Rigger

Job Responsibilities

• Operation of various broadcast equipment including, but not limited to; Light board and studio television cameras during live and taped productions, teleprompter and Audio assistant
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
• Select gear such as slings, shackles, chokers and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Act as floor director during live and taped productions if requested by the Manager.
• Auxiliary duties such as studio scenery movement and assisting as production grip on live and tape productions.
• Comply with regulations and safety requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Understand weights of equipment and rigging tools
• Read blueprints / plans and/or create lift plans
• Fluent in Spanish (read and write)
• Detail oriented with ability to work with tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled at driving lifting equipment
• Skilled with power tools
• Willingness to take feedback/criticism and improve upon skills

Eligibility & Physical Requirements

• Position involves much studio work and occasional field productions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, and sit 10-12 hours / day
• May include standing for many hours, operating human lift equipment, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. as needed
• Must be able to go up and down on ladder, steps, or other lifts as needed