Part-Time Stagehand: Live Event Build & Rigging Pro

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

KTLA, part of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a Part Time Production Stagehand to support the Rose Parade broadcast talent booth and production infrastructure in Los Angeles. You will construct and dismantle elevated platforms, booths, and set elements, working with live event production crews.

The role requires 3–5 years of stagehand or related experience, carpentry or rigging, tool proficiency, and a commitment to safety. This union position is on-site and pays $39.51 per hour.

Qualifications

• Three to five years professional experience as a stagehand, event technician, carpenter or production rigger assistant in theater, live television or events.

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. Including set elements, dressings, flooring, and furnishings.
• Work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions during setup, event operations, and teardown periods.

Skills

Live event production

Carpentry

Rigging support

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

KTLA, part of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a Part Time Production Stagehand to support the Rose Parade broadcast talent booth and production infrastructure in Los Angeles. You will construct and dismantle elevated platforms, booths, and set elements, working with live event production crews.

The role requires 3–5 years of stagehand or related experience, carpentry or rigging, tool proficiency, and a commitment to safety. This union position is on-site and pays $39.51 per hour.