Scenic Carpenter & Studio Set Builder

PBS Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

PBS Wisconsin, a service of Wisconsin Public Media, is hiring a Scenic Production Assistant to build the studio sets and props seen in its television productions. This is a carpentry-focused, hands‑on role: most of the work involves framing, cutting, assembling, and finishing scenic elements in the shop, then installing and striking them in the studio or on location for special events.

Beyond the build itself, this position collaborates with the lead scenic designer to plan, design, and furnish

Qualifications

• Hands-on carpentry experience.
• Ability to read plans.
• Ability to build scenic or theatrical elements.
• Experience creating construction drawings for designs

Responsibilities

• Assist in building, installing, and taking down scenic sets and props for studio and remote productions and events.
• Keep the scene shop and storage areas clean, organized, and free of clutter
• Maintain accurate inventories and records of scenic equipment and properties
• Other scenic and production‑related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on carpentry

Read plans

Scenic/theatrical elements

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

PBS Wisconsin, a service of Wisconsin Public Media, is hiring a Scenic Production Assistant to build the studio sets and props seen in its television productions. This is a carpentry-focused, hands‑on role: most of the work involves framing, cutting, assembling, and finishing scenic elements in the shop, then installing and striking them in the studio or on location for special events.

Beyond the build itself, this position collaborates with the lead scenic designer to plan, design, and furnish