PT Production Lighting Board & Teleprompter Operator

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 57.000 - 82.000; Part-time

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KTLA is seeking a Part-time Production Lighting Board & Teleprompter Operator / Grip to join the PRODUCTION department. You will program, operate and maintain studio lighting, run the teleprompter, and support stage and prop operations during live broadcasts.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of lighting experience in a major market, leadership ability, and solid knowledge of newsroom processes. This role requires flexibility for mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays on-site.

Competenze

• 5-7 years lighting experience in a major market.
• Experience leading lighting and teleprompter operation.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Familiarity with newsroom operations and production processes.
• Proficient with a range of lighting instruments and PC-based consoles (ETC ION).
• Knowledge of news operating systems (ENPS a plus).
• Microsoft Office/Outlook skills.

Mansioni

• Program, operate, maintain, and execute studio lighting production.
• Operate lighting control console and program lighting cues.
• Install, hang, focus, and wire lighting equipment.
• Experience with teleprompter systems and news production systems.
• Perform lighting cue checks before and after shows and adjust as required.
• Replace, adjust, and fix studio lighting fixtures.
• Oversee lighting maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain safe workspace, storage, inventory, and set maintenance.
• Coordinate with Stage Management to maintain stage marks.
• Assist in props/grip functions on live broadcasts.
• Contribute to high-quality broadcast presentation through professional lighting design.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Decision making

Attention to detail

Newsroom operations

Strumenti

ETC ION

ENPS

Microsoft Office/Outlook

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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.

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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.