WABC Studio Production Head Electrician

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.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with WABC Television (New York), LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

WABC Television (New York), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro7e24-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.