Video / Lighting Technician

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is looking for a Freelance Video/Lighting Technician to join our Washington DC Bureau. As the Freelance Video/Lighting Technician, you will work with all members of the editorial and technical teams to ensure video levels and lighting are the best possible quality on air and create and maintain lighting effects and cues. The Freelance Video/ Lighting Technician will work directly with Studio Operations Supervisors, Lead Stage Technicians, Directors, Producers, and other studio crew. You are creative and have an interest in the news and entertainment industry.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Chip, color correct, and monitor video levels on all studio cameras, video monitors, and remote cameras
• Work with directors, lighting, and make-up to troubleshoot and make adjustments to ensure the best possible on-air look for our talent and set
• Frame and monitor all remote Fox wire cameras as needed
• Patch cameras to different in-house areas as needed and build, change, and update scene files to show as needed
• Assist Studio Techs
• Stagehand, rigging, light board operation and programming, special effects
• 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
• 3+ years' experience working in video in live news or tape environment
• 1-3 years of lighting/stagehand experience
• Experience with Ikegami HD Cameras, and Color correction units
• 2+ years' experience with Vinton robotic camera operations
• Flexibility with your schedule, and the ability to stay late often with little notice if news warrants
• 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

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