Lighting Assistant - On Call
QVC · West Chester, PA · 3 days ago
On-siteOTHRPart-time
About the role
The Lighting Assistant - On Call supports QVC & HSN. This role is onsite and requires daily work from our West Chester, PA location. Relocation assistance is not available.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled checks of set lighting to ensure all fixtures and gel are in good working condition and focused correctly.
- Support the execution of Remote Broadcast lighting, including possible work on-site, as well as equipment prep and truck loading/unloading.
- Program the lighting consoles as necessary, understanding basic operations and functions of the lighting console.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area, promoting all safe-use practices through the use of safety guidelines.
- Under the supervision of the Lighting Designer and Associate Lighting Designer, hang and focus any additional lighting equipment needed for new positions, specialty shows, or TSVs.
- Utilize existing software to track times associated with specialty shows and additional programming or projects.
- Utilize existing software to track the movement or installation of all lighting equipment.
Requirements
- Must be located within approximately 40 miles of West Chester, PA.
- Need to have flexibility with schedule/hours, with no guarantee of number of hours/week, as this is dictated by the needs of the business.
- Bachelor's degree in TV Broadcasting, Theatrical Lighting, and/or Film required.
- Minimum 2-3 years of Lighting; Design, Technical or Engineering experience in television, theatrical or entertainment lighting required.
- Experience trouble-shooting lighting equipment and systems required.
- Demonstrated ability to react quickly to critical situations occurring with the Live Show broadcast required.
- Experience with entertainment lighting dimming systems, Ethernet and DMX control systems/protocol, intelligent lighting and systems design and installation is preferred.
Qualifications
- Must be located within approximately 40 miles of West Chester, PA.
- Must have flexibility with schedule/hours, with no guarantee of number of hours/week, as this is dictated by the needs of the business.
- Bachelor's degree in TV Broadcasting, Theatrical Lighting, and/or Film required.
- Minimum 2-3 years of Lighting; Design, Technical or Engineering experience in television, theatrical or entertainment lighting required.
- Experience trouble-shooting lighting equipment and systems required.
- Demonstrated ability to react quickly to critical situations occurring with the Live Show broadcast required.
- Experience with entertainment lighting dimming systems, Ethernet and DMX control systems/protocol, intelligent lighting and systems design and installation is preferred.
Skills
- Ability to troubleshoot lighting equipment and systems.
- Quick reaction to critical situations during live broadcast.
- Experience with entertainment lighting dimming systems, Ethernet and DMX control systems/protocol, intelligent lighting and systems design and installation.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Parental leave.
- Paid volunteer hours.
- Awesome company discounts.
Pay
Salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.
Schedule
No guarantee of number of hours/week, as this is dictated by the needs of the business.
Benefits
- Health care benefits starting on day 1.
- 401(k).
- Tuition reimbursement.