Lead Stage Carpenter - Live Broadcast & Studio Sets

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

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience in stagehand roles, with proven leadership and adeptness at coordinating set, lighting, and production elements while maintaining safety standards.

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

Stage operations

Live broadcast

Union coordination

Carpentry

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience in stagehand roles, with proven leadership and adeptness at coordinating set, lighting, and production elements while maintaining safety standards.