Head Stage Carpenter: Live Broadcast Scenery Leader

1504 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment Television in New York is seeking a Head Stage Carpenter to join our live and recorded production team.

Responsibilities include constructing, setting up, maintaining, and tearing down scenic, lighting, and prop elements; collaborating with art directors, scenic designers, and production engineers; and ensuring safety and compliance across the Local 1 crew and facilities.

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.

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.

Skills

Scenic carpentry

Lighting

Rigging

Property handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

OSHA 30 certification

Scissor lift certification

Genie lift certification

Job description

Disney Entertainment Television in New York is seeking a Head Stage Carpenter to join our live and recorded production team.

Responsibilities include constructing, setting up, maintaining, and tearing down scenic, lighting, and prop elements; collaborating with art directors, scenic designers, and production engineers; and ensuring safety and compliance across the Local 1 crew and facilities.