Stage Specialist
About The Position
The School of Cinematic Arts is seeking a Stage Specialist for its Production & Stage Services group. The position oversees training, usage, and maintenance of the film and television stages at the Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts, including multi-camera television studios, a greenscreen stage, and a virtual production stage with an LED wall. The specialist supports classes and productions, works with faculty and students, contributes to studio procedures, and ensures compliance with health and professional safety standards. The role also interfaces with service vendors and suppliers to maintain stage operations. Normal hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, though hours may adjust for events or curriculum changes. The hourly rate range is $31.20–$36.33. USC considers factors including position scope, work experience, education and training, skills, peer equity, applicable laws and contractual stipulations, grant funding, and market and organizational considerations when making employment offers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or a combination of experience and education as a substitute for the minimum education requirement.
- Five years of experience working on film sets or stages as a grip/electric.
- Working knowledge of stage safety and proper handling of stage power distribution systems.
- Extensive experience with grip and lighting equipment.
- Knowledge of DMX systems.
Nice To Haves
- Ten years of experience leading a grip or electric team.
- Knowledge of stage design and build-out.
- Knowledge of image-based lighting.
- Knowledge of virtual production.
Responsibilities
- Provide tutorials to faculty, staff, and students on proper use of equipment and stages.
- Ensure safe and proper use of lighting grids and fixtures.
- Program and maintain DMX control systems.
- Maintain the working quality of all stages at the Zemeckis Center, including preparing stages for classes.
- Conduct facility inspections and secure the Zemeckis Center at closing time.
- Track equipment inventory and perform maintenance, including on high-amperage cabling, distribution boxes, and grip equipment.
- Schedule equipment and stages to meet student and faculty needs.
- Work with service vendors and suppliers to maintain stage operations.
- Support classes and productions on the stages, including working with faculty and training students.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- USC employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
