Seasonal Part-Time Lighting Director

The Lighting Director will work within NFL Media Technical Operations in Inglewood, California, supporting live sports and key show programming. The role is responsible for implementing and maintaining the specific look of productions across multiple stages and remote locations, collaborating with show Directors, Producers, Scenic, and Video teams. This position requires experience in multi-camera studio environments and a general knowledge of lighting studio talent for live sports and key show programming.

• Collaborate with show Directors, Producers, Scenic, and Video teams to implement and maintain the specific look of various productions across 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 video operators 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/or equipment issues to Studio Operations and Engineering teams.

• 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.
• Creative eye with the ability to improvise on the fly.
• Knowledge of ETC EOS family light board(s) and controllers.
• Knowledge and understanding of lighting data protocols and networks, including DMX-512, SACN, and ETC NET
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• Knowledge of moving light fixtures, including High End Systems and GLP.
• Knowledge of LED broadcast fixtures, including ETC, Chauvet, Arri, Cineo, and Chroma
  
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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Ability to draft, read, and interpret lighting plots for new or existing sets.
• Experience with Auto-Cad, Vectorworks, ETC Concert, and Light wright.
• Advanced ETC EOS programming training.
• Advanced ETC NET3 networking training.
• Ability to program lighting consoles and network management.
• Interpersonal communication and organisational skills.
• Strong technical/computer skills (Microsoft, Apple).

• Familiarity and experience working with 1080p, HDR, UHD, and 4K studio environments is a plus.

• Onsite at NFL Media in Inglewood, CA.
• Remote and hybrid working options are not offered; onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location is required.
• No relocation assistance will be provided.

• $68.99-$68.99 USD
• The NFL expects to hire near the middle of the range; the higher end is reserved for exceptional external candidates whose experience, credentials, or expertise far exceed those required or expected.

• Comprehensive benefits offerings are available through the NFL benefits program.