Head Stage Carpenter

The Walt Disney Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Overtime pay

Job summary

ABC News Studios in New York City is seeking a Head Carpenter to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of stage operations, live broadcast environments, and the ability to lead and coordinate union stagehand crews for GMA at the 7 Hudson Square facility.

Role involves constructing, setting up, maintaining, and tearing down scenic and lighting elements; coordinating with art directors, designers, and engineers; and ensuring safety standards are followed in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years as stagehand or in live broadcast/theatre/studio production.
• Strong knowledge of scenic, lighting, rigging, and prop handling.
• Leadership skills coordinating or supervising union labor.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Advanced carpentry skills.

Responsibilities

• Construct, set up, maintain, and tear down scenic, lighting, and prop elements for live/recorded programs.
• Collaborate with art directors, designers, and engineers to integrate set and lighting.
• Liaise between Studio Operations, Facilities, and Local 1 to uphold safety standards.
• Support installation and operation of scenic systems and lighting grids.
• Keep a clean, safe work environment and follow safety policies.

Skills

Stage management

Leadership

Safety compliance

Union coordination

Multitasking

Carpentry skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scenic systems

Lighting grids

Rigging

Prop handling

Job description

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands within The Walt Disney Company, producing original entertainment and news programming for Disney+, Hulu, and Star, as well as broadcast and cable networks including ABC Entertainment, ABC News, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content, and Onyx Collective.

ABC and The Walt Disney Company are Equal Opportunity Employers. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Role Summary

ABC News Studios is seeking a Head Carpenter to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong knowledge of stage operations, an understanding of live broadcast environments, and a proven ability to lead and coordinate union stagehand crews. This position will serve as a head stagehand for GMA at the 7 Hudson Square facility in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the construction, setup, maintenance, and teardown of scenic, lighting, and property elements for live and recorded programming.
• Collaborate with art directors, scenic designers, and production engineers to ensure seamless integration of set and lighting designs.
• Serve as the liaison between Studio Operations, Facilities, and the Local 1 crew to maintain compliance with safety standards.
• Support the safe and efficient installation and operation of scenic systems, lighting grids, and other production elements.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and ensure adherence to company and industry safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience as a stagehand or in a related position within live broadcast, theatrical, or studio production.
• Strong knowledge of scenic, lighting, rigging, and property handling.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience coordinating or supervising union labor.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing production needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, extended hours, and holidays as production requires.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of advanced carpentry skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Rigging and OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Scissor or Genie lift certification preferred.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

The hiring range for this IATSE local 1 role in New York, NY is $43.76 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The role also has potential for additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts. 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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.