Junior / Lighting Specialist

SPH Media; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SPH Media is seeking a Junior / Lighting Specialist to support studio and outdoor shoots, including podcasts and live productions. You will work under the Lighting Manager within STUDIO+65, collaborating across departments to shape visual mood for digital content and social platforms.

You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot lighting and grip gear, adapt to various locations, and guide junior team members as needed. Strong hands-on experience and fluency in English are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of lighting/production experience preferred in studio, broadcast, or live events.
• Strong hands-on lighting knowledge and equipment handling.
• English fluency; additional language an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust, and strike lighting and grip equipment.
• Execute lighting setups for studio, outdoor, and location productions.
• Shape light using fixtures, diffusion, flags, reflectors, modifiers, and other gear.
• 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 locations, weather and production needs.
• Collaborate with Camera, Engineering and Production teams during shoots.
• Maintain and organise lighting and grip equipment.
• Guide interns or junior team members when required.
• Follow safe working practices at all times.

Skills

Lighting

Live production

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Tools

DMX

GrandMA3

Job description

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.
• Support and guide interns or junior team members when required.
• Follow safe working practices at all times.

Requirements

• 5 years or more of relevant production experience is preferred, particularly in studio, broadcast, film/video, digital content, live production, events, or location shoots.
• Candidates with less experience will also be considered based on strong hands-on production and lighting experience.
• Good practical knowledge of lighting equipment and scamera 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, Chinese, Malay or Tamil is an added advantage