Freelance Live News Lighting Technician

Fox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Lighting Technician in New York to support daily broadcast and production needs with hands-on lighting setup and maintenance.

You will collaborate closely with Lighting Managers, Programmers, Stage Technicians, Directors, and studio crews to help bring our content to life. The role requires creativity, adaptability, and readiness to work at the intersection of news, entertainment, and live production.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of lighting/stagehand/production experience.
• Familiarity with ETC lighting consoles and systems.
• Willingness to work overtime and additional shifts to meet the demands of breaking news, programming, and production.
• Flexibility in working under the pressures of live programming and time constraints.
• Carpentry skills and familiarity with power tools a plus.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work with heavy grip gear for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist Lighting Director and Stage Tech leads
• Stagehand, rigging, location setups, etc.
• Ladder work
• Set maintenance and repair
• Studio organization and maintenance.
• Prep, maintain and support staging and storage facilities
• Operate specialty equipment (bucket & scissor lifts)
• Assist with proper stage, scenic and lighting set-ups

Skills

Lighting experience

ETC lighting consoles

Overtime flexibility

Tools

ETC lighting consoles

Job description

Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Lighting Technician in New York to support daily broadcast and production needs with hands-on lighting setup and maintenance.

You will collaborate closely with Lighting Managers, Programmers, Stage Technicians, Directors, and studio crews to help bring our content to life. The role requires creativity, adaptability, and readiness to work at the intersection of news, entertainment, and live production.