Junior / Lighting Specialist (Studio+65) (1-Year Contract)

SPH Media Limited; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SPH Media Limited is seeking a Junior / Lighting Specialist to support studio and outdoor shoots, including podcasts and live productions. The role reports to the Lighting Manager and involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to craft visual mood and high-impact aesthetics for digital platforms.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of production experience, strong lighting knowledge, and the ability to work flexible hours across studio and location shoots.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant production experience preferred (studio, broadcast, film/video, live production or location shoots).
• Good practical knowledge of lighting equipment and camera lighting.
• Understanding of colour temperature, exposure, diffusion, contrast, and light shaping.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust, and strike professional lighting and grip equipment.
• Execute lighting setups for studio, outdoor, and location productions.
• Shape light using fixtures, diffusion, flags, reflectors, modifiers, and other grip equipment.
• Operate lighting fixtures and control systems, including DMX and GrandMA3.
• Support pre-lighting, rehearsals, programming, and live productions.
• Troubleshoot lighting, DMX, power, cabling, and fixture issues.
• Adapt lighting setups to different locations, weather, ambient light, and production requirements.
• Work closely with Camera, Engineering, Production, and other departments during shoots.
• Maintain and organise lighting and grip equipment.
• Follow safe working practices at all times.

Skills

Lighting setup

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Independence

Flexibility

English proficiency

Tools

DMX lighting control

GrandMA3 console

Camera lighting

Job description

About us

SPH Media's mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia. One of our core purposes is to produce credible, balanced, and objective news and analysis, always with a view to uphold the public good and fostering an informed, engaged citizenry. We welcome talented individuals to join us and grow a career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity. As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers.

About the role

STUDIO+65 is SPH Media's multidisciplinary creative production hub. We are looking for a Junior / Lighting Specialist with strong hands-on production experience to support studio and outdoor shoots, including podcasts, interviews, digital content, live productions, and other content-driven productions. Working under the Lighting Manager, this role cross-collaborates with a multidisciplinary team within STUDIO+65 to shape visual mood and deliver high-impact aesthetics for digital and social media platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust, and strike professional lighting and grip equipment
• Execute lighting setups for studio, outdoor, and location productions
• Shape light using fixtures, diffusion, flags, reflectors, modifiers, and other grip equipment
• Operate lighting fixtures and control systems, including DMX and GrandMA3
• Support pre-lighting, rehearsals, programming, and live productions
• Troubleshoot lighting, DMX, power, cabling, and fixture issues
• Adapt lighting setups to different locations, weather, ambient light, and production requirements
• Work closely with Camera, Engineering, Production, and other departments during shoots
• Maintain and organise lighting and grip equipment
• Follow safe working practices at all times

About you

• 5 years or more of relevant production experience is preferred, particularly in studio, broadcast, film/video, digital content, live production, events, or location shoots
• Good practical knowledge of lighting equipment and camera lighting
• Understanding of colour temperature, exposure, diffusion, contrast, and light shaping
• Experience with DMX / GrandMA3 is an advantage
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and take direction from the Lighting Manager or Lead
• Willing to work flexible hours, including studio and location shoots
• Physical stamina to handle the demands of the job, including prolonged periods of standing and lifting of equipment
• Proficiency in English language and at least one other language is an added advantage