Stage Specialist, Studio Management - Brooklyn

Netflix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 132,250,000 - 206,640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Mental Health support

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer 2

Stock Option Program

Disability Programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Stage Specialist to coordinate and supervise all stage activities, ensuring smooth production operations and a safe, organized environment for cast, crew and vendors. You will manage stage resources, scheduling, access, and documentation, partner with production teams and landlords, enforce site guidelines, and contribute to SOPs while addressing live-event challenges.

Extensive experience in live-action production and knowledge of union rules are preferred;

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in live-action production or related entertainment fields.
• Technical expertise in facility and stage management, including HVAC, power distribution, rigging specifications, and floor load capacities.
• Strong understanding of local union rules and guidelines.
• Familiarity with local production regulations, permitting, safety protocols, and EHS mandates.
• Effective problem-solving and the ability to work under tight deadlines in high-tempo production environments.
• Self-driven, autonomous, and capable of managing multiple productions with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and collaboration across internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; Airtable experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all stage activities to ensure smooth production operations.
• Manage stage resources, equipment, and logistics for creative and technical needs.
• Maintain a safe, organized environment for cast, crew, and production vendors.
• Communicate production requests with site team and stakeholders.
• Coordinate stage scheduling, access, documentation, and reports.
• Proactively address potential operational issues during live events, filming days, and general production.
• Collaborate with Studio Safety, Production Health & Safety and landlord to address hazards.
• Enforce site guidelines and Netflix policies on set.
• Support inventory tracking, procurement, and budget management for stage resources.
• Facilitate site tours for production location scouts and internal stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for stage operations.
• Address safety issues and collaborate with stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Live-action production

Stage management

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Airtable

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 seeking a Stage Specialist as part of our growing Studio Operations and Services team based out of Brooklyn, New York. This position will be responsible for supporting all stage and production support needs and reports to the Senior Manager, Studio Operations and Services (NSB).

The Role

The Stage Specialist is responsible for coordinating and supervising all activities on the stages to ensure seamless production operations. 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. This is a demanding and fast moving position that requires someone who is a proactive and positive thinker, and able to exercise good judgment and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily stage operations and production activity at NSB:
  • Partner with production teams and landlord to support production with power, electrical, and rigging requirements.
  • Supervise daily production operations across stages, the studio lot, and the fence line.
  • Responsible for communicating production requests with the site team and other key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate studio access for facility repairs and maintenance.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with productions, landlord, vendors, external partners and Netflix colleagues.
• Coordinate stage scheduling, logistics, and access while maintaining comprehensive documentation and reports.
• Proactively address potential operational issues during live events, filming days, and general production.
• Collaborate with Studio Safety, Production Health & Safety and landlord to identify, report and address any safety issues or hazards on site.
• Enforce and convey site guidelines and Netflix policies to production personnel.
• Support inventory tracking, procurement, and budget management for stage-related resources.
• Facilitate site and stage tours for production location scouts and internal stakeholders.
• Arrange drive-on permissions, keep on-site staff updated on daily activities, and distribute production schedules.
• Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures related to stage operations.
• Perform additional studio-related duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in live-action production or related entertainment fields.
• Comprehensive technical expertise in facility and stage management, including HVAC, power distribution, rigging specifications, and floor load capacities.
• Strong understanding of local union rules and guidelines.
• Well-versed in local production regulations, permitting, safety protocols, and EHS mandates (e.g., hazardous waste disposal, special effects).
• Effective, decisive problem solver skilled at navigating shifting priorities and strict deadlines in high-tempo production environments.
• Self-driven professional adept at taking initiative, working autonomously, and seeing projects through to completion.
• Collaborative partner skilled in managing multiple simultaneous productions in dynamic settings.
• Strong communicator with a knack for building solid, trust-based relationships across internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
• Promotes a positive, supportive, and highly professional work culture.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs); familiarity with Airtable is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Eager to adapt to emerging technologies and methodologies in stage operations.
• Safety and/or First Aid certifications are preferred.

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. See more details about our Benefits here.

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.