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 visionPrepare and organize lighting equipment, fixtures, tools, and accessories for productionCollaborate with lighting and grip teams to support daily production operations and on-set needsAssist with basic power distribution, cable management, and location preparation under supervisionMaintain a clean, organized, and efficient lighting work area throughout productionFollow established safety procedures and help ensure safe working conditions on setSupport production documentation and daily lighting logs as neededPerform 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/internshipsBasic understanding of lighting equipment, power, and production workflowsStrong willingness to learn lighting techniques and industry best practicesClear communication skills and ability to take direction from senior crew membersDependable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious on setAbility to work collaboratively in fast-paced production environmentsStrong problem-solving skills with adaptability to changing production needsBasic proficiency with G Suite or similar productivity tools
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