Freelance Lighting Technician
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox Media is looking for a Freelance Lighting Technician to join our New York Bureau. This role is hands-on and fast-paced, supporting daily broadcast and production needs through expert lighting setup and maintenance. You’ll collaborate closely with Lighting Managers, Programmers, Stage Technicians, Directors, and studio crews to help bring our content to life. We’re looking for someone creative, adaptable, and excited to work at the intersection of news, entertainment, and live production.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR 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
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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, specialty scenic or light calls, and/or shift coverage
Flexibility in working under the pressures of live programming and time constraints
Carpentry skills and familiarity with power tools a plus
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
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