Senior Lighting & AVL Lead — Live Events

Okada Manila; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Okada Manila seeks an experienced Lighting Lead to balance artistic vision with technical feasibility for high-profile events across our venues. You will lead a team of AVL technicians, ensure top-tier event coverage, and coordinate with VIP clients and production companies to deliver exceptional productions.

The role requires strong GrandMA2/GrandMA3 proficiency, video camera operation, and photography for event documentation, with a focus on safety, training, and continuous improvement in AVL

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating and programming GrandMA2/GrandMA3 in live entertainment venues.
• Strong background in video camera operations, including framing and exposure control.
• Experience in photography for event documentation and technical references.
• Proficiency in event management, planning and equipment assessment.
• Deep understanding of AVL technology and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain balance between artistic vision and technical feasibility for events.
• Operate and program GrandMA2/GrandMA3 consoles, manage cue programming, patching, and show files.
• Provide technical leadership in video production and camera operations for events and productions.
• Oversee camera framing, shot coordination, and live coverage quality.
• Conduct professional photography for event documentation and technical reference.
• Monitor and enforce AVL safety practices (rigging, power, cables).
• Train new technicians on equipment use and safety protocols.
• Create basic technical layouts and signal flow diagrams for events.
• Manage and schedule audio, video, and lighting technicians.
• Oversee day-to-day AVL operations across all spaces.
• Serve as primary technical liaison for VIP clients and production companies.
• Support diversity and professional growth within the department.
• Set performance metrics and conduct operator evaluations.
• Approve technical plans, run-of-shows, and production schedules.
• Participate in executive meetings to align technical capabilities with business goals.

Skills

Lighting concept and programming

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

College Diploma in Technical or Managerial field

Management and Communication certificates

Tools

GrandMA2

GrandMA3

Video cameras

Job description

Okada Manila seeks an experienced Lighting Lead to balance artistic vision with technical feasibility for high-profile events across our venues. You will lead a team of AVL technicians, ensure top-tier event coverage, and coordinate with VIP clients and production companies to deliver exceptional productions.

The role requires strong GrandMA2/GrandMA3 proficiency, video camera operation, and photography for event documentation, with a focus on safety, training, and continuous improvement in AVL