Stagehand (per diem)

Stagehand (Per Diem)

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 Responsibilities:
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.
Setting up and testing lighting and other television equipment.
Following director's 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 Include:
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.
Knowledge of the basic parts of and operation techniques for lighting, sound, and video equipment, including AR/VR environments preferred.
Physical ability to move heavy equipment from one location to another.
Problem-solving ability to troubleshoot issues with equipment.
Interpersonal skills to interact positively with cast members, crew members, vendors, and audience.
Ability to use tools needed to build and strike sets with ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
Strong oral communication skills to work with other crew members.
Ability to move quickly to change scenery and relocate props during scene changes.
Understanding of on-set and stage safety precautions including work on lifts and ladders.
Shifts can include nights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Participation in Local 2 safety training and proven previous stage experience in live television and theatrical productions.
Hourly Pay Range: $36.03 - $36.03 per hour.
CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division. Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. Paramount is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran status.