PT Production Lighting Board & Teleprompter Operator

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Part-time Production Lighting Board & Teleprompter Operator for the Grip/Production department.

You will program, operate, and maintain studio lighting, run the ETC ION console, and manage teleprompter operations in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Candidates should have 5–7 years of lighting experience in a major market, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with ENPS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years lighting experience in a major market.
• Demonstrate leadership and proven track record in lighting and teleprompter operation.
• Must have good organization and communication skills.
• Experience familiar with newsroom operations and production processes.
• Well versed in operation of a wide variety of lighting instruments and PC-based lighting control consoles, especially ETC ION.
• Knowledge of ENPS is a plus.
• Must be a member of IATSE or willing to join.
• Willing to work mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Program, operate, maintain, and execute studio lighting production.
• Operate lighting control console and program lighting.
• Oversee installation, hang, focus and circuits of lighting equipment; repair and adjust fixtures.
• Handle teleprompter systems and news production operating systems.
• Perform cue checks before and after shows and adjust as needed.
• Maintain safe workspace and coordinate lighting maintenance and repairs.
• Assist as needed in props/grip functions on live broadcasts; support Stage Management with accurate stage marks.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Decision making

Newsroom operations

Lighting consoles

IATSE member

Tools

ETC ION

PC-based lighting control

Microsoft Office/Outlook

ENPS

Job description

POSITION

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.

COMPANY INFORMATION

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. 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.