Head Stage Electrician

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

ABC News Studios in New York City is seeking a Head Electric to lead stage operations for live and recorded programs. You will coordinate union stagehands, manage scenic and lighting elements, and ensure safe, efficient production workflows at the 7 Hudson Square facility for GMA.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in live broadcast or theater, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of carpentry, rigging, and safety standards. Flexibility for early hours and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of professional stagehand or related live broadcast/studio experience.
• Strong knowledge of scenic, lighting, rigging and property handling.
• Experience coordinating or supervising union labor.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing production needs in a fast-paced environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stage operations

Leadership

Multitasking

Carpentry skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rigging

OSHA 30 certificate

Scissor/Genie lift

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 Electric 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.

Basic 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.