Scenic Production Assistant

About the role

PBS Wisconsin, a service of Wisconsin Public Media, is hiring a Scenic Production Assistant to build the studio sets and props seen in its television productions. This is a carpentry-focused, hands-on role: most of the work involves framing, cutting, assembling, and finishing scenic elements in the shop, then installing and striking them in the studio or on location for special events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building, installing, and taking down scenic sets and props for studio and remote productions and events.
• Keep the scene shop and storage areas clean, organized, and free of clutter.
• Maintain accurate inventories and records of scenic equipment and properties.
• Other scenic and production-related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Hands-on carpentry experience.
• Ability to read plans.
• Ability to build scenic or theatrical elements.

Preferred qualifications include experience creating construction drawings for designs.

Qualifications

A high school diploma is the minimum required education, although more is preferred.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have hands-on carpentry experience, be comfortable running shop tools, and be able to create scenic or theatrical elements from the ground up.

Benefits

The University of Wisconsin-Madison values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community.

Pay

We anticipate paying $20-22 per hour, with actual pay dependent on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This is a part-time (50%), non-exempt, hourly appointment with a one-year term. The successful candidate can anticipate working an average of 20 hours per week, with some weeks being more and some less depending on production schedules and deadlines. Hours are generally scheduled Monday–Friday during standard business hours; evening and weekend work will be required as needed to support scenic event installs, strikes, and live productions.