Live Lighting & Video Technician for Major Stage Events

RWS Entertainment Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UK is seeking a Lighting & Video Technician responsible for operating and maintaining all lighting and video needs for performances. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in theatre and demonstrate proficiency in programming with grandMA lighting consoles and media servers. The role includes troubleshooting, managing special events, and ensuring the technical equipment operates seamlessly. Competitive benefits include food and lodging, with flexible contract dates.

Benefits

Food & Lodging included

Reimbursement for visas and medical

Friends and Family cruise discounts

Completion bonus at contract end

Qualifications

• Experience with lighting and video systems in a live event setting.
• Ability to program and run special events effectively.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate lighting and video systems for assigned venue.
• Program special events and manage performance runs.
• Perform maintenance on lighting and video equipment.

Skills

Programming proficiency on grandMA series lighting consoles

Lighting design and programming skills

Working knowledge of media servers

Advance knowledge of LED wall and projector troubleshooting

Audio playback and mixing knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to troubleshoot technical equipment

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in theatre (production or technical) or equivalent

Tools

grandMA series lighting consoles

Pandora media server

Wings RX media server

Job description

A leading entertainment company in the UK is seeking a Lighting & Video Technician responsible for operating and maintaining all lighting and video needs for performances. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in theatre and demonstrate proficiency in programming with grandMA lighting consoles and media servers. The role includes troubleshooting, managing special events, and ensuring the technical equipment operates seamlessly. Competitive benefits include food and lodging, with flexible contract dates.