What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director position at QVC?
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands – QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®. We are a live social shopping company that redefines the shopping experience through video-driven commerce on every screen, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and TVs.
QVC Group brings innovative products, compelling content, and unforgettable moments to millions of shoppers worldwide via social platforms, streaming apps, ecommerce sites and TV channels, making every screen a doorway to discovery, delight and community.
QVC Group brings innovative products, compelling content, and unforgettable moments to millions of shoppers worldwide via social platforms, streaming apps, ecommerce sites and TV channels, making every screen a doorway to discovery, delight and community.
The Opportunity
The Assistant Director will coordinate camera, AD, graphics, and audio effects to achieve designated production goals. While directing, the Assistant Director has the authority to select the camera shots and pace the live show in partnership with the Line Producer and Show Host. The Assistant Director directs the control room staff and backstage crew to execute the elements of the live production. Act as a positive and contributing team member while actively working to increase technical skills, gain business knowledge, and generate ideas.
Who We Are
The Broadcast Operations team brings the QVC products to life, live on television, as well as other mediums that reach our customer. The main objective for the team is to provide a comprehensive, engaging presentation which highlights the features and benefits of the products that we sell.
Your Impact
- Operation of support equipment during the live broadcast including Reservoir image store & recall, graphics, audio and camera (manual and robotic).
- Technically create show by coordinating picture, graphics, and sound for the live production.
- Prepare 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 and professionally via headsets with Line Producers, Show Hosts, and Control Room/Backstage team members to manage the technical direction of the show.
What You Bring
- An undergraduate degree in Television Production, Media, Communications or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- 3 years live television production experience.
- Working knowledge of broadcasting equipment including audio boards, video switcher, graphics generators and image store/recall and camera robotics.
- Knowledge of QVC live production operations.
- Able to shoulder and operate handheld camera (approx. 20-30 lbs.) and physically move/control heavy jib and studio cameras.
For New York City based roles only: Salary ranges are general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.
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If you enjoy being a part of a team, creating experiences and delighting customers, you’ll love it here. If you’re excited about retail, media, social, live streaming, technology, customer service, design and more, you’ll find amazing projects to work on. If you want to grow professionally and learn every day, you’ll thrive with us. If you appreciate a company committed to inclusion and belonging for all, you’ll be amazed at what’s available for our team members. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation, health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, company discounts and much more. Best of all, working with QVC Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers!
For QVC Group, our commitment to inclusion and belonging for all is deeply rooted in Our Principles. They call on us to Drive Progress, Act With Empathy, Be Brave, Embrace the Future, and Do What’s Right so that everyone can thrive. We are committed to 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
workwithus@qvcgrp.com
for assistance.
