Lighting Lead

Beast Industries is a multifaceted media and entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, the most watched person in the world. Renowned for revolutionizing digital content creation, Beast Industries encompasses a diverse portfolio of ventures that extend far beyond its origins on YouTube. With a mission to entertain, inspire, and create significant social impact, Beast Industries operates across various domains including digital media, philanthropy, consumer products, and innovative business initiatives. At Beast Industries, we believe in the transformative power of digital media and its potential to entertain, educate, and effect positive change. Our commitment to innovation, creativity, and philanthropy drives us to explore new frontiers, create unforgettable experiences, and build a legacy that inspires future generations.

About the Role

The Lighting Specialist (Studio & Field Production) is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating lighting systems that elevate the visual quality of video productions across studio and on-location environments. This role ensures technical excellence, creative alignment, and operational efficiency while adapting to dynamic production conditions. The position plays a critical role in delivering consistent, high-quality visual output across formats including live, scripted, and field-based content.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and execute lighting setups for studio productions including interviews, live streams, and scripted content
• Set up and operate portable lighting systems for field shoots across varied environments
• Collaborate with directors, cinematographers, and producers to achieve desired visual outcomes
• Operate lighting consoles, DMX systems, and dimmers as required
• Manage lighting equipment inventory, maintenance, and organization
• Ensure proper exposure, color temperature, and lighting consistency across productions
• Troubleshoot and resolve lighting and technical issues during live or recorded shoots
• Safely rig, adjust, and strike lighting equipment in accordance with production schedules
• Support studio reconfiguration including lighting grid and rigging adjustments
• Maintain compliance with electrical safety and rigging standards

What Makes You a Fit

• 3 years of experience in studio, broadcast, or film/video lighting
• Strong understanding of lighting principles including exposure, color temperature, and diffusion
• Experience with LED lighting systems and DMX control
• Knowledge of power distribution and safe electrical practices
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and handle physical production demands
• Experience with live broadcast or streaming productions
• Familiarity with lighting brands such as ARRI, Aputure, Litepanels, or Kino Flo
• Experience with lighting grids, truss systems, and rigging
• Basic understanding of camera systems and cinematography workflows
• Experience with both field and studio lighting

We are based in Greenville, North Carolina, widely recognized as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of Eastern North Carolina. Greenville is a university-medical community, home to East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center, as well as a vibrant Uptown Greenville District with a diverse art, music, and food scene featuring an increasing number of unique, locally-owned businesses and restaurants.

Our excellent affordability, geographic location, and natural resources, combined with cultural, economic, educational, and medical amenities make Greenville-Pitt County a preferred community to call home.

We are redefining what entertainment and storytelling look like at global scale. Every piece of content we publish reaches millions and influences culture in real time. This is your opportunity to lead the team that decides how those moments come to life across every screen.

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision and company-paid Life Insurance 
• Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA) 
• 401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Company-provided technology package 
• Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and company-provided housing for the first 90 days