Lighting Technicians
Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.
At a Glance
Lighting Technicians earns a median of $60,560/yr with -4.6% projected growth. Typical entry: Postsecondary nondegree award. Top skills: Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint.
$60,560/yr
-4.6%
1
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Technology (12)
Work Styles (21)
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
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