Live News Studio Stage Manager (Part-Time)

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,463,000 - 189,117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking a part-time Stage Manager to direct the studio floor in a fast-paced News/Production environment. This role will act as the primary liaison between the control room, on-air talent, and stage crew, ensuring smooth broadcasts and timely cues.

The Stage Manager will read ENPS rundown, cue talent, and coordinate with Directors and Stagehands, leading the studio production crew while adapting to ongoing changes on air. This is a DGA position and union membership is required.

Qualifications

• Prior control room and studio experience at broadcast networks.
• Excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, and being able to multitask in a fast-paced environment are a must.

Responsibilities

• Direct the studio floor and cue talent and staff.
• Read ENPS show rundown.
• Maintain professional environment on the studio floor.
• Coordinate with Directors and Stagehands on upcoming segments and is coordination with production crew.
• Lead the studio production crew during broadcasts while keeping on-air talent at ease.
• Identify production elements including props and set pieces for upcoming segments.
• Manage time for all in-studio talent and guests.
• Adapt to frequent changes within the show's broadcast.
• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership.

Skills

Control room experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

NewsNation is seeking a part-time Stage Manager to direct the studio floor in a fast-paced News/Production environment. This role will act as the primary liaison between the control room, on-air talent, and stage crew, ensuring smooth broadcasts and timely cues.

The Stage Manager will read ENPS rundown, cue talent, and coordinate with Directors and Stagehands, leading the studio production crew while adapting to ongoing changes on air. This is a DGA position and union membership is required.