DanceOne (www.dance.one) is one of the world's preeminent dance entertainment companies, encompassing touring theatrical productions, dance workshops, photo and video production, corporate events and apparel.
We are currently seeking Lighting Technicians for upcoming national tours in the United States, Canada & Central America. Applicants should have an extensive knowledge of LIVE EVENT lighting systems, as well as basic knowledge of all elements of theatrical production including audio, video and lighting.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
-Responsible for setting up, running, and breaking down all trussing and lighting elements of event, as well as console programming and operation during event.
-Responsible for assisting with other departments (video, audio, rigging, staging/carpentry/set, etc) when needed.
-Manage local road crew to ensure proper show setup at discretion of Production Manager.
-Make sure equipment is maintained either through self-servicing equipment, or informing DanceOne office.
-Make sure equipment is put on truck in orderly fashion to ensure it’s safe arrival in next city.
Experience:
-Knowledge of dance conventions & competitions is a major plus, please include this in your resume.
-Experience managing a crew of 4-8 people during load-in & out.
-Ability to work long hours in high-stress theatrical production environments.
-Ability to work overnight shifts
-Desire to tour & work year-round.
-Please indicate any experience with the following equipment:
*LED or Incandescent theatrical lighting fixtures
*GrandMA consoles
*Intelligent Lighting (what make/model of fixtures)
*Portable Staging assembly (Staging Dimensions, StageRight, Wenger, BilJax, etc)
*Experience with repairing cabling, moving lights, LED & conventional fixtures (if any)
Time Commitment:
-Applicant must be available for all cities of the tour which they are assigned. For each city, you will be traveling to the host city on Wednesday or Thursday with show run Friday-Sunday. Setup is usually Thursday afternoon/evening. You will travel back to your home city Monday morning.
Shop Work: Prior to each tour and the summer events, you will need to commit to a minimum 2 weeks of paid training and shop work at our production facility in Orlando, FL. Flights, hotel accommodations & per diem will be provided during periods of mandatory shop work.
Compensation: $1400-$2000/tour city (weekly) overall compensation.
DanceOne is proud to be an EOE employer M/F/D/V.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $1,400.00 - $2,000.00 per week
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with theatrical lighting consoles, intelligent & LED fixtures, as well as data & power distribution systems?
Experience:
- Theatrical Lighting: 3 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road