Lighting Technician

Emursive Productions, the producing company behind the McKittrick Hotel, home of Sleep No More, Gallow Green, Manderley Bar, and The Club Car is seeking a Lighting Technician (day coverage / show swing) to work on Life & Trust, a new experience located at Conwell Tower in the Financial District. We seek applicants who are excited to build a department from the ground up, creating systems and processes collaboratively as a small team.

The Lighting Technician, reporting to the Lighting Supervisor, maintains all lighting and atmospheric elements within the experience, ensuring they are safe, properly functioning, and serving the production as-designed. They will play an integral role in maintaining high aesthetic standards throughout the experience, and developing new systems for day-to-day maintenance, function and long-term infrastructure improvements. They are responsible for preserving the quality of the experience for guests at each performance, providing consistent, streamlined, and efficient run-of-shows, while remaining in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. 

 

Work Calls (day coverage): 

• Tend to daily lighting notes for all areas within the venue
• Complete daily checks and maintenance of lighting systems and equipment
• Upkeep and maintain all show hazers 
• Provide clear notes / project updates in a timely manner to all applicable parties
• Maintain, organize, and take inventory of all lighting department gear
• Inventory lamp, gel, and expendable supply stocks weekly
• Execute all lighting requests throughout the building
• Create and update department paperwork
• Rig check all equipment hung in the air on a regular basis
• Regularly clean gear and cable
• Report any unsafe conditions or behavior to Production Management

 

Performance Track (show swing):

• Function as swing to cover the show lighting track during performances as needed
• Pre-show / post show duties as outlined in show documentation, including:
  • Daily startup and shutdown of lighting systems
  • Daily dimmer, channel, and moving light checks
• Work with Stage Management and Lighting Supervisor to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and solve problems both prior to the start of performances and during performances
• Completion of technical reports following each show shift as assigned by the Lighting Supervisor 
• Report any unsafe conditions or behavior to Production Management

*Other duties as assigned by the Lighting Supervisor

*Position requires weekend and evening shifts, including operation of any production as needed and arranged with the Lighting Supervisor.

 

QUALITIES OF A STRONG CANDIDATE:

• True self-starter
• Adept multi-tasker
• Detail Oriented
• Creative problem-solver
• Quick on-their-feet thinker
• Maintains a clear head and calm demeanor under pressure
• Empathetic
• Good sense of humor
• Strong collaborative spirit
• Proactive 
• Independent worker
• Effective prioritizer 
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Team player

 

Environmental Factors:

*Can complete responsibilities and duties under the following conditions when needed*

• Spaces that contain dust & uneven flooring
• Numerous trips up and down multiple flights of stairs
• Lighting and atmospheric effects, including but not limited to strobing lights and continuous large quantities of haze 
• Working in spaces with minimal to no lighting
• Ability to lift 50 lbs unaided

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of professional theatrical lighting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre / related field or equivalent experience
• Ability to read stage lighting plots, wiring diagrams, and other technical drawings
• Well-versed in soldering and LED tape repairs / maintenance
• Proficient use of Vectorworks, Lightwright, and Google Suite 
• Previous hands-on experience in theatrical lighting systems / networking, electrical safety and wiring, and technical troubleshooting
• Experience maintaining theatrical, practical, LED, and moving head lighting fixtures, as well as dimming systems, haze units, and control equipment
• Demonstrate combination of strong collaboration, communication, and technical skills
• Demonstrate high quality standards for a safe and supportive work environment
• Comfortable working under pressure, time constraints, and dim lighting while maintaining a calm demeanor and clear communication

 

Rate:

$30/hr (expected 40 hrs/wk), full-time, eligible for full benefits package

 

TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Lighting Technician”. No phone calls or unsolicited emails, please. We do not work with recruiters or placement agencies. All interested applicants should apply directly. Applications may be sent to [email protected].