Global Head of Studios

Join IDX as our Global Head of Studios responsible for defining and driving the strategic, operational, and cultural direction of IDX’s global studio function. This role combines deep expertise in film, streaming technologies, and production infrastructure with strong leadership, commercial acumen, and organisational influence.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday and holiday trade scheme available
• Hybrid working (Tue/Wed/Thu in office)
• Flexibility; for when life happens
• Health cash plan allowing you to claim back on every day healthcare costs incl. dental, vision, psychotherapy, acupuncture and more
• Mental Health support including company Employee Assistance Programme
• Private medical insurance, available by personal contribution
• Discounted gym membership options at Fitness Firs
• TechScheme and Shop Street access
• Culture Committee focused on regular social, educational and community based activities

What You’ll Be Doing

Commercial Contributions & Stakeholder Management

• Apply financial understanding to operational and production methodologies
• Oversee revenue recognition principles and cost control mechanisms
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning
• Align studio objectives with overall IDX business strategy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including C-suite stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally to de-silo operations and improve communication

Leadership & Culture

• Define and uphold studio principles, team culture, and ways of working
• Foster a high-performance environment balancing accountability with care and wellbeing
• Provide pastoral support and ensure appropriate intervention where needed
• Build, mentor, and develop talent through coaching and structured feedback
• Act as an escalation point for team challenges, resolving conflict effectively
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 27001, and 27701 standards
• Contribute to IDX’s Cyber Security Council
• Oversee audit readiness, compliance processes, and documentation standards

Operational Excellence & Delivery

• Drive operational excellence across all studio outputs and production workflows
• Establish and steer methodologies that improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability
• Implement processes to minimise waste and maximise stakeholder satisfaction
• Supervise global studio activity, maintaining oversight of priorities, capacity, and delivery
• Lead on cost and resource management aligned with IDX financial principles
• Act as the first point of contact for escalations, ensuring timely resolution and client satisfaction

Technical & Production Leadership

• Maintain deep expertise in film production, streaming platforms, and studio technologies
• Possess working knowledge of animation pipelines (2D and 3D)
• Oversee the infrastructure and technical stack of IDX’s on-air product
• Advise on complex productions internally and externally
• Ensure alignment of studio capabilities with evolving industry standards and innovation
• Support adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-driven production tools

About You

• Extensive experience in film, broadcast, and/or streaming production environments
• Strong understanding of studio infrastructure, workflows, and streaming delivery systems
• Working knowledge of animation (2D and 3D pipelines)
• Proven experience engaging with senior stakeholders and pitching to new and existing clients
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills (board-level capable)
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Proven leadership and people management capability
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining operationally engaged
• High level of organisation, accountability, and decision-making

Technical Proficiency

• Broadcast cameras, film cameras, microphones, and lighting
• Streaming technology
• Project management, compliance, audits, and financial processes
• Apple Mac & PC environments
• vMix, Wirecast, OBS
• Zoom
• Cabling and studio infrastructure
• Audio and video editing
• AI tools and platforms
• NDI and Dante
• Vision mixers and audio consoles
• Colour correction, 2D and 3D animation

An Inclusive Workplace

IDX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We aim to foster an environment that desires and recruits diverse talent, cultivates a culture that celebrates all identities, life experiences, perspectives, and ensures equal opportunity for all.

Support During the Hiring Process

If you need any support or adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know, we’re happy to help.

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