Lighting Technician
Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. has an excellent opportunity to join our highly skilled and experienced studio production team creating compelling, life-transforming media in the position of: Lighting Technician
Tentative Hiring Date: January 6, 2025
Purpose of position
This position contributes to content creation through the primary focus on lighting and through the
application of various technical skills to ensure high-quality broadcast production.
Responsibilities
- Design and set all productions’ overall lighting/video quality and presentation.
- Execute the lighting and video shading for all productions.
- Ensure all broadcast elements lie within the CRTC-mandated levels.
- Help with identifying problems and implementing solutions.
- Ensure all equipment needed is in place and operational.
- Contributing to the team in regard to pre-production, production and post-production chain.
Specific Job Duties:
- Operate lighting board as well as video for studio cameras as a primary responsibility.
- Set up lighting equipment.
- Grip work, set maintenance, as well as hanging and focus both LED and Incandescent lighting
fixtures. - Assist with setup, testing, problem-solving and execution of all needed equipment.
- Additional production assistance may include Video Shader, Audio/video Post-production, Switcher,
Floor Manager, Studio Camera Operator, Audio Assist, Teleprompter Operator. - Conduct Research to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of television techniques and new
technologies. - Daily communication with the Director of Production.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications and experience
- College or University diploma/degree in Television Broadcasting
- Minimum of 3 years of Lighting Technician experience
- Working knowledge of both LED and Incandescent fixtures and their respective applications
- General knowledge of the entire production chain.
- Time management skills.
Personal Attributes:
- Technology Savvy
- Problem solver
- Critical observer
- Reliable
- Functions well under pressure
- Flexible
What we offer
- Competitive benefits program for you and your eligible dependents
- Employee Family Assistance Plan
- Paid time-off benefits, personal, sick days
- Group RSP matching plan
Work Environment:
- In-studio/office working environment
- Friendly and highly collaborative team environment.
- Co-workers who are committed to the exceptional delivery of our services, and meaningful personal
and professional growth through Purpose Development.
How to apply
- Applications should be sent to [email protected] and must include a current resume and a
cover letter that includes a brief explanation of why you feel you would be a good fit for this role and
our organizational purpose listed below. - We thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview opportunity will be
contacted due to the volume of applications. - Applications internally and externally will be considered.
- CCCI is an Employment Equity Employer.
About Crossroads
Crossroads is a highly respected organization and is Canada’s leader in providing Christian faith
and values media content for people of all ages. The chosen candidate will be supportive of Crossroad’s
purpose:
Revealing the transforming story of Jesus through inspiring and innovative media to anyone,
anywhere, anytime.