Control and LED Assistant - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL)

Warner Bros. Entertainment; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major media company in London seeks a Control & LED Assistant to support the LED and Control department. The role involves handling work orders, testing equipment, and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates should have IT knowledge and experience with lighting equipment. This position requires onsite work and offers hands-on opportunities in a dynamic filming environment.

Benefits

Modern office space

On-site gym

Childcare facility

Qualifications

• Basic networking experience and operating systems knowledge.
• Ability to handle lighting equipment safely and effectively.
• Familiarity with lighting software tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pulling work orders to ensure timely completion.
• Test and clean lighting equipment, documenting any defects.
• Update LED fixtures and control equipment with software.

Skills

IT knowledge

Manual handling experience

Experience with Film and Television lighting equipment

Experience with lighting software

Job description

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

Overview

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

Step into the world of Set Lighting and play a key role in the cutting-edge technology that brings stories to life. As a Control & LED Assistant, you’ll be part of the team responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of our LED and Control department. From prepping advanced lighting systems to assisting with on-set setups, this is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of the most technically exciting areas of filmmaking.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Assisting with pulling work orders for our sales team to ensure all jobs are picked and delivered within the allotted time frame and escalating any shortages.
• Testing and cleaning equipment/lights, raising any defects or damages to seniors for logging.
• Assisting with updating LED fixtures and control equipment with the latest firmware/software
• Complete stock takes
• Cable cleaning and re-wrapping for turnaround use
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised workplace

Qualifications & Experiences

• IT knowledge – basic networking, using operating systems, and user interfaces for control devices that require resetting and testing
• Experience with manual handling.
• Previous experience with Film and Television lighting equipment is advantageous.
• Previous experience with lighting software is advantageous.

Business Overview

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL) is a world-class film and TV studio offering one of the largest facilities in the UK. The purpose-built studio site is home to 20 sound stages, production offices, workshops, an indoor water tank, and an extensive, clear-horizon backlot.

WBSL includes the on-site production rentals business, Warner Bros. Set Lighting & Rigging, which provides the industry with state-of-the-art lighting equipment, scaffolding, and production supplies for stage and location shoots worldwide. In addition, Warner Bros. De Lane Lea, based in London, provides picture and sound post-production services for film and TV, and has a dedicated Dailies department on the lot at WBSL.

Warner Bros. Leavesden Park, adjacent to the Studio, offers modern and flexible office space for productions and is home to The WonderWorks, a bespoke childcare facility available to those working on site.

With a range of services including an on-site gym, café, and wellbeing room, WBSL provides the perfect home for productions and has become the studio of choice for many filmmakers worldwide.

Onsite Working

This role is advertised as onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working arrangement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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 on the guiding principles page 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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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 view the accessibility information for instructions to submit your request.