NewsNation - Stage Manager - Part-time
Required skills
- DGA
- union membership
- broadcast networks
- control room
- studio experience
- ENPS
- show rundown
- talent
- studio staff
- production crew
Nice to have
- overtime
Role summary
NewsNation is seeking a part-time Stage Manager to oversee the studio floor in a dynamic news and production setting. This role serves as the main point of contact between the control room, on-air talent, and stage crew. Responsibilities include maintaining a professional studio environment, reading ENPS show rundowns, cueing talent, managing time for guests, staying updated on broadcast changes, leading the production crew, and coordinating production elements like props and set pieces with directors and stagehands. Prior control room and studio experience at broadcast networks is required, along with excellent communication and multitasking skills for a fast-paced environment. This is a DGA position requiring union membership.
NewsNation is looking for a part-time 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.
Responsibilities: The Stage Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· 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 in-studio talent 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
· Determine needs of upcoming segments, identifying production elements including props and set elements in coordination with Directors and Stagehands
· Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership
Qualifications:
· Prior control room and studio experience at broadcast networks.
· Excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, and being able to multitask in a fast-paced environment are a must.
Weekends, early mornings, evenings and holidays may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand. This is a DGA position and union membership is required.
Salary Range: $56-$66 (per experience)
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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