STUDENT- Park Productions - Lighting Lead

Ithaca College•Ithaca, NY

10d•$16 - $16

About The Position

Please apply by Sun, March 29th, and be sure to attach a resume and cover letter with our application to be considered. The Lighting Team Lead oversees all lighting design and executions for Park Productions video shoots, including managing other lighting staff. Working closely with the camera team and equipment manager, this role ensures that we maintain visual consistency throughout different interview/documentary style projects.

Requirements

Technical Knowledge
Understand the differences between modifiers, and when they are most useful.
Ability to craft high quality lighting setup, free from distractions, and color inconsistencies
Open communication with Pro Unit about upcoming projects.
Strong teaching skills to a team of roughly 15 members.
Familiarity with common lighting problems that may arise on set, and ability to quickly problem solve
Managerial & organizational skills

Responsibilities

Oversees all lighting design and executions for Park Productions video shoots
Managing other lighting staff
Working closely with the camera team and equipment manager
Maintain visual consistency throughout different interview/documentary style projects
Use office hours to become proficient with Park Productions grip/electric gear
Assist DP in creating thoughtful setups that communicate the intended message.
Host lighting workshop(s) each semester to help train other students on lighting equipment and techniques
Communicate to team members about upcoming Park Productions opportunities.
Train new members on grip/electric equipment (Amaran System, Sidus Link, stands, flags, grip kits, power, safety, etc)
Assign other lighting staff to projects when needed