WABC Studio Production Head Electrician

Job Posting Title:

WABC Studio Production Head Electrician

Req ID:

10091731

Job Description:

Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. WABC-TV has been the leader in local news and entertainment programming in the New York City area for more than 60 years. Producing more than 45 hours of live local news and weather each week, Channel 7's “Eyewitness News” is the most-watched local news in New York and the United States. Quality news and programming, groundbreaking technology, and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV New York’s No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation!

WABC-TV, New York studio seeks studio head of production electrics. The position includes the knowledge, oversight, and ongoing maintenance of all production lighting and studio electrical infrastructure.

What You Will Do

• The position requires close working relationships with Lighting Designers, all members of the stage crew, and the production team.

• This position will also play a key role in the studio buildouts with the move to the new Disney/ABC, 7 Hudson Square facility downtown.

• Work with the leadership team to recruit and hire production crew members.

Required Qualifications & Skills 

• A minimum of three years of experience working with intelligent dimming systems, smart relays, low voltage data, moving lights, and light plots is required.

• Must be able to supervise and direct stage crew in a fast-paced live production environment and have the ability to multi-task on the fly.

• Typical shift is 7a-5p, but qualified applicants should have the flexibility to work earlier hours, or beyond scheduled out times when projects dictate.

• Familiarity with ETC lighting consoles or equivalent equipment  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in live TV studio operations is preferred.

• Theatrical production experience is helpful.

• Experience operating a Genie or Scissor lift is preferred.

Required Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

• A college degree, technical school certificate, and union-accredited training are preferred.

The position is covered by the IATSE Local 1- ABC and WABC-TV collective bargaining agreement.

The pay rate for this role in New York is $41.0525 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Networks

Job Posting Primary Business:

Disney Networks All

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

New York, NY, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-05-30