Baku, Azerbaijan / Local candidates only
We are looking for an experienced Production Director (News) to join a high-level international media project in Baku.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full production side of a live news operation and supporting the launch and development of new programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage daily live news production, including studios, crews, control rooms, live links and outside broadcasts
- Build effective shift structures and production rosters
- Translate programme schedules into detailed production plans and rundowns
- Manage pilot broadcasts and support programme/channel launches
- Coordinate closely with editorial, technical and graphics teams
- Plan and deliver breaking news coverage and major live events
- Monitor on-air quality and implement improvements
- Recruit, manage and coach production teams
- Develop production procedures and workflows
Requirements:
- Minimum 12 years of experience in TV production
- At least 5 years in senior production management within a national news channel
- Strong experience managing daily live news production across multiple shifts
- Experience with a channel launch, relaunch, studio move or major format change
- Proven experience managing large teams and production budgets
- Good understanding of modern newsroom, studio automation and graphics systems
- Native Azerbaijani and good working English
- Hands-on, highly operational approach
Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.
