NewsNation - Stage Manager - Part-time

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a part-time Stage Manager to direct the studio floor in a fast-paced News/Production environment.

You will act as the primary liaison between the control room, on-air talent, and stage crew, reading ENPS rundowns and cueing talent. The role requires coordinating with Directors and Stagehands on upcoming segments, managing time for talent, and adapting to continual show changes.

Qualifications

• Prior control room and studio experience at broadcast networks.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct the studio floor and coordinate with the control room, on-air talent, and stage crew.
• Read an ENPS show rundown.
• Cue talent and relay information to studio staff.
• Manage time for in-studio talent and guests.
• Lead the studio production crew while keeping on-air talent at ease.
• Coordinate with Directors and Stagehands on upcoming segments and props.
• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Tools

ENPS

Job description

NewsNation is looking for a part-time Stage Manager to direct the studio floor in a fast-paced News/Production environment. This position will act as the primary liaison between the control room, on-air talent, and stage crew.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a professional environment on the studio floor
• The ability to read an ENPS show rundown
• Cue talent and relay pertinent information to the studio staff
• Manage time for all in-studio talent and guests
• Stay aware of constant changes within the show’s broadcast
• Lead the studio production crew at the same time keeping the on-air talent at ease
• Determine needs of upcoming segments, identifying production elements including props and set elements in coordination with Directors and Stagehands
• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership

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.
• Weekends, early mornings, evenings and holidays may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.
• This is a DGA position and union membership is required.

Salary Range

$56-$66 (per experience)

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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.

#LI-Onsite Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.