PT Production Stage Manager/Grip

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Production STAGE MANAGER / GRIP to oversee live broadcasts and studio productions in our Los Angeles facility.

You will manage stage cues, props, and on-set elements, coordinating with producers, directors, and control room staff to ensure smooth live telecasts. The role requires strong leadership, organization, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced news environment, with flexibility for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of live television stage management and grip experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and keep calm under live-broadcast pressure.
• Solid understanding of video/audio production equipment and capabilities.
• Familiarity with News operating systems (ENPS a plus) and MS Office tools.
• Must be able to make quick, accurate decisions for stage personnel.
• Prop and grip experience required; team player and reliable leader.
• Membership in IATSE or willingness to join is required.

Responsibilities

• Stage manage daily newscasts and other productions, incl. events.
• Run of show on stage, including cues, props, and talent positions.
• Manage all staging logistics on and off camera.
• Coordinate set changes with crew and verify props and elements.
• Daily briefings with producers/directors on upcoming segments.
• Communicate with Control Room and update logistics in real time.
• Oversee all set changes, including furnishings and dressings.
• Ensure studio is prepped for live and breaking news on short notice.
• Maintain staging areas, inventory, and safe workspace.
• Collaborate with Lighting to maintain accurate stage marks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Live television

Decision making under pressure

Team leadership

Prop & grip experience

IATSE member

Tools

ENPS

Microsoft Office/Outlook

Job description

PART-TIME Production STAGE MANAGER / GRIP

DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION

REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER

DUTIES:

• Stage Manage daily newscasts and other original productions, including Special Events, Creative Services, Sales and Client productions.
• Responsible for run of show on stage, during telecast, including production cues, set changes, placement of props and talent positions.
• Responsible for all staging logistics on and off camera.
• Work with crew to set up staging areas prior to live broadcasts.
• Review all Facilities Sheets and communicate with producers to confirm props, set elements and staging requirements for studio produced segments.
• Meet daily with producers and directors and verify staging requirements for upcoming segments. Identify production elements including props and set elements.
• Communicate directly with Control Room producers and directors, and update production logistics in real time to studio crew.
• Organize and supervise all set changes including props and furnishings.
• Ensure the News production studio is prepped for live broadcast and breaking news at a moment’s notice.
• Responsible for maintaining production staging areas for on-air presentation. Including set elements, dressings, flooring, and furnishings.
• 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 Lighting team to maintain accurate and up to date stage marks.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Three to five years professional experience in live television stage management and grip.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be an effective leader and be able to motivate people.
• Needs to work well under the pressure of a live broadcast.
• Should have a strong fundamental understanding of video and audio production equipment and capabilities.
• 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 instructions to stage personnel during live broadcasts.
• Prop and grip experience a must.
• Must work well as a member of a team and be able to be a competent team leader.
• 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.