Stage Manager - Seasonal

Univision communications inc; Paradise (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision in Paradise, NV is seeking a Season Stage Manager to oversee the studio floor during broadcasts. You will act as a bridge between the Director and talent, ensuring cues, mic placements, and props are in place and that the rundown is followed precisely.

You will coordinate with producers, directors, anchors, and guests, manage sets and cables, and maintain calm under pressure during breaking news. Prior live studio experience and bilingual English/Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Television Production or higher or equivalent work experience preferred
• 2-3 years of experience with live studio broadcast
• Comfortable with all aspects of the production and multitasking

Responsibilities

• Ensure all aspects of the studio are ready for broadcast including equipment, props, and sets
• Place microphones, IFB, and other related communication equipment on talent and ensure proper function
• Participate in production prep and planning while supporting talent and guests
• Inform Producer and Director about off-camera action
• Provide cues and time counts to talent, guests and presenters
• Manage cables, sets, props and traffic on the studio floor
• Understand and follow rundown

Skills

Basic computer skills

Live studio broadcast experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Education

Associates Degree in Television Production or higher or equivalent work experience preferred

Tools

IFB systems

Intercom devices

Studio monitors

Job description

Title: Stage Manager - Seasonal

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

The Stage Manager takes charge of the production stage in the studio/live production venue. They act as the connection between the Director and the people on the floor and stage such as the anchors, guests, and the audience. The Stage Manager is an extension of the control room, and an extra hand in all production needs and makes sure that all technical equipment, props and sets are in good condition before production begins.

YOUR DAY-DAY

• Ensure that all aspects of the studio are ready for the broadcast including technical equipment, props and sets
• Place microphones, IFB, and other related communication equipment on talent and ensure that they are working properly
• Takes part in the preparation and planning of productions while also taking care of the talent and guests involved in the production
• Informs the Producer and the Director about all the action off-camera
• Provides cues as well as time counts to the talent, guests and presenters
• Manages cables, sets, props and traffic on the studio floor
• Ability to understand and follow rundown

YOU HAVE

• Associates Degree in Television Production or higher or equivalent work experience preferred
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Windows operating systems
• 2-3 years of experience with live studio broadcast
• Comfortable with all aspects of the production
• Perform well under pressure and breaking news situations
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Knowledge of set monitors and other essential studio hardware
• Experience with microphones, base stations IFB's, and intercom devices
• Works effectively with others in a team environment.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

About TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com.

Sobre TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com.