Part-Time Live-Event Stagehand

NAB Leadership Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

KTLA is seeking experienced Part Time Production Stagehands to support the Rose Parade broadcast setup, installation, maintenance, and strike of its talent booth and production infrastructure in Los Angeles. Responsibilities include constructing temporary booths, platforms, and set pieces, loading equipment, and ensuring safety across all phases of production.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of stagehand/worked understanding of live events, carpentry, rigging, and tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional stagehand or related experience.
• Knowledge of live event production and temporary structure construction.
• Prop and grip experience required.
• Proficiency with common hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with safe material-handling procedures.
• Understanding of fall protection and elevated work practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a member of IATSE or willing to join.

Responsibilities

• Construct and assemble temporary broadcast talent booths, platforms, decks, walls, scenic elements, and workspaces.
• Load, unload, and transport production equipment, construction materials, staging components, soft goods, and scenic assets.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, lifts, ladders, and other event-production equipment.
• Support rigging and installation activities.
• Install signage, scenic treatments, drapes, graphics, furniture, and talent-facing set components.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment throughout all phases of installation and strike.
• Responsible for maintaining production staging areas for on-air presentation.
• Work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions during setup, operation, and teardown.

Skills

Stagehand experience

Carpentry

Rigging

Tool proficiency

Job description

KTLA is seeking experienced Part Time Production Stagehands to support the Rose Parade broadcast setup, installation, maintenance, and strike of its talent booth and production infrastructure in Los Angeles. Responsibilities include constructing temporary booths, platforms, and set pieces, loading equipment, and ensuring safety across all phases of production.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of stagehand/worked understanding of live events, carpentry, rigging, and tool proficiency.