Daily Wire is seeking a Lighting Assistant to support the lighting department during pre-production and on-set production. Working under the guidance of the Lighting Designer and senior lighting staff, this role assists with the setup, operation, and breakdown of lighting equipment to help bring each production’s creative vision to life. This position is ideal for individuals looking to build hands-on experience in professional lighting, power, and production workflows while contributing to safe, efficient, and high-quality productions.
Primary Responsibilities
Support lighting setup, adjustments, and teardown in accordance with the Lighting Designer’s creative vision
Prepare and organize lighting equipment, fixtures, tools, and accessories for production
Collaborate with lighting and grip teams to support daily production operations and on-set needs
Assist with basic power distribution, cable management, and location preparation under supervision
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient lighting work area throughout production
Follow established safety procedures and help ensure safe working conditions on set
Support production documentation and daily lighting logs as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned to support lighting and production teams
Experience & Requirements
0–2 years of experience in production, lighting, or a related technical field, or equivalent coursework/internships
Basic understanding of lighting equipment, power, and production workflows
Strong willingness to learn lighting techniques and industry best practices
Clear communication skills and ability to take direction from senior crew members
Dependable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious on set
Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced production environments
Strong problem-solving skills with adaptability to changing production needs
Basic proficiency with G Suite or similar productivity tools
Additional Information
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Daily Wire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please Note: Daily Wire participates in E-Verify and performs background checks on all new hires. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Thank you!
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