• Stage Manager

    Nexstar Media Group (New York, NY)


    WPIX-11 is looking for a DGA represented Stage manager to direct the studio floor in a fast-paced News/Production environment. This position will act as the primary liaison between the control room, on-air talent, and stage crew. 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.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Responsible for maintaining a professional environment on the studio floor

    + The ability to read an ENPS show rundown

    + Cue talent and relay pertinent information to the studio staff

    + Manage time for all on studio floor including visitors and guests

    + Stay aware of constant changes within the show’s broadcast

    + Lead the studio production crew at the same time keeping the on-air talent at ease

    + Relay information from the director/Overdrive operator to the on-air talent

    REQUIREMENTS:

    Applicant must be willing to work varied shifts which may include: mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 3 to 5 years‑progressive experience working. Experience in news gathering a major market. Must have good organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills.

     

    Hourly rate: $40.80+

     

    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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

     

    EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.