Live Event Lighting Engineer

Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment is seeking a skilled Lighting Technician to join its live productions team in New Orleans. You will manage load-ins, rigging, and on-site lighting setups for shows and events, ensuring safety and artistic alignment with productions.

Requirements include at least 3 years in tour or stage production, experience with stage lighting, pro audio, and basic video systems, plus strong interpersonal and organizational skills. College degree preferred but not required.

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.
• Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs the Load-in of band equipment and rental equipment.
• Set Up and break-down of band and event equipment.
• Focus and lighting adjustments to artist or event specifications.
• Spotlight Operations/Lighting Control Boards operation & programming.
• Maintenance and repair of lighting equipment.
• Assist with Production throughout the house as needed.
• Accommodate artist/ event A/V requirements.
• Responsible for safe and consistent operation of lighting.
• Assist with the technical advance with Artists representatives.
• Ensure proper care and handling of all HOBE and rental lighting & 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

Stage lighting

Pro audio systems

Video systems

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

College Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Lighting control boards

Microsoft Office

Pro audio equipment

Job description

Live Nation Entertainment is seeking a skilled Lighting Technician to join its live productions team in New Orleans. You will manage load-ins, rigging, and on-site lighting setups for shows and events, ensuring safety and artistic alignment with productions.

Requirements include at least 3 years in tour or stage production, experience with stage lighting, pro audio, and basic video systems, plus strong interpersonal and organizational skills. College degree preferred but not required.