Lead Lighting Technician

Technical Operations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Technical Operations in New York seeks a Lead Lighting Technician to lead a team across corporate events, broadcasts, live productions, and executive presentations. The candidate should have 8+ years of experience in lighting design, programming, operation, and leadership in fast-paced live environments.

You will design, program, and execute lighting looks, coordinate with video systems and LED walls, and mentor technicians while maintaining safety and quality on high-profile shows.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Lighting or Live Event Production experience.
• Advanced knowledge of theatrical, broadcast, and corporate event lighting systems.
• Expert proficiency with ETC Eos lighting consoles.
• Experience with key, fill, and backlighting for broadcast-quality video.
• Understanding of color theory, exposure, and camera-friendly lighting techniques.
• Familiarity with hybrid event workflows, including live streaming and virtual platforms.
• Understanding of how lighting impacts cameras, codecs, and streaming outputs.
• Basic knowledge of video switching or audio systems for cross-disciplinary awareness.
• Experience supporting executive-level and financial-sector events (town halls, webinars, panels).
• Strong communication skills with producers, presenters, and stakeholders.
• Professional demeanor suitable for high-security, high-expectation environments.
• Knowledge of DMX and networked lighting control systems.
• Experience with rigging basics, power distribution, and safe load practices.
• Must have strong adherence to OSHA and workplace safety standards.
• Comfortable working at height (ladders, lifts) and handling rigging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise lighting technicians and stagehands.
• Act as L1 point of contact for lighting during pre-production, rehearsals, and live events.
• Interpret show flows, rundowns, and cue sheets; call or execute cues as needed.
• Design, program, and execute lighting looks for live, recorded, and hybrid events.
• Coordinate lighting with video systems and LED walls.
• Work alongside AV and production teams (audio, video, show caller).
• Maintain and inventory lighting equipment; coordinate repairs and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot fixtures, signal flow, and control systems quickly.
• Translate client vision into professional, brand-aligned lighting designs.
• Maintain high standards under pressure in fast-paced, client-facing environments.
• Ensure safe cable management and clean workspaces.
• Maintains positive relationships across departments and event stakeholders.

Skills

Lighting design

Lighting programming

Live event production

Team leadership

Cue calling

Camera-friendly lighting

Tools

ETC Eos

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking aLead Lighting Technicianto join our team. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience supporting corporate events, broadcasts, live productions, and executive presentations. This role requires expertise in lighting design, programming, operation, maintenance, and leadership within fast-paced live event environments.

Salary

$80,000 - $100,000 annually,based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise lighting technicians and stagehands.
• Act as L1 point of contact for lighting during pre-production, rehearsals, and live events.
• Interpret show flows, rundowns, and cue sheets; call or execute cues as needed.
• Design, program, and execute lighting looks for live, recorded, and hybrid events.
• Coordinate lighting with video systems and LED walls.
• Work alongside AV and production teams (audio, video, show caller).
• Maintain and inventory lighting equipment; coordinate repairs and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot fixtures, signal flow, and control systems quickly.
• Translate client vision into professional, brand-aligned lighting designs.
• Maintain high standards under pressure in fast-paced, client-facing environments.
• Ensure safe cable management and clean workspaces.
• Maintains positive relationships across departments and event stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Lighting or Live Event Production experience.
• Advanced knowledge of theatrical, broadcast, and corporate event lighting systems.
• Expert proficiency with ETC Eos lighting consoles.
• Experience with key, fill, and backlighting for broadcast-quality video.
• Understanding of color theory, exposure, and camera-friendly lighting techniques.
• Familiarity with hybrid event workflows, including live streaming and virtual platforms.
• Understanding of how lighting impacts cameras, codecs, and streaming outputs.
• Basic knowledge of video switching or audio systems for cross-disciplinary awareness.
• Experience supporting executive-level and financial-sector events (town halls, webinars, panels).
• Strong communication skills with producers, presenters, and stakeholders.
• Professional demeanor suitable for high-security, high-expectation environments.
• Knowledge of DMX and networked lighting control systems.
• Experience with rigging basics, power distribution, and safe load practices.
• Must have strong adherence to OSHA and workplace safety standards.
• Comfortable working at height (ladders, lifts) and handling rigging equipment.

Join us as a Lead Lighting Technician to bring your expertise to life through innovative lighting solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and aesthetics across our projects!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person