Senior Lighting Director - Studio & Remote

CNN; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CNN is seeking a Staff Lighting Director to design and execute studio and remote lighting for CNN, ensuring the highest visual standards in every broadcast. You will work closely with the Design, Operations, Editorial and Engineering teams to maintain image quality across CNN’s outputs.

Based in Washington, D.C., you will oversee lighting for studio and remote projects, supervise installations, advise on makeup and wardrobe, and contribute creatively under tight deadlines while traveling as

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience in television, film, or theatre production with a heavy emphasis in lighting.
• Demonstrates 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 that enhance the production process.
• Ability to work independently, within a team, and take direction from others.
• Excellent computer, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work flexible hours is essential and some travel is required.

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 closely with the Design, Operations, Editorial and Engineering departments to assure the highest visual image standards are being met.
• Closely collaborate with other department members and actively contribute to the overall creative and technical atmosphere of the department and networks.
• Assume responsibility for producing 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 or equivalent in television/film/theatre

Tools

Lighting control systems

Job description

CNN is seeking a Staff Lighting Director to design and execute studio and remote lighting for CNN, ensuring the highest visual standards in every broadcast. You will work closely with the Design, Operations, Editorial and Engineering teams to maintain image quality across CNN’s outputs.

Based in Washington, D.C., you will oversee lighting for studio and remote projects, supervise installations, advise on makeup and wardrobe, and contribute creatively under tight deadlines while traveling as