Stagehand

NAB Leadership Foundation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Television's WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a part-time Stagehand to join our production crew. You will operate teleprompter-related tasks for live broadcasts and post-production, and support the director to ensure a successful broadcast.

This role requires flexibility, in-person attendance, and the ability to work under time pressure. Union Local #3 membership may be required to maintain employment; related military experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under time-sensitive production pressures.
• Military experience considered for suitability.
• In-person attendance is required to maintain employment.

Responsibilities

• Move and handle props and sets during productions.
• Construct, maintain, install and operate props, cameras, prompters, sets and other production equipment.
• Light and prep scripts for newscasts.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

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.

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.