When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
The Senior Lighting Technician will be a key member of the lighting department and the wider studio operations team reporting directly to the Lighting Manager. This role is based across Warner Bros. Discovery’s two sports production facilities in West London.
The facilities comprise of four green screen studios and three multifunctional spaces, you will operationally be responsible for the daily lighting requirements. Assuring resources are at hand to support the production's smooth set up and delivery.
You will follow the ‘safe’ provision and operation of lighting equipment from design to delivery, helping productions achieve their editorial aspirations within the studio.
Your Role Accountabilities
Deliver all works to the highest technical standards whilst following departmental/company procedures
You would be expected to cover all aspects/roles of studio lighting, including console operation, lighting technician (spark) on productions and other roles where required
Maintain the lighting systems at the two home base sites consisting of moving lights, conventional fixtures and Set LED
Ensure strict adherence to Health and Safety policies during the rigging, de-rigging, and safe operation of all studio lighting equipment.
Assist the Lighting Manager in planning of any future operational requirements for upcoming productions
Conduct daily studio lighting operations checks and follow the appropriate health and safety documentation.
Work closely with the Design, Operations, Editorial and Engineering departments to assure the highest visual image standards are being met.
Closely collaborate with other departmental members and actively contribute to the overall creative and technical atmosphere of the team
Support freelancer lighting professionals and external suppliers to ensure that work complies with the prevailing safety standards and is carried out within the specifications.
Work effectively with the engineering support teams to ensure that any technical issues are resolved in a timely manner
Work on special ad-hoc events outside of the main studios
Deputise when required in the absence of the Lighting Manager
Qualifications & Experience:
Demonstrates technical knowledge in all areas of lighting, including ETC EOS programming and maintenance within television/green screen AR/VR studio
Ability to read and follow lighting / network schematics
Experience with working at height and safe rigging lighting fixtures
Excellent organisational skills, able to complete tasks quickly and efficiently
Self-motivated and enthusiastic able to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to fault find lighting systems under pressure / create contingencies
Knowledge of Health and safety legislation and standards including Working at Height, Electricity at Work, Noise, Manual Handling of Work Equipment, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA), Risk Assessments, COSHH
Excellent computer skills, experience working with Vectorworks or similar
Experience with WYSIWYG / Black Trax an advantage but not essential
Ability to work flexible hours and weekend in line with sporting events is essential
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
The Senior Lighting Technician will be a key member of the lighting department and the wider studio operations team reporting directly to the Lighting Manager. This role is based across Warner Bros. Discovery’s two sports production facilities in West London.
The facilities comprise of four green screen studios and three multifunctional spaces, you will operationally be responsible for the daily lighting requirements. Assuring resources are at hand to support the production's smooth set up and delivery.
You will follow the ‘safe’ provision and operation of lighting equipment from design to delivery, helping productions achieve their editorial aspirations within the studio.
Your Role Accountabilities
1. Deliver all works to the highest technical standards whilst following departmental/company procedures
2. You would be expected to cover all aspects/roles of studio lighting, including console operation, lighting technician (spark) on productions and other roles where required
3. Maintain the lighting systems at the two home base sites consisting of moving lights, conventional fixtures and Set LED
4. Ensure strict adherence to Health and Safety policies during the rigging, de-rigging, and safe operation of all studio lighting equipment.
5. Assist the Lighting Manager in planning of any future operational requirements for upcoming productions
6. Conduct daily studio lighting operations checks and follow the appropriate health and safety documentation.
7. Work closely with the Design, Operations, Editorial and Engineering departments to assure the highest visual image standards are being met.
8. Closely collaborate with other departmental members and actively contribute to the overall creative and technical atmosphere of the team
9. Support freelancer lighting professionals and external suppliers to ensure that work complies with the prevailing safety standards and is carried out within the specifications.
10. Work effectively with the engineering support teams to ensure that any technical issues are resolved in a timely manner
11. Work on special ad-hoc events outside of the main studios
12. Deputise when required in the absence of the Lighting Manager
Qualifications & Experience:
13. Demonstrates technical knowledge in all areas of lighting, including ETC EOS programming and maintenance within television/green screen AR/VR studio
14. Ability to read and follow lighting / network schematics
15. Electrical qualification preferred
16. Experience with working at height and safe rigging lighting fixtures
17. Excellent organisational skills, able to complete tasks quickly and efficiently
18. Self-motivated and enthusiastic able to work independently with minimum supervision
19. Ability to fault find lighting systems under pressure / create contingencies
20. Knowledge of Health and safety legislation and standards including Working at Height, Electricity at Work, Noise, Manual Handling of Work Equipment, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA), Risk Assessments, COSHH
21. Excellent computer skills, experience working with Vectorworks or similar
22. Experience with WYSIWYG / Black Trax an advantage but not essential
23. Ability to work flexible hours and weekend in line with sporting events is essential
Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
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Created on 12/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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