What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Show Operator and Lighting Maintenance Technician / Emursive Productions position at Emursive Productions LLC?
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Job Title: Show Operator & Lighting Maintenance Technician
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview:
Emursive Productions, the producing company behind Sleep No More, Life & Trust, and Speakeasy Magick is seeking a Speakeasy Magick Show Operator and Lighting Maintenance Technician position. This role is responsible for operating Speakeasy Magick show systems both lighting and audio during live performances, as well as ensuring all lighting equipment in the building is properly maintained, safe, and functioning at optimal performance levels.
We are seeking someone who is reliable, a true self-starter, a multi-tasker, and someone able to prioritize responsibilities professionally to join our team. Candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, creative problem-solving skills, possess and exhibit empathy, 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 Productions 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 “Show Operator and Lighting Maintenance Technician” to the email: [email protected] by Monday, April 27th.
No phone calls or unsolicited emails, please. We do not work with recruiters or placement agencies. All interested applicants should apply directly.
Key Responsibilities *listed below but not limited to
Show Operation:
- Operate show control systems during live performances or scheduled events.
- Pre-show / post show duties as outlined in show documentation, including: Daily startup and shutdown of show control systems
- Daily dimmer, channel, and moving light checks
- Follow cue sheets, scripts, and timing sequences with precision. And ability to take cues independently during the run of the show.
- Monitor the show systems in real time and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Coordinate with stage managers to ensure smooth execution.
- Training substitutes as needed.
- Having basic knowledge of audio is a plus but not necessary. The show audio system is pre-programmed, and it is not difficult to operate the show for the lighting background person.
Lighting Maintenance:
- Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on lighting fixtures and control systems weekly, monthly, and biannually.
- Dimmer and channel checks.
- Identify and resolve lighting issues.
- Responsible for maintenance and repair of all lighting equipment in the building.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation.
- Complete and respond to all technical notes from show reports following each show shift as assigned by the management.
- Designing lighting skill is a plus but not necessary.
- Work with management to quickly and efficiently solve problems.
Report to the General Manager.
Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure all equipment meets safety standards and regulations.
- Follow lockout/tagout procedures and proper electrical safety protocols.
- Assist with rigging inspections and ensure safe installation of lighting equipment.
Others:
- Support technical rehearsals and system testing.
- Collaborate with other departments to improve show quality and reliability.
- Maintaining and organizing all working spaces.
- Other duties as assigned by the management.
Qualifications:
- Associate of Arts or BFA in Technical Theatre or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in a variety of theatrical lighting control systems, experience with ETC Ion preferred
- Ability to read stage lighting plots, magic sheets, and system flow diagrams- Familiarity with audio mixers, or a willingness to learn.
- Experience with Qlab preferred, working with and taking calls from stage management
- Light lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of supplies, etc., up to 50 lbs., as well as occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
- Ability to work at heights on ladders.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with a fast paced setting.
- Demonstrate strong collaborative, communication, and technical skills
- Demonstrate a strong sense of self-sufficiency and organization when working under pressure, time constraints, dim lighting, show volume, and in view of audience members.
Environmental Factors:
* Can complete responsibilities and duties under the following conditions, when working in show conditions.
- Dim lighting
- Continuous Haze
Rate: $1000 / week
Benefits:
- 401K
- Health Insurance
- PTO
Schedule:
- Daytime work for maintenance, improvement, and new projects (about 9 hours / week)
- Show Operator for minimum 5 shows including one double show day.
*Speakeasy Magick runs from Tuesday through Sunday.
Start Date: Mid - End of May, 2026
SALARY
$1,000.00 – $1,000.00 per week
- NON-UNION