What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lighting Director - Bowery Presents position at AEG Worldwide?
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300 venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!
LIGHTING DIRECTOR
The Lighting Director will assist in all areas of lighting and visual production for venue events. The Lighting Director will serve as the main point of contact for shows, communicating with staff, vendors, security and artist management to facilitate the needs of the show, and operate accordingly. Additionally, the position is responsible for assisting in setup/breakdown of all lighting equipment on stage.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for set up, operation and maintenance of venue lighting system.
- Operate lights during shows configuring color and tone to ensure artist’s vision and mood are achieved.
- Serve as back-up for A/V and PA systems.
- Responsible for set up, operation and maintenance of A/V system.
- Venue maintenance including lighting, stage and equipment.
- Responsible for set up and break down of equipment on stage.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to operate lights and plan for live production events
- Working knowledge of stand tools and equipment of the trade
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships
- Strong listening and verbal communication skills
- Computer literate and proficient in MS Office Professional Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Able to work various hours: nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Experience with music industry preferred
Pay Scale: $21.84-$29.12
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.
Salary : $22 - $29
