Associate Lighting Programmer
Sky
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Isleworth, England
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.
Job Purpose
To be a proactive member of the Production Studios Lighting Team; working with the Lighting Technician, Electricians and Lighting Directors in the operation and maintenance of lighting systems and equipment, both in the studio and out on location.
The Associate Lighting Programmer will work closely with the Lighting Director, Lighting Technician and Electricians to achieve the desired lighting effects in the studios. As the Lighting Operator, you will be responsible for the programming, maintenance, and operation of the lighting console during both pre-recorded and live productions as well on live events, ensuring a seamless execution of lighting designs that enhance the visual quality of our broadcasts.
What You’ll Do
Sky Production Services provide production services for all of Sky’s Content Creation teams - Sport, Sports News, Creative & Entertainment; we also provide our services to Independent Production Houses. We have over 700 accomplished people who make sure that our customers have an incredible content experience; from the pictures they see to the sound they hear.
The department is made up of two main areas: Production Studios and Post- Production. These areas encompass all the operational crafts and disciplines associated with programme making such as Cameras, Lighting, Sound, Graphics, Editing and Audio Mixing to mention just a few. These teams of specialists can work across a variety of programmes from News to Sport to Observational Entertainment to Live Audience Entertainment shows, in our innovative studio facilities, on location or at one of our many Outside Broadcast events.
The Rewards
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:
This role is based on a 38.5-hour workweek (77 hours per fortnight) and includes ad hoc scheduling to support business needs. As part of our team, you’ll be expected to work 4 out of every 5 weekends.
Osterley
Your office base:
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Inclusion
At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.
We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
Why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.
Job Purpose
To be a proactive member of the Production Studios Lighting Team; working with the Lighting Technician, Electricians and Lighting Directors in the operation and maintenance of lighting systems and equipment, both in the studio and out on location.
The Associate Lighting Programmer will work closely with the Lighting Director, Lighting Technician and Electricians to achieve the desired lighting effects in the studios. As the Lighting Operator, you will be responsible for the programming, maintenance, and operation of the lighting console during both pre-recorded and live productions as well on live events, ensuring a seamless execution of lighting designs that enhance the visual quality of our broadcasts.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with the Lighting Director, Lighting Technician and Electricians to understand the lighting requirements for each production and create lighting designs that align with the overall vision.
- Program, cue, and operate the lighting console to control and adjust the intensity, colour and positioning of lighting during live broadcasts.
- Advising others on interactions between systems and expected results of changes to systems across multiple shows, studios, galleries and operating desks.
- Assist with the safe operation, hanging and/or installation of lighting equipment including conventional lights, moving lights, work lights, back up lighting and dimmer systems.
- To be an active member of the Lighting team on our productions - setting, balancing studio/location lighting individually from a prepared plot or under direction.
- To take ownership of Lighting equipment and control system failures or issues in the working environment and if necessary, raise to relevant parties in a timely fashion, reporting their outcomes to the Team Leaders.
- Strive for high levels of delivery, best process, and Sky behaviours in all operational work. Be flexible, positive and curious with the ability to embrace change and juggle a broad workload.
- Adhere to Sky’s policies and procedures, report any safety issues to line management and participate in Sky’s objective to be a safe and balanced workplace.
- Lead by example, reflecting Sky values, to build a hard-working, inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity, empowering people to succeed.
- Relevant qualification and work experience programming and operating lighting consoles preferably, but not exclusively, in a broadcast Studio environment.
- In-depth knowledge of ETC lighting consoles including the ability to program lighting schemes based on direction and Production needs.
- Knowledge of industry standard lighting instruments and network connectivity, calculating fixture numbers, DMX channels, IP addresses etc. to ensure full control of individual heads, or groups of heads, including cue timings and saving for recall as required.
- Proficient in programming moving lights, conventional lights, and LED lights for live broadcast productions and events.
- Positive, proactive Associate Lighting Programmer, who works well in a team and is eager to learn and develop a career in Broadcast Television.
- Can work well and communicate effectively with team, clients and talent when under pressure, delivering the right result for the production and the department.
- A strong work ethic and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the business when necessary.
- Well informed and up to date on industry developments and production processes.
- Able to meet individual goals, and as part of a collaborative team.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic; able to prioritise a sophisticated workload and to take on responsibility with minimal supervision.
Sky Production Services provide production services for all of Sky’s Content Creation teams - Sport, Sports News, Creative & Entertainment; we also provide our services to Independent Production Houses. We have over 700 accomplished people who make sure that our customers have an incredible content experience; from the pictures they see to the sound they hear.
The department is made up of two main areas: Production Studios and Post- Production. These areas encompass all the operational crafts and disciplines associated with programme making such as Cameras, Lighting, Sound, Graphics, Editing and Audio Mixing to mention just a few. These teams of specialists can work across a variety of programmes from News to Sport to Observational Entertainment to Live Audience Entertainment shows, in our innovative studio facilities, on location or at one of our many Outside Broadcast events.
The Rewards
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:
- Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
- The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
- A generous pension package
- Private healthcare
- Discounted mobile and broadband
- A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
This role is based on a 38.5-hour workweek (77 hours per fortnight) and includes ad hoc scheduling to support business needs. As part of our team, you’ll be expected to work 4 out of every 5 weekends.
Osterley
Your office base:
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Inclusion
At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.
We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
Why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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