Junior / Lighting Specialist

SPH Media; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SPH Media seeks a Junior / Lighting Specialist to support studio and outdoor shoots, podcasts, interviews and digital content. You will work under the Lighting Manager and collaborate with STUDIO+65 to shape visual mood and high-impact aesthetics.

The role requires strong hands-on production experience, knowledge of lighting equipment, DMX control, and flexibility to work on location shoots across Singapore.

Qualifications

• 5+ years or more of relevant production experience preferred in studio or live events.
• Strong hands-on lighting experience and knowledge of colour temperature 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.
• Support and guide interns or junior team members when required.
• Follow safe working practices at all times.

Tools

DMX

GrandMA3

Job description

About the Role

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