Stagehand

WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh is seeking a part-time Stagehand to join our production crew. You will operate the teleprompter during live broadcasts and post-production, ensuring a smooth broadcast and high-quality visuals. Reports to the News Operations Manager and works a flexible schedule typical of the industry.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, in-person attendance, and readiness to support directors and on-set staff across productions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle the stresses of time-sensitive newscast production.
• Experience with stage/production environments is helpful.
• Must be available for in-person attendance.

Responsibilities

• Move and handle props and sets during productions.
• Install, maintain, and operate props, cameras, prompters, sets and other equipment.
• Provide lighting and prepare scripts for newscasts.
• Maintain the appearance of studios, including set and floor cleaning.
• Climb ladders to change bulbs and adjust fixtures on the grid.
• Assist the directors during productions.

Skills

Team player

Time pressure handling

In-person attendance

Tools

Teleprompter operation

Production equipment setup

Lighting prep

Job description

Job Description

WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA has an opening for a part-time Stagehand. We are looking for a team player who understands the flexible schedule that the broadcast industry requires to join our production crew. You will be responsible for operating teleprompter related to live broadcasts and post-production. You will work to guarantee a successful broadcast is produced. You will report to the News Operations Manager.

Job Description

WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA has an opening for a part-time Stagehand. We are looking for a team player who understands the flexible schedule that the broadcast industry requires to join our production crew. You will be responsible for operating teleprompter related to live broadcasts and post-production. You will work to guarantee a successful broadcast is produced. You will report to the News Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Move and handle props and sets during productions
• Construction, maintenance, installation and operation of props, cameras, prompters, sets and other production equipment
• Lighting and script preparation for newscasts
• Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors
• Climb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures on the grid
• Assist the directors

Requirements

• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered
• Must be a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees union Local #3 or be willing to join the union by tendering initiation fee and monthly dues as required by I.A.T.S.E, Local #3 to maintain employment.
• In-person attendance is required

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.