Lighting Assistant
Univision Communications, Inc
Production Operations at Televisa Univision is looking for a Lighting Assistant to join our team!
Responsibilities include lighting board playback, assisting the Lighting Director and Lighting Programmer with their needs such as hanging, focusing, and addressing fixtures and working closely with the production staff. The Lighting Assistant will report to the Lighting Director.
YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)
+ Hang, power and focus light fixtures
+ Raising faders on lighting boards for shows
+ Position floor lights
+ Troubleshoot problems such as loss of power or data
YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)
+ Associates Degree in Television Production or equivalent work experience
+ Working knowledge of computers and Windows operating systems
+ Basic knowledge of lighting equipment such as lighting consoles and lighting fixtures including conventional, LED and intelligent lighting
+ Familiarity with proper safety procedures such as use of harnesses and other personal protective equipment; correct use of lifts and lifting techniques
+ Knowledge and understanding of computerized lighting consoles specifically ETC Ion and GrandMA 2
+ Ability to climb a ladder
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
+ Must be able to perform work at heights above 30’
+ Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)
+ 1-2 years of experience with live studio broadcast
+ Comfortable with all aspects of the production
+ Perform well under pressure and breaking news situations
+ Excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Excellent listening skills
+ Ability to multitask and prioritize
+ Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment
+ As this position supports a 24x7 operation, candidate must, in addition to being able to work regular hours, have on-call availability, and flexibility to work days, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed and without advance notice. Additionally, candidate may be required to work on site for extended periods of time to provide coverage in special circumstances, such as, during tropical storm/hurricane
OUR BENEFITS:
TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.
#LI-ONSITE (for 100% onsite requirement)
Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About TelevisaUnivision
As the leading Spanish-language media and content company in the world, TelevisaUnivision features the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. The Company’s media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMás in the U.S. and Las Estrellas and Canal 5 in Mexico. TelevisaUnivision is home to 36 Spanish-language cable networks, including Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the U.S. and Mexico. With the most compelling portfolio of Spanish-language sports rights in the world, TelevisaUnivision has solidified its position as the Home of Soccer. TelevisaUnivision also owns and manages 59 television stations across the U.S. and four broadcast channels in Mexico affiliated with 222 television stations, Videocine studio, and Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, which encompasses 57 owned or operated U.S. radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. TelevisaUnivision is home to the global streaming services ViX and Blim TV, which altogether host over 50,000 hours of high-quality, original Spanish-language programming from distinguished producers and top talent. The company’s prominent digital assets include Univision.com, Univision NOW, and several top-rated digital apps. For more information, visit televisaunivision.com.
Sobre TelevisaUnivision
Como la compañía líder de contenidos y medios en español en el mundo, TelevisaUnivision cuenta con la biblioteca de contenido propio más grande y capacidad de producción líder en la industria, mismas que impulsan sus ofertas de transmisión digital y lineal, así como sus plataformas de radio. La cartera de medios de la Compañía incluye las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision y UniMás en Estados Unidos, y Las Estrellas y Canal 5 en México. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de 36 canales de televisión de paga en español, incluidos Galavisión y TUDN, el canal de deportes en español número 1 en Estados Unidos y en México. Con la cartera de derechos deportivos en español más atractiva del mundo, TelevisaUnivision ha consolidado su posición como la Casa del Fútbol. TelevisaUnivision también posee y administra 59 estaciones de televisión en Estados Unidos y cuatro canales de transmisión en México con 222 estaciones de televisión asociadas, los estudios de Videocine y Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, que abarca 57 estaciones de radio propias u operadas en Estados Unidos, una serie de eventos en vivo y una sólida huella de audio digital. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de los servicios de transmisión digital premium ViX y Blim TV, que en conjunto presentan más de 50,000 horas de programación original en español de alta calidad de productores distinguidos y talento destacado. Los activos digitales más relevantes de la empresa incluyen Univision.com, Univision NOW y varias aplicaciones digitales de primera categoría. Para obtener más información, visite televisaunivision.com
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