Glazier Media is the professional home of Jonathan Glazier, one of the most experienced, versatile, and forward-thinking creatives working in global television today. With over 40 years in the industry, Jonathan brings an exceptional mix of creative vision, technical expertise, commercial insight, and industry leadership to every project he touches.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re a broadcaster, streamer, production company, or creative team looking for direction, Glazier Media offers a unique combination of services \u2014 from multicamera show directing and format development to AI implementation consulting, production strategy, and on-the-ground or remote production support.<\/p>\n
But Glazier Media isn\u2019t just about services \u2014 it\u2019s about experience. Few individuals in TV can match Jonathan\u2019s breadth of knowledge across live entertainment, studio-based formats, international franchises, talent shows, and technical production management. He has worked as a director, executive producer, showrunner, format creator, buyer, seller, and consultant \u2014 often at the same time.<\/p>\n
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Meet Jonathan Glazier<\/p>\n
At the heart of Glazier Media is Jonathan Glazier \u2014 a seasoned producer\/director with a career spanning four decades across some of the world\u2019s biggest studios, broadcasters, and stages.<\/p>\n
Jonathan has directed some of the UK\u2019s most iconic live and entertainment television, including legendary \u201cAudience With\u2026\u201d specials starring Elton John, Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, and Bruce Forsyth \u2014 not to mention the nation\u2019s beloved glove puppet Sooty. He\u2019s one of the rare directors who can move effortlessly between music legends, royal events, children\u2019s icons, and stadium-scale talent shows.<\/p>\n
A standout career highlight: Jonathan was the Executive Producer and Series Director of \u201cAsia\u2019s Got Talent\u201d \u2014 the largest \u201cGot Talent\u201d franchise in the world, produced across multiple countries with complex logistics and diverse production demands. His leadership helped deliver world-class entertainment at global scale \u2014 a testament to his ability to manage high-pressure, high-stakes productions without ever losing sight of storytelling or spectacle.<\/p>\n
His work has been recognised by both Broadcast and Royal Television Society Awards \u2014 acknowledgements he values especially because they honour the teams he led and the collaborative success behind every great production.<\/p>\n
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What Makes Glazier Media Different?<\/p>\n
What sets Glazier Media apart is the rare fusion of creative leadership and operational intelligence. Jonathan doesn\u2019t just direct the show \u2014 he understands the full pipeline. From idea to pitch, from production to post, and from the edit suite to the boardroom, he has worked at every level of the business.<\/p>\n
He has:
\n\t\u2022\tOwned and run a production company
\n\t\u2022\tCreated, pitched, sold, and licensed formats
\n\t\u2022\tDirected both studio and live multicamera events
\n\t\u2022\tLed international co-productions
\n\t\u2022\tWorked across genres \u2014 entertainment, factual, talent, comedy, and kids
\n\t\u2022\tActively consulted on the integration of AI into TV workflows<\/p>\n
He\u2019s also a trained Python coder and a Mandarin speaker, which is unusual in itself \u2014 but especially rare in someone who\u2019s directed a Royal Variety Performance. That gives him the ability to understand and work across cultures, technologies, and formats with equal ease.<\/p>\n
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A Thought Leader in Media<\/p>\n
Jonathan is more than just a practitioner \u2014 he\u2019s a respected voice in the industry conversation. With over 11,000 followers on LinkedIn, he writes regularly on the intersection of creativity, technology, and economics in television. He\u2019s also a visible campaigner for freelancers\u2019 rights, particularly in the wake of industry instability and economic contraction.<\/p>\n
Jonathan\u2019s writing and public commentary position him not only as a hands-on creative, but also as a strategist and thought leader in the shifting media landscape \u2014 someone broadcasters, indies and production teams turn to when they need perspective as well as action.<\/p>\n
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Services Offered<\/p>\n
Glazier Media offers a wide range of services tailored to today\u2019s production needs:<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfac Directing & Executive Producing
\n\t\u2022\tMulticamera directing for entertainment, factual, talent shows, live events, and studio formats
\n\t\u2022\tExecutive producing and showrunning
\n\t\u2022\tInternational experience and global formats<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udde0 Format Creation & Development
\n\t\u2022\tOriginal format development from concept to pitch
\n\t\u2022\tFormat consultancy for existing IP
\n\t\u2022\tFormat rescue and re-tooling
\n\t\u2022\tPitch training and creative workshops<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udd16 AI & Production Efficiency Consulting
\n\t\u2022\tIntegration of AI tools into existing workflows
\n\t\u2022\tStrategic production audits for cost-effective planning
\n\t\u2022\tTeam training on using AI safely, ethically, and creatively<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udded Creative Strategy & Mentorship
\n\t\u2022\tCareer mentorship for up-and-coming producers and directors
\n\t\u2022\tTroubleshooting for troubled productions
\n\t\u2022\tDevelopment support and idea shaping for indies<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re developing a show, running a series, or simply trying to survive the current economic squeeze in media, Glazier Media offers creative and operational guidance designed to help you work smarter, faster, and with purpose.<\/p>\n
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Global Reach \u2014 Local Insight<\/p>\n
Jonathan is based in the UK, but works regularly around the world, often for extended periods. He\u2019s as comfortable in a studio in London as he is directing a prime-time series in Manila or coaching a development team in Singapore.<\/p>\n
He also offers remote production consulting and format support, ideal for teams looking to cut costs without compromising quality.<\/p>\n
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The Right Partner in Tough Times<\/p>\n
The television industry is evolving rapidly \u2014 and not always in favour of the people who make it work. Jonathan understands the pressure freelancers and producers are under right now, and Glazier Media is committed to offering practical, creative, and efficient solutions.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re finding it hard to make your show, your format, or your production strategy work in the current climate \u2014 Jonathan can help. Sometimes it takes a fresh pair of eyes, a calm hand, and a little technical magic to transform a challenge into an opportunity.<\/p>\n
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Let\u2019s Work Together<\/p>\n
Glazier Media is always open to new collaborations \u2014 whether you\u2019re developing your next big thing or trying to optimise your current workflow.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udce9 Get in touch to explore how we can work together. Whether it\u2019s direction, development, consulting, or creative problem-solving, you\u2019ll be partnering with someone who\u2019s been there, done that \u2014 and is still pushing the industry forward.<\/p>\n","url":"https:\/\/www.jonathanglazier.media\/","url_text":"jonathanglazier.media","main_services":"Executive Producing, Multi-camera directing, Format Creation & Development, Production Efficiency Consulting, AI implementation, Creative Strategy, media Training production, media training for presenters, creative workshops, career mentoring","image_1":false,"client_review":"","why_we":"","history":"","image_2":false,"image_3":false},"yoast_head":"\n