DUTIES:

• Provide grip duties for daily newscasts and other original productions, including Special Events, Creative Services, Sales and Client productions.

• Responsible for set changes and placement of props as well as monitors and other set elements.

• Responsible for all props and grip logistics on and off camera.

• Work with crew to set up staging areas prior to live broadcasts.

• Cable grip for handheld and jib cameras as needed.

• Review all Facilities Sheets and communicate with producers to confirm props, set elements and staging requirements for studio produced segments.

• Meet daily with producers and directors and verify props and set element requirements for upcoming segments.

• Communicate directly with Stage Manager and Control Room producers and directors.

• Organize all set changes including props and furnishings.

• Help ensure the News production studio is prepped for live broadcast and breaking news at a moment’s notice.

• Maintains all props - responsible for ordering and organizing all prop inventory.

• Responsible for maintaining production staging areas for on-air presentation. Including set elements, dressings, flooring, and furnishings.

• Contributes to all areas of studio support operations and maintaining a safe workspace. Including storage systems, supplies inventory, set maintenance, props, lighting, fire aisles, identifying and reporting trip hazards, and maintaining a safe workspace.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Three to five years professional experience in live television grip/ prop inventory.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Needs to work well under the pressure of a live broadcast.

• Should have a strong fundamental understanding of video and audio production equipment and capabilities.

• Working knowledge of News operating systems including ENPS a plus.

• Computer skills should also include Microsoft Office/Outlook experience.

• Must be able to make quick decisions and give accurate instructions to stage personnel during live broadcasts.

• Must work well as a member of a team and be able to be a competent team leader.

• Must be a member of IATSE or willing to join.

• Applicant must be willing to work varied shifts which may include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Compensation - $44.40/hr

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.