Head Stage Carpenter
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What you'll do
- 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.
What they're looking for
- 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
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Nice to have
- Rigging and OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Scissor or Genie lift certification preferred.
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Full description from employer
Job Posting Title:
Head Stage CarpenterReq ID:
10160151Job Description:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands within The Walt Disney Company, producing original entertainment and news programming for Disney+, Hulu, and Star, as well as broadcast and cable networks including ABC Entertainment, ABC News, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content, and Onyx Collective.
ABC and The Walt Disney Company are Equal Opportunity Employers. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
Role Summary:
ABC News Studios is seeking a Head Carpenter to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong knowledge of stage operations, an understanding of live broadcast environments, and a proven ability to lead and coordinate union stagehand crews. This position will serve as a head stagehand for GMA at the 7 Hudson Square facility in New York City.
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.
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Rigging and OSHA 30 certification preferred.
Scissor or Genie lift certification preferred.
Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Job Posting Segment:
ABC NewsJob Posting Primary Business:
Operations (ABC News)Primary Job Posting Category:
ProductionEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-09Company
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