Lighting Director / Studio Manager

Summary

The Lighting Director / Studio Manager oversees lighting design and studio operations for television broadcasts, live events, and other productions. This position works closely with directors, producers, designers, Studio Coordinator, and technical crews to deliver high-quality, broadcast-level productions.

The position combines strong artistic and technical lighting skills with the organization and leadership needed to manage studio equipment, personnel, production resources, and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision: The Lighting Director / Studio Manager takes direction from the Media Operations Manager and works on various productions led by a Supervising Producer.

Lighting: Design and implement lighting plans for television productions, live events, and other projects. Develop lighting plots and select the appropriate fixtures, equipment, and control systems.

Technical Skills: Program and operate industry-standard lighting consoles. Oversee the installation, operation, and removal of lighting setups. Troubleshoot and resolve lighting and other technical issues during production.

Artistic Expression: Exercise strong artistic judgment. Pay attention to detail and perform effectively under pressure.

Teamwork: Collaborate with directors, producers, set designers, crews (including freelancers), and technical staff to achieve the desired visual presentation.

Communication: Coordinate with production personnel to schedule studio time for productions, rehearsals, meetings, and events. Inform engineers of needed repairs, upgrades, and replacements.

Quality and Safety: Ensure lighting systems meet applicable safety, technical, and broadcast standards. Ensure production activities are completed safely. Maintain a clean, organized, and production-ready studio environment.

Management: Supervise lighting crew members, outside contractors, and vendors as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Software and Programming: Experience with industry-standard lighting design software, control consoles, and related systems.

Knowledge: Stay informed about industry trends, equipment, and emerging lighting technologies.

Maintenance: Maintain studio equipment and manage equipment inventories. Manage studio resources to keep within pre-determined budgets. Oversee the daily operations of the studio and maintain it in a ready state.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in professional lighting, preferably in a television or broadcast environment. Strong knowledge of lighting technology, equipment, color theory, and visual presentation.

Organization: Exhibit excellent organizational and time-management skills. Manage multiple productions, schedules, and priorities.

Flexibility: May occasionally work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours as production schedules require.

Reporting: Reports to the Media Operations Manager.

Additional Information

Preferred experience with grandMA3 hardware and software, and ETC Ion controllers, consoles, and equipment.

Proficiency with industry-standard office software.

Physical requirements include lifting heavy equipment and working from lifts and ladders.