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.
Skills Required
- Ability to handle the stress and pressure of time-sensitive newscast production
- Must be an IATSE Local #3 member or willing to join by paying the required initiation fee and monthly dues
- In-person attendance
- Flexible schedule suitable for broadcast industry requirements
- Ability to climb ladders and move or handle props, sets, and production equipment
Hearst Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hearst and has not been reviewed or approved by Hearst.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan choice, full in-network preventive coverage, dental and vision, telemedicine, prescription coverage, and fertility resources. Mental-health resources and other wellbeing services (e.g., therapy sessions, crisis support, virtual physical therapy, and chronic-condition programs) further strengthen the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as meaningful through a 401(k) plan with company matching and Hearst covering plan administration fees. Performance bonuses are also noted as available in some roles, adding an additional rewards component beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays, paid sick days, and vacation time with a commonly cited annual range, alongside paid parental leave and family medical leave. A remote work program and flexibility signals are also included as part of the overall rewards experience.
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