Stage Specialist - Fort Monmouth
About The Position
Netflix is seeking an accomplished Studio Stage Specialist to manage stage and on-lot production operations at Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth. The role oversees operational aspects of sound stages and on-lot activities for live-action production, ensuring stage resources, equipment, and logistics support production needs while maintaining a safe, organized environment for cast, crew, and vendors. The position coordinates and supervises stage activities to support seamless production operations. The Stage Specialist works with stage clients, production teams, crew, technical staff, Studio Operations, and Facilities. The role also supports production planning and execution, maintains operational documentation and procedures, coordinates stage power needs, and helps manage budgets, procurement, inventory, billing, and ancillary requests. The hourly pay range is $46.15–$72.12. Netflix states that compensation is hourly, with an annual choice of how much compensation is paid in hourly pay versus stock options. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Benefits include health plans, mental health support, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a stock option program, disability programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family-forming benefits, life and serious injury benefits, and paid leave of absence programs.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in live-action production or related entertainment fields.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Proficiency in stage management software and a solid understanding of technical stage equipment.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Self-motivation, proactivity, problem-solving skills, and ability to troubleshoot operational issues.
- Comprehensive knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in stage operations.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes in stage management.
- In-depth understanding of film production workflows, set protocols, and technical requirements.
- Experience managing fast-paced environments, meeting tight deadlines, and multitasking.
- Thorough understanding of stage and production safety protocols.
- Familiarity with union regulations and experience working with unionized crews.
Nice To Haves
- First Aid or safety certification is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily stage operations and on-lot production activities.
- Manage stage access, scheduling, and logistics, and maintain reports and documentation.
- Serve as the key liaison for stage clients, provide customer service, and ensure compliance with operational requirements.
- Coordinate between production, crew, and technical staff, resolving operational issues to minimize disruptions.
- Identify and address potential challenges during production, shoot days, and live events.
- Coordinate production activities proactively with Studio Operations and Facilities.
- Assist with budgeting, procurement, and inventory management for stage-related resources.
- Enforce fire and safety regulations, local fire codes, and lot protocols.
- Implement and maintain stage-related Standard Operating Procedures.
- Support productions with tech scouts and daily stage reports, and coordinate stage power needs.
- Handle ancillary requests and billing, support stage and site tours, and manage communications regarding shoots.
- Provide office support related to stages and productions, and support on-site production and operations as needed.
Benefits
- Health plans
- Mental health support
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Stock option program
- Disability programs
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Family-forming benefits
- Life and serious injury benefits
- Paid leave of absence programs
- Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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