Stagehand

This is a Full Time Job

Stagehand (Project Based)

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like Complex Networks and HuffPost to come.

Business Area: Content
Job Category: Studio Operations
Salary: $28 - 32/hr USD
Union Status: Non-Union

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

BuzzFeed is searching for dependable Stagehands to join our Studio Systems team in NY. The Stagehand’s responsibilities may include setting up and testing lighting, audio and other equipment, assisting production 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
• Moving, setting up, testing lighting, sound, props, and other equipment according to set requirements.
• Occasionally fulfill baseline support as camera operator, audio assist, and lighting assist
• Assembling production rigging and support structures and breaking them down when the production is over.
• Inspecting lighting, sound, and other equipment, and ensuring that everything is plugged into the correct power source.
• Building and decorating sets, and making set adjustments when necessary.
• Performing a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure stages are safe.
• Ensuring all signs and posted policies are visible within the stages and adhered to during productions.
• “Sweeping” the stage between productions and reporting any unsatisfactory resets to stage management.
• Attend Tech Scouts to understand day-of production needs.
• Occasionally assist with equipment orders.
• Running errands when required.

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
• Dedication to maintaining a safe work environment
• A desire to constantly expand your skills and knowledge of production work
• Must be available to work from our NYC office

''If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at applicationhelp@buzzfeed.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.''

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

You can expect:
• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more

Note: BuzzFeed, Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.