Live News Lighting Technician (Freelance)

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

Job summary

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

You will work closely with Lighting Directors, stage crews, directors and engineers to ensure lighting meets on-air standards for fast-paced breaking news and live programming.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of lighting/stagehand experience and familiarity with ETC consoles, with flexibility for overtime and lifting heavy gear.

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.
• 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

Overtime flexibility

Safety awareness

Tools

ETC lighting consoles

Job description

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

You will work closely with Lighting Directors, stage crews, directors and engineers to ensure lighting meets on-air standards for fast-paced breaking news and live programming.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of lighting/stagehand experience and familiarity with ETC consoles, with flexibility for overtime and lifting heavy gear.