NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST).
NewsNation is currently seeking a creative, experienced and proactive part-time Stagehand to join our team at its studios in Chicago. As a Stagehand you will work with our current team of Stagehands to create, establish and maintain all NewsNation stage and lighting needs.
Responsibilities:
Operate entertainment lighting consoles/switchboards, spotlights, and other lighting equipment.
Call up cues to be used during daily shows, as well as any special projects, including the installation and focusing such lighting to attain the desired effect.
Move, install, place, handle and maintain all sets, scenery and props.
Function as scenic carpenters. Specialists may also perform rigging functions.
Qualifications:
5-7 years in a major market television station
Meet the required standards for stagehand as designated by The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)
A strong working knowledge of television lighting, especially ETC (Electronic Theater Controls), EOS, and Ion consoles
Excellent communication skills
This is an IATSE union position and union membership is required.
Salary Range: $32.99 Hourly
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Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Skills Required
- 5–7 years of experience at a major-market television station
- Meet IATSE standards for stagehands
- IATSE union membership
- Strong working knowledge of television lighting, especially ETC EOS and Ion consoles
- Excellent communication skills
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
