Entertainment Stage Technician

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Broadcast • ~ $45,760 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Entertainment Stage Technician at Walt Disney World installs, operates, and maintains technical elements for live shows, parades, and special events. Responsibilities include audio mixing, pyrotechnics operation, prop repair, lighting programming, and equipment management. The role demands strong technical skills across multiple disciplines (audio, lighting, video, rigging, props), problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment under pressure. The position requires a flexible schedule encompassing nights, weekends, and holidays, along with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights. Specialization in audio, lighting, video, rigging, props, or pyrotechnics is required.
Must have:
  • Positive attitude and teamwork
  • Willingness to learn and adapt
  • Full-time availability (flexible schedule)
  • Physical stamina (lifting 50lbs, climbing)
  • Technical troubleshooting skills
  • Valid US driver's license
Good to have:
  • 5+ years live entertainment experience
  • Leadership experience
  • Advanced networking skills
  • Show control system expertise
  • Vendor certifications
Perks:
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Other benefits (see link for details)

Job Details

Job Summary:

The Entertainment Stage Technician will have the experience of watching Guests react as they are transported by live shows, parades, and spectaculars across the Walt Disney World Resort. As an Entertainment Stage Technician, you will install, operate, and maintain the lighting, audio, props, video, pyrotechnics, automation, and rigging for dozens of live shows and special events across our Parks and Resorts daily.

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $22.00 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Show operation and maintenance of all entertainment technical elements
  • Mixing live audio for bands and live events
  • Load and launch pyrotechnics for our nighttime spectaculars
  • Repair props and puppets used in our live shows
  • Program and operate lighting consoles for live shows and special events
  • Load in and operate equipment for conventions and special events
  • Manage entertainment warehouse inventory and repair high end gear

Basic Qualifications:

  • Positive, professional demeanor, and ability to work as part of a team
  • Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow skills along with career
  • Full-time availability for a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Able to work in a physically demanding role that requires lifting to 50 lbs. as well as frequent climbing, squatting, and standing for long durations of time
  • Must be able to work at heights including rooftops, scissor lifts, boom lifts and ladders
  • Comfortable working outdoors in inclement and/or extreme weather conditions in a physically active environment
  • Experience setting up, installing, and troubleshooting advanced technology for new productions or events
  • Technology savvy with solid understanding of electrical systems and data signal flow
  • Troubleshoot and repair show operation equipment
  • Valid United States driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Knowledge of theatrical terminology and interpreting documentation
Specialize in one or more of the following technical disciplines is required:

Audio
  • Live mixing (front of house and monitors)
  • Experience setting up and tearing down audio gear (speakers, instruments, etc.)
  • Proficient in programming and operating digital consoles and advanced audio programs (Q-SYS, Dante, etc.)
Lighting
  • Read and implement lighting plots
  • Experience programming lighting consoles and moving lights
  • Understand basic lighting principles
  • Knowledge of electrical systems and circuitry
Video
  • Live event experience building and operating video systems from scratch
  • Video engineering experience for live events in multiple areas (i.e. switching, graphics, editing, etc.)
  • Media server and/or projection mapping knowledge
  • LED wall installation experience
Rigging
  • Familiar with theatrical overhead rigging practices
  • Experience with, and willingness to continue learning about, truss systems, chain hoists, and overhead safety guidelines
Props & Puppets
  • Experience repairing and creating puppets and props
  • Able to recreate items based on template or mold
Show Support Warehouse
  • Relevant experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse with electronic inventory management systems
  • Able to obtain and maintain a CDL B license
  • Comfortable checking-in and checking-out all entertainment equipment, including pack and loading trucks for transportation
  • Familiar with performing inventory control checks
Show Control / Automation
  • Experience with setting up, operating, and maintaining show control systems and equipment for entertainment venues
  • Comprehension of networking and IT principles
  • Familiar with Navigator, Conductor, Q-SYS, and/or AMX is a plus
Pyrotechnics & Special Effects
  • Ability to obtain FL CDL and pass ATFE background check for handling pyrotechnics
  • Operate heavy equipment such as Roll Loader, Forklift, Scissor Lift and WAVe Lift
  • Warehouse and inventory management experience
  • Experience with programming, installation, and operation of live pyrotechnic systems
  • Knowledge of special effects systems (i.e. fog, lasers, haze, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Five (5) years live entertainment experience in increasing roles of responsibility
  • Leadership experience
  • Advanced networking, programming, and computer skills
  • Show control system and automation skills
  • Vendor certification on repair of equipment

Additional Information:

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