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Nexstar Media Group Stagehand in New York, New York
NewsNation is currently seeking a creative, experienced and pro-active part-time Stagehand to join our team at its studios in New York. As a Stagehand you will work with our current team of Stagehands to create, establish and maintain all NewsNation lighting needs.
Responsibilities:
The Stagehandwill Perform, at a minimum, the following duties:
*Plot, identify, and install lighting equipment.
*Direct other lighting personnel during installations and adjustments.
*Work closely with external vendors to maintain quality control over studio lighting.
*Create and document cues to be used during daily shows, as well as any special projects, including the installation and focusing such lighting to attain the desired effect.
*The LD will also function as a member of the regular crew and operate entertainment lighting consoles/switchboards, spotlights, and other lighting equipment (except lights and equipment as may be attached to the camera).
*Move, install, place, handle and maintain all sets, scenery and props.
*Function as scenic carpenters. Specialists may also perform rigging functions.
*Operate Teleprompter both for studio operations and remote locations.
Qualifications:
5-7 years in a major market television station.
Meet the required standards for stagehand as designated by The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
A strong working knowledge of television lighting, especially etc (Electronic Theater Controls) EOS and Ion consoles.
Be required to occasionally travel to remote locations, when needed, to create lighting setups for NewsNation productions.
Excellent communication skills a must.
Applicants must be a member in good standing of I.A.T.S.E.
Salary Range: $38.00 - $65.00 Hourly
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
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