Freelance News Studio Lighting Technician

FOX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Lighting Technician to join our New York Bureau. This hands-on, fast-paced role supports daily broadcast and production through expert lighting setup and maintenance, collaborating with Lighting Directors, Programmers, Stage Technicians, Directors, and crews to bring our content to life.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of lighting, stagehand, or production experience, familiarity with ETC lighting consoles, and flexibility to work overtime to cover

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of lighting, stagehand, or production experience.
• Familiarity with ETC lighting consoles and systems.
• Willingness to work overtime to meet breaking news and production needs.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support Lighting Director and Stage Tech leads
• Stagehand, rigging, location setups
• 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/Stagehand experience

ETC lighting consoles familiarity

Safety procedures awareness

Lifting 50 pounds & ladders

Tools

ETC lighting consoles

Job description

Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Lighting Technician to join our New York Bureau. This hands-on, fast-paced role supports daily broadcast and production through expert lighting setup and maintenance, collaborating with Lighting Directors, Programmers, Stage Technicians, Directors, and crews to bring our content to life.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of lighting, stagehand, or production experience, familiarity with ETC lighting consoles, and flexibility to work overtime to cover