Live Broadcast Lighting Technician (On-Call)

qvc

West Chester (Chester County)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 54,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

QVC Group in West Chester, PA is seeking a Lighting Assistant - On Call to support the Lighting team for studio and remote broadcasts. You will perform daily technical tasks and assist in lighting design and maintenance under supervision. The role requires a Bachelor’s in TV Broadcasting or related field and 1+ years of lighting experience.

Familiarity with DMX, Ethernet, and lighting consoles is preferred. On-site work with potential for travel to remote productions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in TV Broadcasting, Theatrical Lighting, and/or Film
1+ years of Lighting; Design, Technical or Engineering experience in television, theatrical or entertainment lighting required.
Experience trouble-shooting lighting equipment and systems required.
Experience with entertainment lighting dimming systems, Ethernet and DMX control systems/protocol, intelligent lighting and systems design and installation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled checks of set lighting to ensure that fixtures and gel are in good working condition and focused correctly.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on lighting systems and equipment.
Support the execution of Remote Broadcast lighting, including possible on-site work and truck loading/unloading.
Program the lighting consoles as necessary, understanding basic operations and functions.
Under supervision, hang and focus additional lighting equipment for new positions or specialty shows.
Track times for specialty shows and projects using existing software.
Track movement or installation of lighting equipment using existing software.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and promote safe-use practices.