Freelance Lighting Technician
Fox Corporation•New York, NY
•$31 - $38•Onsite
About The Position
Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Lighting Technician for its New York Bureau. This hands-on, fast-paced role supports daily broadcast and production needs through expert lighting setup and maintenance. The technician works closely with Lighting Managers, Programmers, Stage Technicians, Directors, and studio crews to support live content and production.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of lighting, stagehand, or production experience.
- Familiarity with ETC lighting consoles and systems.
- Willingness to work overtime and additional shifts to meet the demands of breaking news, programming, production, specialty scenic or light calls, and shift coverage.
- Flexibility to work under the pressures of live programming and time constraints.
- Understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work with heavy grip gear for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Carpentry skills and familiarity with power tools.
Responsibilities
- Support and assist Lighting Director and Stage Tech leads.
- Perform stagehand duties, rigging, and location setups.
- Work on ladders.
- Maintain and repair sets.
- Organize and maintain the studio.
- Prepare, maintain, and support staging and storage facilities.
- Operate specialty equipment, including bucket and scissor lifts.
- Assist with proper stage, scenic, and lighting setups.
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