Stage Manager

MFI Technologies Incorporated; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MFI Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Stage Manager to support both studio and remote productions. The role acts as the Director's eyes and ears, relaying directions to talent and crew and ensuring sets and staffing are in place.

Responsibilities include anticipating issues, troubleshooting in real time, and communicating rundown changes that may affect camera blocking and talent positions in the studio.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Clear, concise verbal communication required.
• Ability to think quickly in pressure situations.
• Hard working, detail oriented, passionate about production, and continually offers creative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Relay specific direction to talent and crew in studio and remote productions.
• Ensure sets are in place and production positions are staffed.
• Anticipate and troubleshoot studio production issues and alert the Director.
• Communicate rundown changes and how they may affect camera blocking and talent positions.

Skills

TV production

Verbal communication

Pressure handling

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Stage Manager I position supports Studio & Remote productions activities. The Stage Manager will be the eyes and ears for the Director in the studio and on stage for remote productions, relaying specific direction to talent and the technical crew. Ensure that all sets are in place and that production positions are staffed. Anticipate, and troubleshoot if necessary, problems that may arise in the studio during a production and alert the Director to any of these potential issues. Communicate any rundown changes and how they may affect camera blocking and talent positions in the studio

Stage Manager

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• An understanding of television production.
• Clear, concise and comprehensive verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think quickly in a pressure situation.
• Hard working, detail oriented, passionate about production, interested in technical areas and continually offers creative ideas.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of production experience or network equivalent preferred.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Full-time

Compensation: $49,200 - $66,000 /year USD