The On-call Lighting Assistant will perform daily technical maintenance under the supervision and guidance of the Lighting Designer and the Associate Lighting Designer, respectively. You must also use critical thinking to solve any issues that involves the lighting team during live broadcast situations and support any other lighting activities in any of the studios.

You will perform scheduled and unscheduled checks of set lighting to ensure that all fixtures and gel are in good working condition and focused correctly.

Program the lighting consoles, as necessary.  Understand basic operations and functions of the lighting console. 

Under the supervision of the Lighting Designer and Associate Lighting Designer, hang and focus any additional lighting equipment needed for new positions, specialty shows, or social media hits. 

Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

What You Bring

• One to three years of active lighting experience, coupled with a working knowledge of technical elements.

• Some experience with on-location or remote production preferred.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to lift items weighing approximately __10_ to __75_ lbs.

• Ability to work in normal studio conditions, which may include hot/cold/dusty/loud environment.

• Ability to climb stairs/ladders.

• Ability to work/drive mobile elevating work platforms.

• Ability to access and enter information using an automated system both quickly and accurately.

• Ability to work on elevated surfaces (lighting rafters- studio).

• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

• Ability to differentiate between colors.

Education

Degree in television/theater lighting and /or film or equivalent combination of training and experience required.