Head Carpenter
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10149296 Location New York, New York, United States Business ABC News Date posted Apr. 30, 2026Job Summary:
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 The View 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
- Rigging and OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Scissor or Genie lift certification preferred.
This position is covered by the IATSE Local 1- ABC Television Network and WABC-TV collective bargaining agreement. Local 1 Scale Base Pay is $43.76 per hour.
The hiring range for this IATSE local 1 role in New York, NY is $43.76 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The role also has potential for additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts. 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 ABC News:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.