Lead Lighting Programmer — GrandMA/Hog4 On‑Site Expert

Complete Production Resources; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Production Resources is seeking a Senior Lighting Programmer to oversee on-site lighting for corporate events, trade shows, exhibits, concerts and theatre productions. You will program consoles, coordinate with crew, and ensure all equipment is show-ready from setup through load-out.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industry experience, proficiency with GrandMA and Hog4, and the ability to lead crews, patch consoles, and troubleshoot live shows. Weekend and night work may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience using industry equipment.
• Experience programming GrandMA and Hog4 consoles.
• Experience leading lighting crews on site for load-ins, shows, and load-outs.
• Familiar with creating lighting plots with Vectorworks.
• Knowledge of rigging equipment and practices a plus.
• Ability to load/unload trucks and lift heavy items daily.
• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• High School Diploma required; college education preferred with 3–5 years in entertainment production.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for set-up, programming, operation and break-down of client shows.
• Directs tasks to lighting technicians and stagehands onsite as Crew Chief.
• Tracks and monitors onsite equipment.
• Programs consoles and works with Sales/Staff to produce renderings for shows.
• Coordinates with Sales/Staff to understand all aspects of show.
• Ensures equipment is 100% complete and show ready by prepping equipment for outbound orders.
• Troubleshoots damaged equipment and reports to Manager on action plan.
• Maintains a positive and supportive attitude and reports violations of company policies.

Skills

Crew leadership

On-site setup

Troubleshooting

Punctuality

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

College education preferred (3–5 years in entertainment production)

Tools

GrandMA console

Hog4 console

Vectorworks

Microsoft Word

Excel

Flex Inventory software

Job description

Complete Production Resources is seeking a Senior Lighting Programmer to oversee on-site lighting for corporate events, trade shows, exhibits, concerts and theatre productions. You will program consoles, coordinate with crew, and ensure all equipment is show-ready from setup through load-out.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industry experience, proficiency with GrandMA and Hog4, and the ability to lead crews, patch consoles, and troubleshoot live shows. Weekend and night work may be required.