Lighting Manager
Lighting Manager
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Job Description
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next
From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
The Lighting Manger will be responsible for the design and of the studio and remote lighting for Warner Brothers Discoverys two sport production facilities based in West London.
Comprising of four green screen studios and three multifunctional spaces you will operationally responsible for the daily lighting requirements. Assuring resources are at hand to support the productions smooth set up and delivery.
You will be responsible for the safe provision and operation of lighting equipment from design to delivery helping production achieve their editorial aspirations within the studio.
Please note that this role is 100 onsite.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Direct design and maintain lighting needs for the two home base sites
Govern and coordinate the installation and maintenance of lighting equipment at the facilities. Ensuring Health and Safety policies relating to the rig derig and safe operation of studio lighting is adhered to
Assist with crewing and rostering of staff and freelancers support with the planning of future operational requirements for upcoming productions
Support operationally when required. Delivering training and guidance for staff and crew
Perform daily studio lighting operations checks and maintain appropriate health and safety documentation
Oversee the crew and freelancer teams to ensure the operation handling and maintenance of the lighting equipment is being used according to the manufacturers guidelines
Work closely with the Design Operations Editorial and Engineering departments to assure the highest visual image standards are being met
Responsible for checking and updating lighting plans system diagrams for all productions
Closely collaborate with other department members and actively contribute to the overall creative and technical atmosphere of the department
Support freelancer lighting professionals and external suppliers to ensure that work complies with the prevailing safety standards and is carried out within the specifications
Deliver to the highest technical standards promoting innovation and costeffective technical solutions where they exist
Work effectively with the engineering support teams to ensure that any technical issues are resolved in a timely manner
Directly manage the lighting set & prop team ensuring productions are covered and the teams performance and development is supported
Qualifications & Experience...
Demonstrates technical knowledge in all areas of lighting including ETC EOS programming Black Trax automated lighting and maintenance within television/green screen AR/VR studios
Technical planning skills comfortable with the detail of technical specifications and able to plot draw and read schematics
A good communicator who can influence at all levels; able to deliver key information in a timely and accurate manner to a range of stakeholders
Electrical qualification preferred
Excellent organisational skills able to complete tasks quickly and efficiently
Selfmotivated and enthusiastic able to work independently with minimum supervision
Knowledge of Health and safety legislation and standards including Working at Height Electricity at Work Noise Manual Handling of Work Equipment the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) Risk Assessments COSHH
Able to apply a best practice safety framework (risk assessments method statements) in a broadcast environment and to enforce health and safety policies as required
Excellent computer skills experience working with Vectorworks or similar
Experience with WYSIWYG an advantage but not essential
Ability to work flexible hours and weekend in line with sporting events is essential
Next steps: You will receive an email from us inviting you to a 15minute call to discuss the role and your expectations.
Onsite Working This role is advertised as Onsite meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.How We Get Things Done
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex gender identity ethnicity age sexual orientation religion or belief marital status pregnancy parenthood disability or any other category protected by law.If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
