Stage Manager

4 Months ago • 8-10 Years • Broadcast

Job Summary

Job Description

The Stage Manager at Warner Bros. Discovery is responsible for leading the Studio Production crew during call time, working closely with the Show Director, Producer, and Talent. Key responsibilities include managing studio operations, ensuring crew and talent alignment, providing cues, collaborating with various teams (Talent Services, Production Management, Technical Operations), and maintaining a clean and organized studio after production. The role requires extensive experience in live/taped studio and remote multi-camera productions, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to handle the pressures of live programming.
Must have:
  • 8-10 years experience as Stage Manager/Floor Director
  • Knowledge of broadcast production standards and cues
  • Excellent time management and leadership skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to handle live programming pressure
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of new technologies in broadcast production

Job Details

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world. They inform, engage, and transport audiences to new worlds. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more. Whether it’s hosting an unforgettable studio tour, creating an optimal workspace, or equipping talent to tell the best stories, these teams lay the foundation for the memorable experiences we provide.

Your New Role:
The Stage Manager is an extension of the Show Director in the studio and leads the Studio Production crew during call time.  This position will work closely with the Show Director, Show Producer and Show Talent to help successfully execute the production plan.  The Stage Manager is proactive in terms of “owning the room”, relaying direction/instruction/information, along with controlling/organizing the movement of people and equipment in the studio.

Your Role Accountabilities:

LIVE/TAPED PRODUCTIONS

  • Work with the Technical Director and Audio Engineer (A1) during the technical fax to verify all studio monitors are working and routed correctly
  • Attend pre-production meetings led by the Show Director including the camera meeting, making sure all necessary crew is in attendance, pointing out any special elements in the rundown and verifying all crew understand their specific assignments
  • Taking the initiative as a leader of the studio to work with the Show Director to ensure the production and scenic crews plus talent are all aligned on the creative initiatives and show rundown
  • Collaborate with Talent Services to ensure the on-camera talent is on time, on set and positioned on their “marks” along with their makeup and wardrobe looking complete
  • Provide cues to the talent to start/stop their performance and address the correct camera.  Verbally count talent in/out of commercial breaks, video playback and/or live remote segments
  • Keep the talent and crew informed of the progress of the show rundown and any changes as they occur
  • Collaborate with the studio scenic team/stagehands to ensure all necessary props are present and any scenic changes/moves are executed in a timely fashion
  • When the production wraps, work with the crew to ensure the cameras are bagged, the studio is neat/clean, set out trash cans for housekeeping and make sure all crew have signed in/out on daily crew sheet

COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION

  • Collaborate with Talent Services to ensure the talent has everything they need in terms of office supplies, clean show mugs, preferred beverages
  • Works closely with the Production Management and Technical Operations teams to identify and plan special elements/segments for Productions

Qualifications & Experiences:

  • 8 – 10 years of network level broadcast production experience operating as a Stage Manager and/or Floor Director for live/taped studio and/or remote (on location) multi-camera productions
  • Knowledgeable of current industry standards
  • In-depth understanding of production show cues and the industry standard for relaying them to talent and crew
  • In-depth understanding of all Production positions as it relates to a studio and or remote (on location) production (camera, audio, lighting, scenic, makeup, etc.)
  • Must have excellent time management skills and the ability to keep a Production crew on task
  • Must have strong leadership skills as well as excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
  • Must take ownership and accountability for assigned projects
  • Must be able to handle the pressures of live programming and limited time constraints
  • Able to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays

Not Required but preferred experience:

  • Knowledgeable of new technologies available or on the horizon

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at   along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our for instructions to submit your request.

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Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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