Lighting Engineer - Gramercy

Live Nation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly offices

Student loan reimbursement

Adoption/fertility support

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, encompassing Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. We offer perks such as free concert tickets, dog-friendly offices, and progressive benefits, including student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support.

We are seeking a Lighting Technician to perform load-in, setup, and maintenance of band and event lighting, operate lighting control boards, and coordinate with audio crews to

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum tour or stage production experience.
• Experience in stage lighting, pro-audio systems, and basic video systems.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft applications.
• Superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Perform the load‑in of band equipment and rental equipment.
• Set up and break down of band and event equipment.
• Adjust focus and lighting to artist or event specifications.
• Operate and program spotlight operations/lighting control boards.
• Maintain and repair lighting equipment.
• Assist with production throughout the house as needed.
• Accommodate artist and event A/V requirements.
• Operate unsafe lighting safely and consistently.
• Assist with the technical advance with artists representatives.
• Ensure proper care and handling of all lighting and A/V equipment.
• Interact with visiting production crews to ensure a successful show.
• Distribute or create lighting plot plans.
• Oversee and operate systems pertaining to lighting throughout the entire event.
• Ensure special events lighting needs are scheduled and met.
• Assist audio crew with stands, microphones, cables, etc.
• Assist with any special events operations

Skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

High school diploma

College degree

Tools

Stage lighting

Pro-audio systems

Video systems

Job description

Job Summary

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprising Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world, promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. Live Nation Media & Sponsorship creates strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.

Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our owned and operated amphitheaters to our global touring team, from ticketing and venue operations to marketing and sales, we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices and progressive benefits such as student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support, we are a certified Great Place to Work and recognized by People Magazine as one of the “50 Companies that Care.”

What This Role Will Do

• Perform the load‑in of band equipment and rental equipment
• Set up and break down of band and event equipment
• Adjust focus and lighting to artist or event specifications
• Operate and program spotlight operations/lighting control boards
• Maintain and repair lighting equipment
• Assist with production throughout the house as needed
• Accommodate artist and event A/V requirements
• Operate unsafe lighting safely and consistently
• Assist with the technical advance with artists representatives
• Ensure proper care and handling of all HOBE and rental lighting and A/V equipment
• Interact with visiting production crews to ensure a successful show
• Distribute or create lighting plot plans
• Oversee and operate systems pertaining to lighting throughout the entire event
• Ensure special events lighting needs are scheduled and met
• Assist audio crew with stands, microphones, cables, etc.
• Assist with any special events operations

What This Person Will Bring

Required

• 3 years minimum tour or stage production experience
• Experience in stage lighting, pro‑audio systems, and basic video systems
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with all Microsoft applications
• Superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• High school diploma

Preferred

• College degree

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
• Work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level, extreme lighting changes, strobes & moving lights
• Able to wear a radio earpiece during the scheduled shift

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. As a growing business we encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Talent matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and applicable laws in other areas. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability and will provide reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability. Applicants who require accommodations to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to initiate a timely interactive process.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to serve as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Compensation

Compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. The position is expected to be performed from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado may not receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, the position’s work location, quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining salary. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.