Position
Lighting Technician - Event Production (L1 or L2)
Event Strategies, Inc.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Job Description
Event Strategies, Inc. (ESI) is a full service event production company based in Alexandria, VA. ESI is in the market to hire lighting technicians with a passion to produce both large and small scale events locally and nationwide. Events include conferences, trade shows, concerts, outdoor and indoor political speaking events, traveling shows, and more.
Compensation
- Daily/Monthly pay that is negotiable based on skill level and experience
How To Apply
- Contact us at or . Please be sure to include any examples of past events you have worked on if possible.
Qualifications
- Hold a valid driver's license
- Comfortable executing large-scale events with a large amount of attendees
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Effective in communicating and coordinating with colleagues and clients
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Set up, operate, and maintain lighting equipment for events, including stage lighting, architectural lighting, and special, thematic effects
- Collaborate with event planners, producers, and other technical staff to determine lighting needs and design concepts
- Perform pre-event inspections and sound/lighting checks to ensure all lighting equipment is functioning properly
- Adjust and control lighting during events to create the desired atmosphere and effect
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with lighting systems quickly and efficiently
- Assist with the design and implementation of lighting cues and transitions during live events
- Safely handle and operate rigging equipment, including ladders, hoists, and other tools used to install lighting fixtures
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring that all lighting gear is stored and transported properly
- Follow all safety protocols and industry standards during setup, operation, and takedown
- Stay current with industry trends and new lighting technologies
Experience
- Two (2) years of professional Lighting Technician experience is required
- Strong knowledge of lighting systems, including moving lights, LED lights, spotlights, and control consoles
- Proficiency in using lighting software such as Capture Lighting Design Software and High End Systems Hog 4 consoles.
- Familiarity with DMX, sACN and Art-Net and other lighting control protocols
- Familiarity with lighting rigging
- Ability to develop a light plot
- Ability to troubleshoot and fix lighting equipment issues in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well under pressure, especially during live events
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with stage rigging and understanding of safety protocols for overhead lighting setups
- Experience with live-streaming and broadcast lighting
- Flexible schedule with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A degree or certification in lighting design, electrical engineering, or a related field is a plus, but not required
Environment
- Work is performed at event venues such as hotel ballrooms, conference centers, arenas, concert venues as well as outdoors in amphitheaters, fields, etc with a large media component.
- You may also have the opportunity to work in the ESI warehouse for gear pulling and equipment maintenance. Team members working times may be irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.