Emursive Productions
New York, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Production Management

DESCRIPTION

Emursive Productions, the producing company behind the McKittrick Hotel, home of Sleep No More, Gallow Green, Manderley Bar, and The Club Car is seeking two Lighting Technicians (day coverage and evening coverage) to work on a new production. We seek applicants who are excited to build a department from the ground up, creating systems and processes collaboratively as a small team.

The Lighting Technicians, reporting to the Lighting Supervisor, maintain all lighting and atmospheric elements within the experience, ensuring they are safe, properly functioning, and serving the production as-designed. They will play an integral role in maintaining high aesthetic standards throughout the experience, and developing new systems for day-to-day maintenance, function and long-term infrastructure improvements. They are responsible for preserving the quality of the experience for guests at each performance, providing consistent, streamlined, and efficient run-of-shows, while remaining in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

We are seeking someone who is a true self-starter, a multi-tasker, and someone able to prioritize responsibilities. Candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, creative problem-solving skills, possess and exhibit empathy, exude a good sense of humor, and a track record of on-their-feet problem solving. Candidates must be proactive and possess clear communication skills and the ability to be a team player.

Emursive Productions is an equal opportunity employer. Emursive does not tolerate harassment and discrimination and will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Lighting Technician”. No phone calls or unsolicited emails, please. We do not work with recruiters or placement agencies. All interested applicants should apply directly. Applications may be sent to [email protected].

Responsibilities - Work Calls (Day Coverage):

- Tend to daily lighting notes for all areas within the venue

- Complete daily checks and maintenance of lighting systems and equipment

- Upkeep and maintain all show hazers

- Provide clear notes / project updates in a timely manner to all applicable parties

- Maintain, organize, and take inventory of all lighting department gear

- Inventory lamp, gel, and expendable supply stocks weekly

- Execute all lighting requests throughout the building

- Create and update department paperwork

- Rig check all equipment hung in the air on a regular basis

- Regularly clean gear and cable

- Other duties as assigned by the Lighting Supervisor

- Report any unsafe conditions or behavior to Production Management

- Ensure a safe working environment at all times, and will report any unsafe conditions or behavior to Production Management.

- Be independent and have an excellent attitude

Responsibilities - Performance Track (Matinee/Evening Coverage):

- Execute lighting track during performances

- Pre-show / post show duties as outlined in show documentation, including:

- Daily startup and shutdown of lighting systems

- Daily dimmer, channel, and moving light checks

- Work with Stage Management and Lighting Supervisor to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and solve problems both prior to the start of performances and during performances

- Completion of technical reports following each show shift as assigned by the Lighting Supervisor

- Other duties as assigned by the Lighting Supervisor

- Ensure a safe working environment at all times, and will report any unsafe conditions or behavior to Production Management.

- Be independent and have an excellent attitude.

*Both positions require weekend shifts, including operation of any production as needed and arranged with the Lighting Supervisor.

Qualities of a Strong Candidate:

- True self-starter

- Adept multi-tasker

- Detail Oriented

- Creative problem-solver

- Quick on-their-feet thinker

- Maintains a clear head and calm demeanor under pressure

- Empathetic

- Good sense of humor

- Strong collaborative spirit

- Proactive

- Independent worker

- Effective prioritizer

- Strong written and verbal communicator

- Team player

Qualifications:

- 3+ years of professional theatrical lighting experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre / related field or equivalent experience

- Ability to read stage lighting plots, wiring diagrams, and other technical drawings

- Well-versed in soldering and LED tape repairs / maintenance

- Proficient use of Vectorworks, Lightwright, and Google Suite

- Previous hands-on experience in theatrical lighting systems / networking, electrical safety and wiring, and technical troubleshooting

- Experience maintaining theatrical, practical, LED, and moving head lighting fixtures, as well as dimming systems, haze units, and control equipment

- Demonstrate combination of strong collaboration, communication, and technical skills

- Demonstrate high quality standards for a safe and supportive work environment

- Comfortable working under pressure, time constraints, and dim lighting while maintaining a calm demeanor and clear communication

Competencies:

- Communication

- Teamwork

- Safety

- Initiative

- Technical

- Regulatory/ Compliance

- Managing Performance

- Strategic Focus

Environmental Factors:

*Can complete responsibilities and duties under the following conditions when needed*

- Spaces which contain large amounts of dust & uneven flooring

- Numerous trips up and down six floors

- Strobing lights

- Continuous, large quantities of haze

- Minimal to no lighting

- Ability to lift 50 lbs unaided.

Rate:

$30/hr, Expected 40 hrs/wk, full-time, eligible for full benefits package

SALARY

$30.00 – $30.00 per hour

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