Lighting Director, Studio & Remote Broadcasts

Warner Bros. Discovery; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks a Staff Lighting Director to design and execute studio and remote lighting for CNN. You will maintain image quality for broadcasts and design lighting configurations for new/special programming.

The role requires college-level lighting education or equivalent experience, advanced lighting tech knowledge, and the ability to work under tight deadlines with creative teams. Travel and flexible hours are expected.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience in television, film, or theatre production with a heavy emphasis in lighting.
• Advanced technical knowledge in lighting design, console programming, system maintenance, and event rigging.
• Ability to work with creative people under stringent time pressures and generate creative visual concepts.
• Ability to work independently, within a team, and take direction from others.
• Excellent computer, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and some travel.

Responsibilities

• Design, direct, and maintain lighting needs for the CNN Newsgroup.
• Coordinate the installation and maintenance of lighting equipment at CNN facilities.
• Perform daily studio lighting operations working with Design, Operations, Editorial and Engineering to assure high visual standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and contribute to the department and networks' creative/technical atmosphere.
• Produce lighting designs in studio and for remote projects when assigned.
• Advise on talent makeup and wardrobe requirements.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Lighting design

Console programming

System maintenance

Event rigging

Education

College degree in lighting or equivalent in TV/film/theatre

Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks a Staff Lighting Director to design and execute studio and remote lighting for CNN. You will maintain image quality for broadcasts and design lighting configurations for new/special programming.

The role requires college-level lighting education or equivalent experience, advanced lighting tech knowledge, and the ability to work under tight deadlines with creative teams. Travel and flexible hours are expected.