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Stagehand (per diem)
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What they do
A Lighting Technician sets up, maintains, and dismantles light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, attach color filters or other lighting accessories.
$57,373 / year median in Illinois
+2% projected growth
Job Description
- PURPOSE
OF POSITION
- IATSE Local 2 Per Diem Stagehand position filling studio shifts for scheduled productions, vacation relief, special projects, daily and weekly coverage as needed.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- : Work directly with Directors, Producers, Talent, Maintenance Technicians and News staff to provide staging services during
CBS/WBBM-TV
local news productions for broadcast, social and streaming. Responsibilities include setting up and testing lighting and other television equipment, following Directors instructions, assisting performers, guests, visitors and making adjustments to sets. Keeping the sets and stages clean between performances and removing any waste. Supporting company wide productions and events on and off site. Other duties as assigned.- Additional responsibilities to include but not limited to
- - + Unloading materials and equipment from trucks + Setting up lighting, props, microphones and other equipment + Testing equipment to ensure it is in working order before filming or a performance + Building and disassembling sets + Assisting technicians with the operation of lighting, sound and video equipment + Assisting performers and guests + Operating curtains and quickly moving scenery and props during theatrical productions + Running errands upon request •
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Stage electric, stage carpentry, property persons, spotlight operators and lighting operation and maintenance as required and directed.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Participation in Local 2 safety training and proven previous stage experience in live television and theatrical productions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION