PT Production Stage Manager/Grip

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

Benefits offered by this job

IATSE union

Job summary

KTLA is seeking a Part-time Production Stage Manager / Grip to oversee live broadcasts and studio productions. You will manage run of show, cues, props, and staging for daily news and special events in a fast-paced studio environment.

Work with producers, directors, and control room to keep logistics in real time, supervise all set changes, and ensure safety and readiness of the studio for live or breaking news. IATSE membership is required or anticipated.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of professional experience in live television stage management and grip.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be an effective leader and motivate people.
• Able to work under the pressure of a live broadcast.
• Strong understanding of video and audio production equipment and capabilities.
• Working knowledge of News operating systems including ENPS is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office/Outlook.
• Must make quick decisions and give accurate instructions to stage personnel during live broadcasts.
• Prop and grip experience required.
• Team player and able to lead a team.
• Must be willing to join IATSE.
• Willing to work varied shifts including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Stage manage daily news and other productions, including special events.
• Manage run of show on stage, including cues, set changes, props, and talent positions.
• Oversee all staging logistics on and off camera.
• Coordinate staging setups with the crew before live broadcasts.
• Review Facilities Sheets with producers for props and staging needs.
• Meet daily with producers/directors to verify upcoming segments' staging requirements.
• Communicate with Control Room to update logistics in real time.
• Organize and supervise all set changes and furnishings.
• Ensure studio is prepped for live broadcasts and breaking news.
• Maintain staging areas, including set elements, dressings, flooring, and furnishings.
• Contribute to studio support operations and maintain a safe workspace.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Decision making

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 work as 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.

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.