KET Lighting Technicians (Grips)

The Kentucky Educational Television (KET) is seeking up to three lighting grips (technicians/assistants) to aid in the hanging, aiming, and focusing of television lights and related cable distribution in television studios located at KET's Network Center. The contract period is from August 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The daily rate for this work is $650 per ten-hour workday, and $325 per half-day of work. The contractor must have experience and working knowledge of contemporary LED television industry lighting equipment, hangers, and accessories, DMX wiring and connections. Key responsibilities include: • Hanging, aiming, and focusing television lights and related cable distribution • Working under the direction of KET's contracted Lighting Director and supervising KET staff • Collaborating effectively to meet all technical lighting standards and aesthetic approval of supervising KET team • Frequently moving, lifting, carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and working on and around elevated motorized personnel lifts and ladders while observing safety guidelines