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Stage Manager
Tribune Company
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Overview
JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION
REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER
Responsibilities
Per Diem floor director to stage manage daily newscasts and other original productions, which may include special events, Creative Services, Sales and remote productions. Responsible for all stage coordination on and off camera. Responsibilities include stage preparation prior to newcasts, cueing talent and taking verbal direction from the control room. Responsible for individual studio segments and coordinating studio and staging requirements with producers. Responsible for technical interface between production crew and producers and meets daily with producers and directors to determine needs of upcoming segments, identifying production elements including props and set elements. Organizes and supervises set changes. During telecast the Stage Manager is responsible for the running of the show on stage, including production cues, set changes, placement of props and talent location. Responsible for overseeing overall condition of stages, ensuring that the studio is in a constant state of readiness for production and broadcast at all times. Familiar with all areas of studio support operations, including storage systems, inventory, set maintenance and lighting. Responsible for maintaining the integrity of all set elements and dressings. Experience as a remote Stage Manager a must.
Qualifications
Three to five years professional experience in live television stage managing. Must have 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 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. Works well as a member of a team. Must be a member of IATSE.
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Company Info
Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder.