Prop Master Production Jobs

DUTIES:

• Stage Manage daily newscasts and other original productions, including Special Events, Creative Services, Sales and Client productions.
• Responsible for run of show on stage, during telecast, including production cues, set changes, placement of props and talent positions.
• Responsible for all staging logistics on and off camera.
• Work with crew to set up staging areas prior to live broadcasts.
• 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 staging requirements for upcoming segments. Identify production elements including props and set elements.
• Communicate directly with Control Room producers and directors, and update production logistics in real time to studio crew.
• Organize and supervise all set changes including props and furnishings.
• 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.
• Work with the Lighting team to maintain accurate and up to date stage marks.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Three to five years professional experience in live television stage managing and prop inventory.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be an effective leader and be able to motivate people.
• 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.
• Prop and grip experience a must.
• 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.

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

Compensation - $48.39/hr

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Job Summary:

The Technical Director I is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of an animated project as it passes through the various post-production processes and pipelines at TVA. This position works closely with the Producer, Studio Lead Technical Director, Creative Leadership, Production and overseeing other Technical Directors assigned to a project. When required this position will also participate in ongoing pipeline improvement efforts as software use continues to grow and evolve. Responsibilities in this position range from managing and ingesting materials from our partner *** and working with editorial to ensure a smooth transition of material. The ideal candidate is comfortable digging into complex shots created by our international animation partners and improving them with surgical precision and artistry. Supervising and ensuring the technical fidelity of final Broadcast materials through our mastering and finishing pipeline. Extensive knowledge of all stages of 2D/Harmony production including importing, creation of new scenes, compositing, and the file structure of ToonBoom Harmony is required. This position requires technical skills combined with refined artistic skills, including an eye for composition, color, and lighting and a strong knowledge of animation principles. Extensive knowledge of the CG Pipeline with respect to assets, including Character, Prop, Sets and VFX.

What You Will Do

• In this role, the TD I will collaborate with the project Producer on managing expectations to deliver a series. This includes, but is not limited to, helping with complex shots, prioritization to ensure the series stays on target, and raising flags to their respective production and Post-Production Department with any concerns that may affect an episode delivery.
• Ensure that animation ser *** providers are following approved delivery specifications and collaborating with Studio Lead Technical Director on any and all issues that may arise.
• Lead and perform shot work as needed, including fixes at any stage of the pipeline. For 2D/Harmony series this would include creating shots, adjusting color, adjusting lighting, adjusting animation timing, re-animating, fx and compositing.
• Leading the production in facilitating creative and technical workflows that pertain to pre-production artwork, necessary technical assets for production, or tool creation and retake calls within series approved assumptions.
• If applicable, for CG shots, lead the production via shot or asset troubleshooting, artistic or technical input, research and development, or tool creation.
• Facilitate creation and delivery of final domestic source master materials to broadcast and streaming business units in collaboration with other series assigned Technical Directors.
• In collaboration with Studio Lead TD, create, recommend, and innovate tools or pipelines to increase efficiency.
• Ingest incoming shot data for editorial as needed.
• Provide occasional technical support for shot and asset data for subcontractors and other groups in *** specific to the pipeline of the assigned production.
• Promote a positive, productive, and highly collaborative work environment.
• Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in animation production.
• Expert knowledge of all stages of 2D/Harmony workflows.
• Expert knowledge of ToonBoom Harmony and Photoshop required.
• TV Paint, or Adobe Animate (Flash) and CG experience a plus.
• Familiarity with other CG technologies such as Houdini, BiFrost, Blender, After Effects, Maya, Arnold, Nuke, and Unreal Engine is a plus.
• For CG series, Python and MEL experience utilizing the Nuke and Maya APIs, and Unix shell scripting experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities including strategic thinking, communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptability, and abilities to identify efficiencies.
• Solution-oriented outlook and a proactive personality; willing to directly fix shot, data, or asset issues.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate artistic vision with technical expertise.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with subcontractor animation *** a plus.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Computer Graphics, or Bachelor of Arts in Film and Animation Production, or equivalent industry experience required.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $2,126.40 to $2,480.80 per week based on a 40 hour work week, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: *** .

About *** Branded Television:

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Pictures , which is part of a business we call *** Branded Television .
*** Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.