Rigger

Job Posting Title: Rigger


Department: Production Operations


Reports To: Production Manager


Position Summary

TelevisaUnivision is seeking an experienced Rigger to join our live Production team.

The candidate will help our local productions to achieve quality and success through his/her work on Lighting sets and Camera Operation as well as perform other duties as assigned by his Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Operation of various broadcast equipment including, but not limited to; Light board and studio television cameras during live and taped productions, teleprompter and Audio assistant
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools
• Select gear such as slings, shackles, chokers and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Act as floor director during live and taped productions if requested by the Manager
• Assist in studio scenery movement
• Assist as production grip on live and tape productions.
• Comply with regulations and safety requirements.
• Other duties as directed by the Production Manager.

Required Skills & Experience

• Understand weights of equipment and rigging tools
• Read blueprints / plans and/or create lift plans
• Fluent in Spanish (read and write)
• Detail oriented with ability to work with tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced
• Skilled at driving lifting equipment
• Skilled with power tools
• Willingness to take feedback/criticism and improve upon skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Live program production a plus.
• Working knowledge of television station production operation equipment.
• Working knowledge of lighting teleprompter and studio cameras.
• Must be reliable and be able to work a flexible schedule.

Eligibility & Physical Requirements

• Position involves much studio work and occasional field productions. Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, and sit 10-12 hours / day
• May include standing for many hours, operating human lift equipment, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. as needed
• Must be able to go up and down on ladder, steps, or other lifts as needed

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.