PT Production Stage Manager/Grip

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Production Stage Manager/Grip position within the Production Department. The role is responsible for stage managing daily newscasts and other original productions, including Special Events, Creative Services, Sales, and Client productions. The individual will oversee the run of show on stage during telecasts, managing production cues, set changes, prop placement, and talent positions. This includes handling all staging logistics on and off camera, working with the crew to set up staging areas before live broadcasts, and reviewing Facilities Sheets to confirm staging requirements with producers. The role involves daily meetings with producers and directors to verify staging needs, identifying production elements, and communicating directly with Control Room producers and directors to update studio crew in real time. The Stage Manager will organize and supervise set changes, ensure the News production studio is prepped for live broadcasts and breaking news, and maintain production staging areas. Additionally, the position contributes to studio support operations, including maintaining a safe workspace, managing storage systems, inventory, set maintenance, props, lighting, fire aisles, and reporting trip hazards. Collaboration with the Lighting team to maintain stage marks is also a key responsibility.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of News operating systems including ENPS a plus.

Responsibilities

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.