Stage Manager

Job Summary

Responsibilities : SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work with the Director assigned to productions to assemble and prepare the elements of each show.
• Oversee an assigned studio; ensure that the assigned Director has all materials and equipment needed to direct each assigned show; ensure that sets are in place and working; ensure that needed production positions are staffed and that approved schedules are met.
• Participate in pre-production activities.
• Coordinate with and ensure the availability of assigned talent / analysts / guests.
• Assist the assigned Director with studio floor management activities; control the live or live-to-tape aspects of assigned productions.
• Identify and report problems with sets or production staff members to the appropriate organization unit; follow-up to ensure the resolution of identified studio operations problems.
• Operate under close and frequent supervision within the context of precisely defined directing standard operating procedures.
• Conduct routine assignments with little anticipation of outcomes or problems.
• Work is checked regularly for accuracy and completeness.

Basic Qualifications :

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Has fundamental proficiency with studio production processes and equipment.
• Typically, incumbent has 1- to 3-years of studio production or related experience.

Required Education :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree Technical School degree in communications, electronics, television production or related field