ABOUT US
STV’s exciting vision is to become Scotland’s leading platform for audiences and advertisers and a global content powerhouse. On-air, STV reaches more than 70% of Scottish adults every month through its TV channel - the largest commercial channel in Scotland - and streaming service, STV Player, which is also available across the rest of the UK. STV has expanded its audience even further by introducing an audio division, with STV Radio - a major new Scotland-focused commercial radio station – which launched in Jan’ 2026.
From bases across the UK, STV’s content production arm, STV Studios, creates world-class entertainment for UK and international networks and streamers, including Apple TV+ drama Criminal Record, BBC police drama Blue Lights and Sky’s Amadeus, as well entertainment formats like Catchphrase and Bridge of Lies, and myriad FactEnt shows.
THE ROLE
STV Post-Production, based in STV’s Glasgow headquarters, delivers picture and audio post-production for STV Studios’ Factual and Entertainment teams — from first ingest to final delivery. Our work includes shows like The Yorkshire Auction House (Discovery), Catchphrase (ITV), Antiques Road Trip, Bridge of Lies, The Travelling Auctioneers, The Firm and The Troops (BBC)
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, Audience - Video & Technology, and owning the relationship with STV Studios, the Head of Post-Production will lead and manage a multi-skilled core team of around 12 full-time staff and freelancers (which expands to accommodate workload). Post-production delivers a service to labels within STV Studios as well as STV’s in-house Creative team (producing promotional videos for on-air and digital platforms).
The wide-ranging responsibility of the Head of Post-Production will encompass the provision of editing, sound dub, media management and storage services and management of technology and infrastructure across the operation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the team to deliver excellent customer service to a range of internal, and where capacity permits, external clients. (To date, external clients has been minimal, but this could be a growth opportunity).
- Establish a strong working relationship with STV Studios to support post-production of commissions across a range of titles and genres.
- Work with key department staff to schedule resources to meet production requirements and to provide budgetary support to clients.
- Creating quotes and optimising use of facilities to maintain and improve overall cost-efficiency to the business across post and production.
- In collaboration with the Post-Production Supervisor, ensure day-to-day scheduling and deadlines are met and that staff and resource are continually prioritised appropriately to meet challenging timelines and deliveries.
- Set clear goals, manage projects and assign team members, accordingly, ensuring the highest impact is achieved timeously and to the standard expected.
- Assess future staffing requirements of post-production and any changes to the structure and/or hours of operation that facilitate effective management and service delivery.
- Work with HR to identify skills and training that may be required going forward.
- Oversee department leave, absence and shift rostering, while supporting team members to drive a positive and fulfilling work environment.
- Manage department budget and work directly with the divisional finance team to ensure ongoing costs are aligned with business goals and agreed targets.
- Actively monitor industry developments to identify, explore and implement new technologies and workflows to ensure services remain efficient and maintain industry standard service levels in line with evolving client demands.
- Collaborate closely with team members to communicate changes and objectives, develop roles and responsibilities, with the aim of creating a culture of excellence and responsive, customer-focused delivery.
- Raise the profile of post-production internally within STV and develop strong relationships with related areas – such as IT, operational support, creative and marketing, news and current affairs.
- Assist in any other aspects of work of the company as reasonably required.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrable operational experience of working at a similar level in a broadcast media environment.
- Defines strategy clearly and communicates it effectively to the wider team and stakeholders across the company.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Effectively conveys technical and non-technical information clearly to a range of cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ability to remain calm and solve complex problems in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Forward thinking, proactive and organised with the ability to work independently in identifying priorities.
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 paid annual leave and 9 public holidays per annum
- An extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
- Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
- Company pension contribution.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket travel loan.
- Access to occupational health service.
- Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.
APPLY
To apply please email a full CV & cover letter to hr@stv.tv by 31 May 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.