TV director

TV directors direct the making of television programmes, shaping how they look and feel. The work involves planning shots and coverage, directing crew and talent, making real-time decisions during recording or live broadcast, and overseeing the creative execution of a programme.

They work for broadcasters and production companies. The role suits creative, decisive, fast-thinking people with strong visual and storytelling sense who can direct crew and talent under pressure, make instant calls during live or recorded production, and combine creative vision with the technical command and composure that directing television requires.