An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Make Up Artist to join our STV News team based in Glasgow on a 6-month fixed term contract covering a period of Maternity leave.
The successful candidate will apply make-up and style hair for our on-air presenters and studio guests across our news and current affairs programmes including Scotland Tonight, What’s On Scotland and supporting news programmes. This role will mainly be studio based but location work will also be required on occasion.
This role will involve working primarily Monday – Thursday afternoon/evenings, 28 hours per week.
Please note that flexibility around shift patterns will be required in line with programming requirements.
RESPONSIBILTIES OF THE ROLE
* Provide hair and make-up for on-air presenters and studio guests in a fast-paced environment.
* Responsible for maintaining the continuity of the presenters’ appearance on camera.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* A proven track record of makeup artistry and hairdressing in the television industry.
* Demonstrable knowledge of and experience in applying a variety of hair and make-up techniques.
* Evidence of a practical understanding of lighting, particularly in the use of studio make-up.
* Strong communication, interpersonal and team working skills to liaise effectively with colleagues, internal and external contacts at all levels.
* Evidence of effective organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise work and adapt to changing priorities.
* Driven approach and use of own initiative, highly motivated to deliver against deadlines and challenges.
BENEFITS
There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you:
* 25 days leave and 9 public holidays per annum (pro rata), with the option to buy more through our Holiday Extras scheme, and an extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
* Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Season ticket travel loan.
* Access to occupational health service.
* Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.
JOIN US
If you have a demonstrable track record of delivery in a related role, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to hr@stv.tv by 4 January 2026.
STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements to support your application by emailing hr@stv.tv.