Production Grip / Props

Job Description

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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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3zm34-3-15-225-173-42 in your application.