Jewelry Television – Senior Broadcast Production Supervisor

Jewelry Television – Senior Broadcast Production Supervisor

The Senior Production Supervisor - Broadcast oversees the full live show technical team, including Directors, Graphics, Cameras and Media Specialists. The Senior Production Supervisor - Broadcast is responsible for scheduling, staffing, training and the development of the team to maintain the highest production standards. The Senior Production Supervisor – Broadcast will also direct shows as needed. 

This role requires relocation to the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

The Senior Production Supervisor - Broadcast must lead by example, manage and maintain developmental investment in members of the production team. It is imperative that the Senior Production Supervisor - Broadcast be capable of effectively developing their team through performance appraisal processes, while also managing any employee relations issues or concerns that may arise. 

As Senior Production Supervisor - Broadcast of a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week live studio environment, the Production Manager must be a leader, with good communication skills and a keen ability to think strategically and react quickly in an ever-changing environment. They must have solid technical skills and excellent dependability, as well as a willingness to adapt to the needs of the show. The Senior Production Supervisor - Broadcast should stay up to date on the changes taking place technologically as well as new production methods and opportunities for increasing efficiency and production value.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall supervision of the Broadcast Production staff and on-air output within a 24/7 live environment 
• Oversee schedule assignments of the Television Production staff
• Handle weekly payroll
• Write and administer performance evaluations of Directors, Technical Directors, Assistant Directors, Graphics Operators and Production Technicians & oversee administration of evaluations for all staff within the department
• Communicate and develop blocking for studio cameras working in conjunction with the Lighting Director
• Coordinate with Training Supervisor to invest in new employees as well as mentoring experienced crew
• Coordinate backfilling crew call offs and help ensure coverage for live show
• Write disciplinary actions from verbal warnings to terminations
• Conduct interviews and hire new production personnel
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure all elements are ready for upcoming shows
• Direct live shows as needed

JTV Perks:

• Outstanding employee benefit program with medical, dental and vision coverage available
• 401(k) 
• Generous personal/vacation accrual policy
• Great employee discount program through local vendors
• Exceptional employee discount on JTV product
• 24-hour private Fitness Center for all JTV employees and their immediate family
• On-site Medical Center
• Our employee park features a Walking Trail, Frisbee Golf, Volleyball and MORE!

Overview:

Jewelry Television® (JTV) is one of the leading retailers of jewelry and gemstones in the United States. Privately-held with a proven 30-year history, JTV leverages an omni-digital strategy designed to elevate the customer experience through holistic, digitally-driven touch points, including broadcasting live programming 24-hours a day, seven days a week to 86 million U.S. households, an industry leading mobile optimized e-commerce platform, and a robust social media presence. As part of its commitment to the development and distribution of educational content and consumer satisfaction the company employs numerous Graduate Gemologists and Accredited Jewelry Professionals. The company’s website, JTV.com, is one of the largest jewelry e-commerce websites in the country according to Internet Retailer’s Top 500 list for 2015.

Jewelry Television® (JTV) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Jewelry Television® (JTV) is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program. Jewelry Television® (JTV) participates in the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Program.