Head Stage Electrician

1504 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This role requires coordinating with Studio Operations, Facilities, and Local 1, ensuring safety compliance, and overseeing installation and operation of scenic and lighting systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of professional experience as a stagehand or in a related live broadcast/theatre role.
• Strong knowledge of scenic, lighting, rigging, and property handling.
• Proven leadership 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, and holidays.
• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced carpentry skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 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 integrate designs.
• Serve as liaison between Studio Operations, Facilities, and Local 1 to maintain safety standards.
• Support safe installation and operation of scenic systems and lighting grids.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Stagehand experience

Leadership

Union coordination

Live broadcast knowledge

Carpentry skills

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

OSHA 30

Scissor lift certification

Genie lift certification

Job description

Head Stage Electrician

Req ID: 10160127

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.

Salary and Benefits

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.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full time
• Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: New York, NY, USA
• Job Posting Segment: ABC News
• Primary Business: Operations (ABC News)
• Primary Job Posting Category: Production
• Date Posted: 2026-09-09
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