This is a multi-functional and potential growth position within the TBN Production Department. This opportunity is based in the Nashville facility, but also provides production support for TBN Remote Productions and/or TBN Studios (in other locations) as needed.
Job Summary:
The ideal candidate will provide production support services as assigned by the Production Manager, Production Coordinator and/or Remote/Network Production Coordinator. This person is expected to participate in all Nashville productions in an assigned role/function as determined by the Production Manager along with other non-production day/support duties as described below.
Production Roles
- Lead Utility (stagehand/assistant)
- Stage Manager 1 (front of house)
- Stage Manager 2 (backstage)
- Ensures that stages/studios are cleaned, cleared and ready prior to productions
- Camera Operator as needed for studio/field productions
- Handheld Camera Operator (once trained) for studio/remote productions
- Remote and field productions utility/camera operator/assistant as needed and assigned
Support Roles
- Warehouse / Props & Sets maintenance and organization
- Warehouse cataloging, check ins & check outs (in coordination with Warehouse Supervisors)
- Works with production team to make set, furnishing & prop decisions
- Arranges for the construction or building of set items as directed and/or needed
- Serves as team lead on workdays when freelancers are hired to assist
- Transporting of gear/sets/props to designated locations (on & off site)
- Picks up and/or delivers rental equipment as needed
- Equipment coordinator for field production gear
- Maintains inventory
- Maintains check in/check out documentation
- Coordinates with DPs on production gear needs
- Prepares gear for transporting and/or pickup
- May be required to travel domestically or internationally to support productions
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Must be highly organized and detail oriented
- Demonstrated ability to function in a LIVE production environment
- Strong ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced daily TV environment while maintaining production standards and efficiencies
- Self-starter with the ability to successfully complete task with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate professionally and confidently with Producers, Directors, etc.
- Ability to work flexible schedules and occasional extended days
- Able to travel as needed and assigned
Education:
- B.A. degree in film, or related field, or equivalent professional experience preferred or related experience
About TBN
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) is the leader in faith-based television programming. We combine creativity and data to fulfill our mission of reaching as many people as we can with the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have over thirty 24-hour television foreign partner networks reaching every part of the globe. TBN is a workplace committed to creating an environment where people can play a vital role in impacting the world and doing some of the best work of their careers.