Freelance Lighting Technician

$31 - $39/Yr

Fox - New York, NY

- Entry Level

New York, NY

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

We are looking for a Freelance Lighting Technician to join our New York Bureau! As the Freelance Lighting Technician, you create and maintain lighting effects and cues for Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network programming and production. The Freelance Lighting Technician will have daily and project-based assignments and work directly with Studio Operations Supervisors, Lead Stage Technicians, Directors, Producers, and other studio crew. You are creative and have an interest in the news and entertainment industry.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist Lighting Director and Stage Tech leads
• Stagehand, rigging, light board operation, location setups, etc.
• Ladder work
• Set maintenance and repair
• Prop and storage coordination, organization, and maintenance
• Prep, maintain and support staging and storage facilities
• Operate specialty equipment (bucket & scissor lifts)
• Understand and implement backup protocol when necessary
• Assess, advise and assist with proper stage, scenic and lighting set-ups

Requirements

• 1-3 years of lighting/stagehand/production experience
• Operational understanding of ETC lighting consoles
• Willingness to work overtime and additional shifts to meet the demands of breaking news, programming, and production, specialty scenic or light calls, and/or shift coverage
• Knowledge of digital test equipment for troubleshooting and repairs
• Knowledge of electrical systems, lighting effects, and electronics
• Familiarity with trade and power tools
• Carpentry skills
• Understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures
• Flexibility in working under the pressures of live programming and time constraints
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work with heavy grip gear for extended periods

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k after meeting eligibility criteria