At Gemporia Craft, our mission is to educate, inspire, and engage with our current and future customers. We believe that crafting is a powerful form of self-expression, creativity, and personal growth. Our goal is to provide a platform where individuals can explore their passions, learn new skills, and connect with a vibrant community of like-minded craft enthusiasts. Gemporia Craft comprises of four craft brands JewelleryMaker, HobbyMaker, Sewing Street & Visible Image bringing you live demonstrations from crafting experts every day on Freeview, Sky and YouTube and our brand websites.
We are looking for a dynamic and skilled Director to produce live TV for the growing Gemporia Craft side of the business. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for output and directing up to 5 hours of Live TV on Jewellery Maker, Sewing Street and Hobby Maker.
You will be working collaboratively with our Sales & Producing team, often working in a high-pressured environment. Time management and strong communication skills are essential in this role.
This is a fast-paced business with a pivotal focus on what our current, potential, and future customers want and need. Adaptability and problem solving would be crucial for successful candidates.
Candidates will be required to command excellent organisational skills, work well within an existing team structure and have a proven ability to learn new skills and a passion for producing high quality output.
Duties:
• Create high quality and engaging TV
• Work closely with the Producer and Presenter to ensure the best possible output
• Ensure that output looks professional and to a high standard at all times
• Work closely with our Marketing Team and aligned with brand guidelines
• The ability to manage and prioritise workload in an effective manner
• Use initiative to step in where necessary
• Responsible for the on-air team including tech op and floor manager
• Strong social skills and confidence in approaching and working closely with Presenters and Guests
• Develop ideas and have a strong creative vision
Experience:
• Experience in directing live TV.
• Experience in vision mixing, sound equipment and use of servers.
• Gallery etiquette.
• Excellent camera skills.
• Proficiency using Adobe Premier and Photoshop and Canva
• Team Player - Works as part of a team to achieve common goals through shared ambition, communication, and collaboration.
• Actively contributes to the team, understands team goals and how they fit in.
• Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, written and verbal.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and a sense of urgency.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.
Shift pattern 7 day fortnight (including weekends) 28 paid hours per week
Salary - £22-24,000 per annum
Our studios are based in Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9HF – you must be able to commute comfortably to this location