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 be 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.
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UNION POSITION: 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.
Skills Required
- Three to five years of professional experience in live television stage management and grip
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Effective leadership and ability to motivate people
- Ability to work effectively under the pressure of live broadcasts
- Strong fundamental understanding of video and audio production equipment and capabilities
- Working knowledge of news operating systems, including ENPS
- Microsoft Office and Outlook experience
- Ability to make quick decisions and give accurate instructions during live broadcasts
- Prop and grip experience
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and as a team leader
- IATSE membership or willingness to join
- Willingness to work varied shifts, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Nexstar Media Group, Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
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