group operates offices globally in India, China, Indonesia, and Thailand.

We believe in supporting our community and protecting the environment with the purpose of Delivering Joy.  Our service to the community is run through our Your Purchase Feeds… program where we donate one nutritious meal for each item sold to school children in India, the US and the UK. 

Your Purchase Feeds… has provided over 40 million meals to date, and our mission is to distribute one million meals every day to children in need by 2031. We believe that Your Purchase Feeds… provides more than just a meal:   it feeds the hearts, minds, and futures of children.

We are also committed to protecting the environment by constantly working on reducing our carbon footprint and becoming net zero by 2032. Our offices in India function on solar power, and each business unit is working towards getting a LEEDS certification.  

We live by and are inspired by our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Commitment, Passion, and Positive Attitude, which form the basis of every decision we make.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Studio Director to join our dynamic production team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in creating compelling and engaging live television shopping experiences for our audience. The Studio Director will collaborate with Hosts & Talent, Producers, and Studio Coordinators to deliver high-quality broadcasts that showcase products effectively and captivate our customers/viewers.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Work with the Producer, Host & Talent, and Studio Coordinator to develop, decide, plan, and execute a clear artistic vision for each show, aligning it with the overall business objectives.
• Overseeing seamless transitions between product presentations, on-air talent, and promotional segments.
• Collaborate with the Studio Coordinator to create visually appealing and effective product displays.
• Coordinate and operate multiple robotic cameras and their feeds to capture product details and host interactions to achieve dynamic and engaging shots to enhance the customer/viewer experience.
• Gathering and organizing all graphical and video content for each product and seamlessly incorporating them into the show.
• Communicate effectively with Hosts & Talent, Producers, and Studio Coordinators to manage and execute the pacing of the show according to the established rundown - maintaining customer/viewer interest and meet timing requirements .
• Possess a deep understanding of, and operate, live television production equipment, including switchers, audio consoles, PTZ camera systems, and video playback systems.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, and coordinate with the engineering team,  in real-time to ensure a smooth broadcast.
• Maintain and thrive in a fast-paced, live television environment, adapting to changes and making real-time decisions to enhance the viewer experience.
• Collaborate with the team to implement and receive feedback and continuously improve the production process.
• Ensure the highest standards of video and audio quality throughout the live broadcast.
• Conduct post-show reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement changes as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Television Production, Broadcasting, or a related field. Or extensive experience in live television production and direction. 
• Technical proficiency with television studio equipment, including cameras, lighting, sound, switcher, and playback software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in-tandem with the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to direct and coach crew members effectively
• Good time management and multitasking skills.
• Comfortable with managing data files – Downloads, uploads, transfers, archiving, etc.
• Must be able to work with Ross Carbonite, Cloudinary, Grass Valley, Telemetrics, and basic Windows files. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with Hosts & Talent, Producers, Studio Coordinators and other departments within the company.

Physical Requirements

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one workplace to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Reports To: Director will report to the Broadcast Production Manager and Senior Studio Directors.