Stage Specialist - Fort Monmouth

Netflix; New Jersey; On-site; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth is seeking a Stage Specialist to oversee live-action stage operations and on-lot production activities, ensuring resources, equipment and logistics meet creative and technical needs while maintaining safety.

You will coordinate stage access, scheduling, and communication between production, crew, and vendors, support budgeting and procurement, and enforce safety and lot protocols. This on-site role is based at Netflix's East Coast hub in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in live-action production or related entertainment fields.
• Excellent communication abilities and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with union regulations and safety protocols in production environments.
• Proficiency with stage management software and on-set operations.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stage operations and on-lot production activities to ensure seamless execution.
• Manage stage access, scheduling, and logistics, with comprehensive reporting.
• Serve as liaison for stage clients, ensuring excellent customer service and compliance.
• Coordinate between production, crew, and technical staff to minimize disruptions.
• Identify challenges during production, shoots, and live events, and address them.
• Collaborate with Studio Operations for proactive coordination of production activities.
• Assist with budgeting, procurement, and inventory management for stage resources.
• Enforce fire and safety regulations, and lot protocols for all studio environments.
• Provide support for productions, including tech scouts and daily stage reports.

Skills

Live-action production

Stage management

Organizational skills

Communication

Technical stage equipment

Union regulations

Safety regulations

Problem solving

Stage management software

First aid certification

Tools

Stage management software

Lighting & sound equipment

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

We are looking for an accomplished Studio Stage Specialist to manage stage and on-lot production operations at Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth, our new flagship hub on the East Coast. This role offers a unique opportunity to join Netflix as we continue to redefine global entertainment and share compelling stories with audiences worldwide.

The Role

The Stage Specialist is responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of sound stages and on-lot production activities for live action production. This role ensures that all stage resources, equipment, and logistics are efficiently managed to support the creative and technical needs of the production, while maintaining a safe and organized environment for cast, crew, and production vendors. The Stage Manager is responsible for coordinating and supervising all activities on the stages to ensure seamless production operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily stage operations and on-lot production activities to ensure seamless execution.
• Manage stage access, scheduling, and logistics, while maintaining comprehensive reports and documentation.
• Serve as the key liaison for stage clients, providing excellent customer service and ensuring compliance with operational requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between production, crew, and technical staff, resolving operational issues to minimize disruptions.
• Identify and address potential challenges during production, shoot days, and live events.
• Collaborate with Studio Operations and Facilities for proactive coordination of production activities.
• Assist with budgeting, procurement, and inventory management for stage-related resources.
• Enforce fire and safety regulations, local fire codes, and lot protocols for all studio environments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and industry practices.
• Implement and maintain stage-related Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide support for productions, including tech scouts and daily stage reports, and coordinate stage power needs.
• Handle ancillary requests and billing, support stage and site tours, and manage communications regarding shoots.
• Provide office support related to stages and productions, and support on-site productions and operations as necessary.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in live-action production or related entertainment fields.
• Strong organizational skills, adept at managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively.
• Excellent communication abilities, capable of fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in stage management software and a solid understanding of technical stage equipment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with proven problem-solving skills and adeptness at troubleshooting operational issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in stage operations.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes in stage management.
• In-depth understanding of film production workflows, set protocols, and technical requirements.
• Experience in managing fast-paced environments, meeting tight deadlines, and multitasking.
• Thorough understanding of stage and production safety protocols.
• Familiarity with union regulations and experience working with unionized crews.
• First Aid or safety certification is advantageous.

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of hourly pay; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in hourly pay versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The hourly range for this role is $46.15 - $72.12.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates.

If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams.

We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.