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Nexstar Media Group Stage Manager in New York, New York
WPIX-11 is looking for a full-time 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.
Starting rate: $39.60
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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