Stagehand (per diem)

Paramount•Chicago, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This IATSE Local 2 Per Diem Stagehand position involves filling studio shifts for scheduled productions, vacation relief, special projects, and daily and weekly coverage as needed. The role requires working directly with Directors, Producers, Talent, Maintenance Technicians, and News staff to provide staging services for CBS/WBBM-TV local news productions across broadcast, social, and streaming platforms. Key duties include setting up and testing lighting and other television equipment, following Director’s instructions, assisting performers, guests, and visitors, making adjustments to sets, and maintaining cleanliness of sets and stages. The position also supports company-wide productions and events both on and off-site.

Requirements

Participation in Local 2 safety training
Proven previous stage experience in live television and theatrical productions
Physical ability to move heavy equipment from one location to another
Problem-solving ability to troubleshoot issues with equipment
Interpersonal skills to interact positively with cast members, crew members, vendors and audience
Ability to use tools needed to build and strike sets with ability to lift up to 75 lbs
Strong oral communication skills to work with other crew members
Ability to move quickly to change scenery and relocate props during scene changes
Understanding of on-set and stage safety precautions including work on lifts and ladders

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the basic parts of and operation techniques for lighting, sound and video equipment, including AR/VR environments preferred

Responsibilities

Work directly with Directors, Producers, Talent, Maintenance Technicians and News staff to provide staging services during CBS/WBBM-TV local news productions for broadcast, social and streaming
Setting up and testing lighting and other television equipment
Following Director’s instructions
Assisting performers, guests, visitors and making adjustments to sets
Keeping the sets and stages clean between performances and removing any waste
Supporting company wide productions and events on and off site
Unloading materials and equipment from trucks
Setting up lighting, props, microphones and other equipment
Testing equipment to ensure it is in working order before filming or a performance
Building and disassembling sets
Assisting technicians with the operation of lighting, sound and video equipment
Assisting performers and guests
Operating curtains and quickly moving scenery and props during theatrical productions
Running errands upon request