Stage Specialist
About The Position
The School of Cinematic Arts is seeking a Stage Specialist for its Production & Stage Services group. The role oversees training, usage, and maintenance of 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 position requires working knowledge of stage safety and stage power distribution systems, extensive experience with grip and lighting equipment, and knowledge of DMX systems. The Stage Specialist contributes to the development of studio procedures and ensures compliance with health and professional safety standards. The position interfaces with service vendors and suppliers to maintain stage operations and provides hands-on support for classes and productions, working with faculty and training students. Normal hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but may adjust for events or changes in curriculum. The hourly rate range is $31.20–$36.33. USC employees may qualify for public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or combined 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.
- Specialized, progressively responsible experience and training in applicable performing or visual arts; listed as the minimum field of expertise.
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 the needs of students and faculty.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Contribute to the development of studio procedures and ensure compliance with health and professional safety standards.
- Interface with service vendors and suppliers to maintain stage operations.
- Support classes and productions on the stages, working with faculty and training students.
Benefits
- Employees may qualify for public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
