Production Director (News)

 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.