Stage Specialist, Studio Management - Brooklyn

Netflix Global, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Mental Health support

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer‑m

Stock Option Program

Disability Programs

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Family-forming benefits

Life and Serious Injury Benefits

Paid leave of absence programs

Job summary

Netflix in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Stage Specialist to coordinate and supervise on-stage production activities, ensuring safe, efficient operations for multiple stages and the studio lot.

You will work with production teams, landlords, and vendors to manage power, rigging, scheduling, and access while maintaining comprehensive documentation and SOPs. The role demands proactive problem solving and strong communication across teams.

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.
• Familiar with production regulations, permitting, safety protocols, and EHS mandates.
• Problem solver able to handle shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Live-action production

Stage management

HVAC and power distribution

Rigging specifications

Safety protocols

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Airtable

Tools

Airtable

Google Workspace

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 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.

Compensation

The hourly range for this role is $46.15 - $72.12. 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.

Location: Brooklyn, New York. 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.

Benefits

• Health Plans
• Mental Health support
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Stock Option Program
• Disability Programs
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family-forming benefits
• Life and Serious Injury Benefits
• 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

Inclusion and Diversity

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.

At Netflix, we want to entertain the world. Whatever your taste, and no matter where you live, we give you access to best-in-class TV series, documentaries, feature films and games. Our members control what they want to watch, when they want it, in one simple subscription. We’re streaming in more than 30 languages and 190 countries, because great stories can come from anywhere and be loved everywhere. We are the world’s biggest fans of entertainment, and we’re always looking to help you find your next favorite story.