Head Stage Electrician

Disney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment Television in New York is seeking a Head Electric to lead and coordinate union stagehand crews for GMA at the 7 Hudson Square facility.

Ideal candidate has strong knowledge of stage operations in live broadcasts, is able to coordinate with studio operations, facilities, and the Local 1 crew, and will ensure safety and quality in scenic, lighting, and property handling.

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

Stagehand experience

Scenic & lighting

Rigging

Property handling

Leadership

Union labor coordination

Multitasking

Carpentry skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Head Stage Electrician

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.

Job Posting Segment

ABC News

Job Posting Primary Business

Operations (ABC News)

Primary Job Posting Category

Production

Employment Type

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code

New York, NY, USA

Date Posted

2026-09-09