Lighting Operator

The Organization

The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. Were proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across more than 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment.

By joining our passionate and creative team, you can help us achieve our objectives of expanding our pay-TV and SVOD (Subscription Video On demand) subscriber bases, improving advertising sales, spearheading cutting-edge technology, supporting local content and providing exceptional customer experience.

Join Africas most loved storyteller!

Key Customers

• SuperSport
• MultiChoice
• External customers

Location

• South Africa Johannesburg

Purpose of the Position:

• To ensure that effective lighting is provided for the camera chain to produce acceptable video/picture quality while adhering to the script/production requirements and employing best lighting practices.

Key Performance Objectives

Tasks

Operational Task

Equipment Utilisation

• Ensure equipment is used within operational parameters & physical limitations
• Stay abreast of equipment, showfile and software updates.
• Practice health and Safety procedures in accordance with the Company protocols and Departmental fall-plans

Equipment Maintenance

• Ensure optimal performance of equipment
• Deliver prompt & accurate fault reporting to relevant Engineering support teams or Supervisor, as a first line of the lighting maintenance regime

Professional Conduct

• Effective management of personal schedules
• Exhibit compliance to all internal governance through adherence to the policies and procedures of the Company during productions
• Build and maintain relationships with all Production stakeholders
• Provide the required studios generic and effects lighting by manipulating the lighting console effectively
• Optimize the rig positions, focusing and placement of the light fixtures whilst adhering to the lighting design
• Collaborate closely with Vision Controllers to ensure optimal contrast ratios
• Adhere to the Lighting SOP and accommodate show/production requirements

Communication

• Ensure effective written and verbal (email and cellphone) communication with relevant Production stakeholders, the Resource Office and fellow Lighting operators

Self-Development

• Take initiative to improve technical skills that would be to the advantage of the Lighting department and keep abreast of emerging industry related trends

Qualifications Essentials:

• Matric/ Grade 12

Qualifications Preferred:

• Certificate/ Diploma in Lighting for Television Broadcasting or Stage Lighting
• Computer Literacy

Experience Essentials:

• A minimum of 2 years Studio Lighting experience in a sport and/ or variety broadcasting environment

Experience Preferred:

• Lighting operations on MA (Dot2) Console
• Experience with patching, plotting and programming of effects shows

Technical Competencies

• Be customer service oriented
• Demonstrate innovation, creativity and self-starting abilities
• Strive for quality delivery
• Perform tasks for extended operational periods
• Awareness of health and safety principles
• Demonstrate Studio Lightning principles in action
• Work under pressure/tight deadlines
• Exhibit good interpersonal and communication skills
• Work in groups as well as individually

Behavioral Competencies

• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Delegation
• Collaboration
• Interpersonal Support
• Perseverance
• Prioritization
• Analytical Thinking
• Autonomy

Information :

• Company : MultiChoice Group
• Position : Lighting Operator
• Location : South Africa
• Country : ZA