PT Production Lighting Board & Teleprompter Operator

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 122,639,000 - 165,771,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position (IATSE)

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Los Angeles (KTLA) seeks a part-time Production Lighting Board Operator/Grip to support studio broadcasts, program and operate lighting, and manage teleprompter systems.

Requires 5–7 years in a major market, leadership ability, and familiarity with ENPS and ETC ION; union membership (IATSE) or willingness to join; shifts include mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years lighting experience in a major market.
• Experience with teleprompter systems.
• Knowledge of newsroom operations and production processes.
• Ability to work varied shifts including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Program, operate, and maintain studio lighting.
• Operate lighting control console and program lighting.
• Support teleprompter operations for news broadcasts.
• Coordinate lighting maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist with props, grip functions, and set maintenance.
• Ensure safe workspace and report trip hazards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

ETC ION

ENPS

Microsoft Office/Outlook

Job description

PART-TIME PRODUCTION LIGHTING BOARD & TELEPROMPTER OPERATOR / GRIP DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER DUTIES: Responsible for programming, operating, maintaining, and executing studio lighting production. Operates lighting control console and programming of lighting. Experience in install, hang, focus and circuits of lighting equipment a must. Should have experience with teleprompter systems and news production operating systems. Perform all lighting cue checks before and after shows and adjust as required. Replace, adjust, and fix studio lighting fixtures. Oversee and coordinate studio lighting maintenance, repair and troubleshoot. 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 Stage Management team to maintain accurate and up to date stage marks. Assist as needed in all props/grip functions on live broadcasts. This position has a direct impact on the quality of broadcast presentation. Attention to detail and ability to facilitate professional lighting design a must.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 5-7 years lighting experience in a major market. Successful candidates must demonstrate leadership ability and a proven track record in lighting and teleprompter operation. Must have good organization and communication skills. Experience required in the familiarization and basic knowledge of newsroom operations and production processes. Should be well versed in the operation of a wide variety of lighting instruments and PC based lighting control consoles, most specifically ETC ION. Knowledgeable in all areas of video and lighting with the ability to troubleshoot problems as they arise. 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 instruction to stage personnel during live broadcasts. Applicants 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.

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.

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. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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.