Fox News Media: Freelance Lighting Technician

Lighting is needed in New York, United States.

Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Lighting Technician. This job was crawled from the web:

Location: New York, New York, USA
Contract: Freelance

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and assist Lighting Director and Stage Tech leads
• Stagehand, rigging, light board operation and programming, special effects, location setups, etc.
• Ladder work
• Set maintenance and repair
• Prop and storage coordination, organization, and maintenance
• Prep, hang, and maintain support and storage facilities
• Operate specialty equipment (bucket & scissor lifts)
• Understand and implement backup protocol when necessary
• Assess, advise and assist with proper stage, scenic and lighting set-ups

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• 1-3 years of lighting/stagehand experience
• Understanding of ETC lighting consoles (programming, patching)
• Willingness to work overtime and additional shifts to meet the demands of breaking news, programming, and production, specialty scenic or light calls, and/or shift coverage
• Knowledge of digital test equipment for troubleshooting and repairs
• Knowledge of electrical systems, lighting effects, and electronics
• Familiarity with trade and power tools
• Carpentry skills
• Understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures
• Flexibility working under the pressures of live programming and time constraints
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work with heavy grip gear for extended periods of time

In what capacity are you hiring?
On behalf of another company

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

Would you like to state a preference for hiring from underrepresented group(s)?
No preference

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me

Is this an independent one off job, or part of a larger project?
Part of a larger ongoing project

For what period of time will the freelancer be needed?
Long term

What freelancer experience level is needed? (per hour)
Junior: $25-35