Director, Lighting

Job Description

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

The Job

The Director designs, direct and manage lighting needs for CNN. They will perform the daily responsibilities associated with maintaining the image quality of our studio broadcasts and design new lighting configurations associated with new programming.

The Daily
• Design, direct and manage lighting needs for CNN (add respective network.)
• Coordinate the installation and maintenance of lighting equipment at CNN facilities.
• Perform daily studio lighting operations working closely with the Design, Operations, Editorial and Engineering departments to assure the highest visual image standards are being met.
• Closely collaborate with other department members and actively contribute to the overall creative and technical atmosphere of the department and networks.
• Assume responsibility for producing lighting designs in studio and for remote projects when assigned.
• Advise on talent makeup and wardrobe requirements.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

The Essentials
• College degree or equivalent work experience in television, film or theatre production with a heavy emphasis in lighting.
• Demonstrated advanced technical knowledge in the areas of lighting design, console programming, system maintenance and event rigging.
• Ability to work with creative people under stringent time pressures and generate creative visual concepts that enhance the production process.
• Ability to work independently, within a team and take direction from others.
• Excellent computer, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work flexible hours is a must.
• Some travel is essential.

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

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