Stagehand

Job Description

Stagehand (Project Based)

About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed is the world's leading tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally through its cross-platform news and entertainment network. We produce articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, the world's largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and HuffPost; original pop culture and entertainment programming through Complex Networks; an industry-leading affiliate business, strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through BuzzFeed Commerce; and original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film and digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios.

The Role

BuzzFeed is searching for dependable Stagehands to join our Creative and Studio Services team. The Stagehand's responsibilities include setting up and testing lighting and other equipment, assisting cast and crew with understanding stage use expectations, and making adjustments to sets.

To be successful as a Stagehand, you should enjoy working with your hands and be prepared to learn new skills on the job. Outstanding candidates are self-starters with a can-do attitude and excellent attention to detail.

You Will
• Move, set up, and test lighting, sound, props, and other equipment according to set requirements.
• Assemble production rigging and support structures and breaking them down when the production is over.
• Inspect lighting, sound, and other equipment, and ensure that everything is plugged into the correct power source.
• Build and decorate sets, and make set adjustments when necessary.
• Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure stages are safe.
• Ensure all signs and posted policies are visible within the stages and adhered to during productions.
• Sweep the stage between productions and report any unsatisfactory resets to stage management.
• Run errands when required.

Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company.

You Have
• Experience in one or more of the following categories:
• Carpentry or construction
• Electrical distribution
• Film rigging
• Film lighting
• Production assistance
• An ability to collaborate with others.
• An ability to focus and follow instructions to meet deadlines.
• A desire to constantly expand your skills and knowledge of production work.

FYI - job descriptions are not a one size fits all, just because you don't meet every requirement doesn't mean we don't want to hear from you. If you think you'd be a good fit for the job anyway, use your application to show us why!

At BuzzFeed, we want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

This position may require you to be in the office or be in close proximity to other employees once our offices fully reopen in 2022.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbo78y-3-145-178-240-42 in your application.