Description

The Stage Manager I position supports Studio & Remote production activities. The Stage Manager will be the eyes and ears for the Director in the studio and on stage for remote productions, relaying specific direction to talent and the technical crew. Ensure that all sets are in place and that production positions are staffed. Anticipate, and troubleshoot, if necessary, problems that may arise in the studio during a production and alert the Director to any of these potential issues. Communicate any rundown changes and how they may affect camera blocking and talent positions in the studio.
Responsibilities:
Oversees an assigned studio. Ensures that the Director has all materials and equipment needed to direct the production. Ensures that sets are in place and working; and that needed studio positions are staffed.
Ensures talent needs are met in terms of equipment, including iPads, proper chairs, pens/papers, mirrors.
Arranges the positioning of floor monitors based on talent locations.
Participates in pre-production activities.
Coordinates with and ensures the availability of assigned talent and guests.
Assists the Director with studio floor management activities; controls the live or live-to-tape aspects of productions.
Identifies and reports issues with studios and production staff to the appropriate organizational unit; follows-up to ensure the resolution of identified studio operation issues.
Ensures compliance of assigned tasks with established standard operating procedures.
Oversees the management and distribution of studio props.
Sends out daily communication of Stage Manager coverage.
Practices and maintains the performance standards as they apply to leadership, communication, operations, personal development and productions, and consistently perform all of the duties and functions required of the role of Stage Manager.

Requirements

Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Candidates must be highly motivated, willing to work unusual hours and must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet ever-changing deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in a major market or at the network level .
Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Required Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree

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ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Sports media assets include ESPN on ABC, six domestic cable television networks (ESPN, launched in 1979; ESPN2; ESPN Classic; ESPNEWS; ESPN Deportes; ESPNU), ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD (high-definition simulcast services of ESPN and ESPN2, respectively), ESPN Regional Television, ESPN International (31 international networks and syndication), ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Enterprises, ESPN Zones (sports-themed restaurants licensed by ESPN), and other growing new businesses including ESPN360.com (Broadband), ESPN Mobile Properties (wireless), ESPN On Demand, ESPN Interactive and ESPN PPV. Based in Bristol, Ct., ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN.

Job Details

Posted on May 30

Bristol, CT , USA

Full time

Junior