Seasonal Part-Time Lighting Director

NFL Media, Technical Operations is looking for a Lighting Director for shows produced at NFL Media in Inglewood, CA. Qualified candidates will have experience working in multi-camera studio environments and have a general knowledge of lighting studio talent for live sports and key show programming.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with show Directors, Producers, Scenic, and Video teams, implementing and maintaining the specific look of various productions between multiple stages and remote locations.
• Support stage lighting designs in tandem with Scenic and Integrations teams.
• Operate ETC EOS consoles to play back and modify existing lighting looks.
• Monitor show productions from the shading room and consult with the video operator as necessary.
• Perform tech checks at the beginning of each shift to check for burnouts, repositioning of equipment, and overall stage and grid maintenance.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance of lighting fixtures and boards.
• Report technical and equipment issues to Studio Operations and Engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience working in a studio environment with live and recorded productions.
• Working knowledge of studio lighting equipment and studio light design, including exterior staging and lighting requirements during all day parts.
• A creative eye and the ability to improvise on the fly.
• Knowledge of ETC EOS family lightboards and controllers.
• Knowledge and understanding of lighting data protocols and networks, DMX-512, sACN, and ETC NET3.
• Knowledge of moving light fixtures, High End Systems, and GLP.
• Knowledge of LED broadcast fixtures, including ETC, Chauvet, Arri, Cineo, and ChromaQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Ability to draft, read, and interpret lighting plots for new or existing sets.
• AutoCAD, Vectorworks, ETC Concert, and Lightwright experience.
• Advanced ETC EOS programming training.
• Advanced ETC NET3 networking training.
• Ability to program lighting consoles and manage networks.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Familiarity and experience working with 1080p, HDR, UHD, and 4K studio environments is a plus.
• Interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong technical and computer skills, including Microsoft and Apple systems.
• Ability to multitask various duties as necessary.
• Team player who excels under pressure.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work high above the ground, on lifts and/or ladders.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs for up to 30 minutes at a time.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, stressful environments.

Travel

• Limited.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Flexible schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Less than 29 hours per week when needed.

Benefits Information

To learn more about comprehensive benefits offerings, visit NFL Benefits.

This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location. Remote and hybrid working options are not offered. No relocation assistance will be provided.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects its fan base. It provides an environment of mutual respect and equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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