Stage Manager Job at Kaufman Astoria Studios, Queens, NY

  • Kaufman Astoria Studios
  • Queens, NY

Job Description

Role Summary

Reporting to the Lead Stage Manager, the Stage Manager is key to the day-to-day running of

the studio and is necessary for meeting client expectations. The Stage Manager is

responsible for maintaining a clean, tidy, well-presented site, providing general support to

studio operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day logistics and assisting production teams,

facilities staff, and office personnel.

This role will be cross trained in the lighting & grip department and maintain a set of L&G

specific responsibilities. The Stage Manager will spend a portion of time in the equipment

warehouse for general equipment upkeep. This role will also assist with loading and

unloading equipment for clients and production teams and maintain a good understanding of

inventory. This is a customer facing role where attention to detail is crucial when carrying out

daily tasks such as facility / room setup and grounds clearance. The Stage Manager is

essential in supporting productions, equipment management, and operational workflows.

This is a full-time, non exempt, hourly position at a rate of $25-$30 per hour depending on experience. This role also comes with benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Customer liaison/support.

• Aid in the distribution of door/parking signs.

• Checking of studio facilities before and after use by production

• Assist in the moving of tenant or production companies and any other duties deemed

appropriate by Lead Stage Manager

• Assist with setting up and breaking down production spaces, ensuring all areas are

clean and ready for use and checking the facilities before a production moves in.

• Support studio staff by delivering documents, and other materials between

departments

• Maintain organization and cleanliness in all studio spaces, including common areas

and storage rooms

• Help track and restock studio supplies, ensuring necessary materials are always

available

• Coordination and, maintenance and security reporting i.e., insecurity of buildings,

damage and skip removal and maintaining of Studio Assets

• Phone/office cover- give out basic site information and answer queries as required or

offer alternative help.

• Assisting in producing studio passes in conjunction with the Security team

• Assist with the setup, maintenance, and breakdown of studio equipment and

production gear

• Handle the check-in and check-out process for rental equipment, ensuring accuracy

and proper documentation

• Perform quality control checks on equipment before and after rental to ensure

functionality and safety

• Support warehouse organization by maintaining clean and orderly storage of

production gear

• Assist with loading and unloading equipment for clients and production teams

• Track inventory and report any missing, damaged, or malfunctioning equipment

• Follow safety protocols and company policies when handling heavy or technical

equipment

• Provide on-site assistance to production crews, ensuring their equipment needs are

met efficiently

• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office

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