Stagehand

TelevisaUnivision • Miami, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Production Operations at Televisa Univision is looking for a Stagehand to join our team! Responsibilities include assemble/disassemble, relocate, and maintain sets and props and working closely with the production staff. The Stagehand will report to the Production Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to push, pull and lift 50 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to work outdoors year round
• High school or GED equivalent
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Windows operating systems
• Work in team environment
• Perform well under pressure
• Ability to handle a variety of tools
• Painting skills
• Troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred
• On-call availability, and flexibility to work days, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed and without advance notice.
• May be required to work on site for extended periods of time to provide coverage in special circumstances, such as, during tropical storm/hurricane.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, dismantle, and store scenery, set pieces and props
• Load and unload props and materials from trucks
• Set up lighting, props, and microphones
• Move and rearrange furniture
• Unload and set up road cases
• Construct and paint set pieces
• Set up risers and musical equipment
• Ensure props are affixed properly
• Assist with video, sound, and lighting production needs, such as, setting up video monitors and sound equipment
• Ensure props are present at beginning of scene and taken away at end
• Set up flats
• Work with electricians and lighting assistants
• Help carpenters build and install scenery
• Clean up stage and backstage area after performance
• Read/follow rundown for show to anticipate show needs
• Maintain on headset for directions from crew
• Must obtain proper certification in operation of various types of lifts, such as, scissor lifts, single man lifts, and forklifts
• Must consistently utilize required Personal Protective Equipment, such as steel toed shoes and gloves and comply with all safety rules

Benefits

• PTO
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness and employee support programs
• 401K
• life and other insurance plans
• comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED