Lighting Technician
FULL-TIME, YEAR-ROUND - WITH BENEFITS
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 (performance track coverage) to work on Life and 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.
Performance Track (matinee / evening coverage):
- Cover the show lighting track during performances
- Pre-show / post show duties as outlined in show documentation, including:
Daily dimmer, channel, and moving light checks
Daily presets, space walk-thrus, and safety 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
- Report any unsafe conditions or behavior to Production Management
*Other duties as assigned by the Lighting Supervisor
*Position requires weekend and evening shifts
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 and 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 (40 hrs/wk), full-time, eligible for full benefits package
TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter and resume via email with the subject line "Performance Lighting Technician". No phone calls or unsolicited emails, please. We do not work with recruiters or placement agencies. All interested applicants should apply directly.
Emursive Productions is an equal opportunity employer. Emursive does not tolerate harassment and discrimination and will take affirmative action measures against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.