Lighting Technicians (For Event Run)

Fever; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fever is seeking a Lighting Technician to maintain a large LED rig and multiple lighting locations for live events. You will manage show lighting elements, power, focus, color, and safety across the site during install, run, and strike.

You will work with GrandMA control systems, handle electronics understanding, and operate under deadlines with strong teamwork and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Experience in lighting for large outdoor festivals or experiential events.
• Strong knowledge of LED and basic electronics.
• Understanding of show control systems (OSC, Timecode).
• Proficient lighting skills and technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of GrandMA3 based control.

Responsibilities

• Power on and off over the whole site.
• Focus checks and re-lamp and color as required.
• Ensure lighting equipment is in working order and carry out tests.
• General maintenance.
• Report issues to the Technical Supervisor.

Skills

Lighting experience

LED knowledge

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Manual dexterity

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

GrandMA3 control

OSC/Timecode

Job description

Hey there!

We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment.

Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.

Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.

Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?

To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands‑on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!

Ready to be part of the experience?

Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission.

DATES

Start: 9/21/2026

End: 1/3/2027

Hours are typically 14:00 – 23:30 plus meetings and reporting work.

Working onsite for the install, event run, and strike.

About The Role

The LIGHTING TECHNICIANS report to the Technical Manager and Event Manager, and will work to maintain many of the technical elements of the event. These elements will include a large LED rig, multiple moving light locations, show set electrics, effects machines and other generic units, running off a multiple GrandMA control system.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Power on and off over the whole site
• Focus checks and re lamp and color as required
• Ensure all lighting equipment is in working order and carry out tests
• General maintenance
• Report back to the Technical Supervisor if there are any issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous lighting experience, ideally on large outdoor festivals, Illumination trails or outdoor experiential events.
• Good knowledge of LED and basic electronics understanding
• Good understanding of show control systems, ie. OSC, Timecode
• Technical knowledge and lighting skills
• GrandMA3 based control knowledge
• Manual dexterity and a good level of physical fitness
• The ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving ability
• Current First-Aid certification is a plus.
• Visa/permits - The candidate must be able to work in the event country and achieve one of the following: (1) Already a citizen/resident in the country and is permitted to work. (2) Already in possession of a work visa/permit.

Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!

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