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 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 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

- 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

Hourly Pay Range: $36.03 - $36.03 per hour The hiring range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington State, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella.