Floor Crew

2060 Digital•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Partner with peers, on-air talent, producers, directors, managers, and members of the public to help ensure a professional TV newscast/show is produced. This role involves operating and moving TV cameras and teleprompters, and floor directing for live and pre-recorded productions. The Floor Crew member will communicate clearly and quickly using verbal and non-verbal cues to talent, assist talent as directed by a supervisor, and aid in the preparation of scripts and materials for productions. Responsibilities also include setting up, tearing down, and arranging props, furniture, and other items, including lighting and cabling. The role requires maintaining the studio through cleaning and organizing equipment and set materials, and responding effectively in crisis situations and during breaking news, handling last-minute changes. Reporting to work on time and working the established schedule is essential, with the ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed. Limited travel and work on location may occur in special circumstances. The Floor Crew member will also complete other duties as requested and needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent on-the-job experience.
Must have knowledge of broadcast production equipment, techniques and language or be able to learn.
Ability to work well with people while handling stressful situations.
Ability to work effectively in a high intensity environment.
Computer experience needed.
Must be able to work various hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules may vary.
Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Work with time sensitive information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations.
Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction.
Ability to think critically and quickly and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys, cameras, teleprompter and board controls as well as general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.) for extended periods of time.
Must wear headset during course of work.
Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
Above average pushing and pulling, bending and stooping.
Climbs ladders.
Lift up to 20 lbs. alone.

Nice To Haves

Prior television production experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Operate and move TV cameras (studio and remote) and teleprompter.
Floor direct for live and pre-recorded productions following scripts, verbal commands and non-verbal cues.
Communicate clearly and quickly using verbal and non-verbal cues to talent.
Assist talent as directed by supervisor.
Aid in the preparation of scripts and materials for productions.
Set-up props, furniture and other items including building, lifting, arranging, lighting and cabling needed for production. Tear down, clean, and removal of same.
Communicate supply and material needs.
Maintain studio by cleaning, vacuuming, floor buffing, storage, maintenance, and organizing equipment and set materials.
Respond and work well in a crisis and during breaking news. Handle last minute and unexpected changes. Communicate quickly and clearly to others.
Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed.
Complete other duties as requested and needed.