Job Title: Live Television Director
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Live Television Director to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering top-quality live television output.
You will guide programme editorial under the direction of the Supervising Producer, ensuring content is aligned with the show's objectives and editorial standards.
Key Responsibilities include producing the live output of Ireland AM, providing editorial direction live on air to the production team and presenters, while keeping the show flowing seamlessly.
You will also oversee forward planning, including identifying great stories, booking talent, and managing future events to ensure continuous, engaging content.
In addition, you will proactively seek out relevant content, news items, and interesting stories that resonate with the audience and keep the show fresh and topical.
A key part of the job will be collaborating closely with the Supervising Producer to develop new content ideas, ensuring the show evolves and remains relevant.
You will supervise gallery operations to ensure the show runs smoothly, pivoting between multiple tasks like live content, VT, and editorial adjustments in real-time.
The ideal candidate will have strong editorial judgement, problem-solving skills, and experience working in daytime TV, particularly with live broadcasts.
A degree or qualification in Broadcast Media, Communications, or a related field is desirable, along with editing and scriptwriting skills or experience in video production.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to make their mark on a high-profile morning show.