Stage Manager

Posted 14 Days Ago
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New York, NY
Mid level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
The Stage Manager at WPIX-11 directs the studio floor in a fast-paced News/Production environment, ensuring smooth communication between control room, talent, and crew. Responsibilities include reading show rundowns, cueing talent, managing studio time, and leading production crew while maintaining professionalism and adapting to changes during broadcasts.
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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

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The Company
HQ: Irving, TX
5,001 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.

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