About the Role

The Lighting Specialist (Studio & Field Production) is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating lighting systems that elevate the visual quality of video productions across studio and on-location environments. This role ensures technical excellence, creative alignment, and operational efficiency while adapting to dynamic production conditions. The position plays a critical role in delivering consistent, high-quality visual output across formats including live, scripted, and field-based content.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and execute lighting setups for studio productions including interviews, live streams, and scripted content
• Set up and operate portable lighting systems for field shoots across varied environments
• Collaborate with directors, cinematographers, and producers to achieve desired visual outcomes
• Operate lighting consoles, DMX systems, and dimmers as required
• Manage lighting equipment inventory, maintenance, and organization
• Ensure proper exposure, color temperature, and lighting consistency across productions
• Troubleshoot and resolve lighting and technical issues during live or recorded shoots
• Safely rig, adjust, and strike lighting equipment in accordance with production schedules
• Support studio reconfiguration including lighting grid and rigging adjustments
• Maintain compliance with electrical safety and rigging standards

What Makes You a Fit

• 3+ years of experience in studio, broadcast, or film/video lighting
• Strong understanding of lighting principles including exposure, color temperature, and diffusion
• Experience with LED lighting systems and DMX control
• Knowledge of power distribution and safe electrical practices
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and handle physical production demands
• Experience with live broadcast or streaming productions
• Familiarity with lighting brands such as ARRI, Aputure, Litepanels, or Kino Flo
• Experience with lighting grids, truss systems, and rigging
• Basic understanding of camera systems and cinematography workflows
• Experience with both field and studio lighting

A Place to Call Home

We are based in Greenville, North Carolina, widely recognized as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of Eastern North Carolina. Greenville is a university-medical community, home to East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center, as well as a vibrant Uptown Greenville District with a diverse art, music, and food scene featuring an increasing number of unique, locally-owned businesses and restaurants.

Our excellent affordability, geographic location, and natural resources, combined with cultural, economic, educational, and medical amenities make Greenville-Pitt County a preferred community to call home.