Freelance Hair & Makeup Artist

Job Description

Democracy Now! seeks an experienced hair and makeup professional to provide hair and makeup services for our live one-hour daily TV news broadcast. The Hair and Makeup Artist will be responsible for the daily application of makeup and light hairstyling for 1-2 hosts and up to 6 guests. The role will require a high level of proficiency in makeup application for both women and men, as well as the ability to work quickly and understand the pace of television news. This position reports to the Production and Facilities Manager.

Democracy Now! is a non-profit news organization based in NYC. We produce a daily TV, radio and internet newscast that is carried by more than 1,500 stations worldwide. Our website, democracynow.org, gets tens of millions of visits annually and we have more than three million followers across social media platforms. Everyone who works at Democracy Now! is committed to creating and distributing high-quality independent news – it’s a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Apply makeup and light hairstyling for 1-2 regular hosts and up to 6 guests for a daily TV news broadcast.
• Style hair and apply makeup appropriately for television on deadline and with a high level of proficiency.
• Maintain and organize inventory and supplies.
• Keep the hair and makeup room tidy.
• Reliably report for work on-time to perform work in advance of an 8:00 a.m. live TV broadcast.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of cosmetic/make-up experience working in LIVE television news getting talent camera ready.
• Must have the ability to work with varied face shapes, all skin tones, and hair textures.
• Demonstrated ability in hairstyling for both men and women.
• Promptness and dependability are a must.
• A warm, positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Maintain a professional manner as a representative of Democracy Now! when greeting and looking after talent appearing on-air.
• Formal beauty or makeup technical school certification preferred.
• Must be available to work week shifts starting at 7:00 a.m. for the live daily TV & radio newscast at 8 a.m.

Compensation

• $200 - $225 per day for a 7:00 - 9:30 a.m. shift

Application Deadline

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received, so applying early is strongly encouraged. All applications must be received by May 5, 2023.

Other Information

This is an onsite, NYC-based role. Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is required unless Democracy Now! has approved a specific religious or medical exemption in advance of the first day of work.

Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ-identified people are encouraged to apply.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8pqzx-18-224-38-170-42 in your application.