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PT Production Stage Manager/Grip

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Nexstar Media Group
Broadcasting • 1 - 5K employees

$50.35/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago


Nexstar Media Group rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

PART-TIME Production STAGE MANAGER / GRIP
DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION
REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER
DUTIES:
  • Stage Manage daily newscasts and other original productions, including Special Events, Creative Services, Sales and Client productions.
  • Responsible for run of show on stage, during telecast, including production cues, set changes, placement of props and talent positions.
  • Responsible for all staging logistics on and off camera.
  • Work with crew to set up staging areas prior to live broadcasts.
  • Review all Facilities Sheets and communicate with producers to confirm props, set elements and staging requirements for studio produced segments.
  • Meet daily with producers and directors and verify staging requirements for upcoming segments. Identify production elements including props and set elements.
  • Communicate directly with Control Room producers and directors, and update production logistics in real time to studio crew.
  • Organize and supervise all set changes including props and furnishings.
  • Ensure the News production studio is prepped for live broadcast and breaking news at a moment's notice.
  • Responsible for maintaining production staging areas for on-air presentation. Including set elements, dressings, flooring, and furnishings.
  • Contributes to all areas of studio support operations and maintaining a safe workspace. Including storage systems, supplies inventory, set maintenance, props, lighting, fire aisles, identifying and reporting trip hazards, and maintaining a safe workspace.
  • Work with the Lighting team to maintain accurate and up to date stage marks.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Three to five years professional experience in live television stage management and grip.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Must be an effective leader and be able to motivate people.
  • Needs to work well under the pressure of a live broadcast.
  • Should have a strong fundamental understanding of video and audio production equipment and capabilities.
  • Working knowledge of News operating systems including ENPS a plus.
  • Computer skills should also include Microsoft Office/Outlook experience.
  • Must be able to make quick decisions and give accurate instructions to stage personnel during live broadcasts.
  • Prop and grip experience a must.
  • Must work well as a member of a team and be able to be a competent team leader.
  • Must be a member of IATSE or willing to join.
  • Applicant must be willing to work varied shifts which may include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

AVAILABLE: Immediately.
Compensation: $50.35 hourly
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.
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Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.
UNION POSITION: This position is represented by IATSE and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The successful candidate will need to be a member of IATSE or willing to join.

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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world’s leading diversified media companies. In June 2023, Nexstar marked 27 years of excellence in local programming and service since Perry A. Sook founded the company. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) and their related low power and digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or more than 68% of all U.S. television households. Coupled with a growing portfolio of digital media marketing, advertising and content management platforms, Nexstar delivers powerful and innovative digital solutions and services to local and national media companies, advertisers, agencies and brands.

Industry

Broadcasting

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1996

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