Top 27 Lighting director Jobs

Lighting Director
Preston Productions LLC —Los Angeles, CA
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Extended hours
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cannery Hall —Nashville, TN
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Mid-level
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Warner Bros. Discovery —Atlanta, GA
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- 6 years
- Travel
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Northridge Church —Plymouth, MI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
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State of Maryland - MPT - Administration and Support Services —Baltimore County, MD
- $175 a day
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
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Union Church —Glen Burnie, MD
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
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- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
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Live Nation —Milwaukee, WI
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
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Cory's Audio Visual —Oklahoma City, OK
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
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- Disability insurance
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Live Nation —Raleigh, NC
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Organizational skills
- Adoption assistance
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State of Maryland - Maryland Public Television —Baltimore County, MD
- $175 - $525 a day
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
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Miami Heat —Miami, FL
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
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Broadcast Services Lighting Technician
Miami HEAT —Miami, FL
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Trade school
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Director of Production - Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra —Cincinnati, OH
- $110,000 - $125,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
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Pablo Center —Eau Claire, WI
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
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Live Nation —Sacramento, CA
- $19.20 - $24.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Adoption assistance
Broadcast Stagehand/Grip
America's Collectibles Network, Inc —Knoxville, TN
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cheltenham Township School District —Elkins Park, PA
- Online Application
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- Public school
Overhire Lighting Technician
ALLEY THEATRE —Houston, TX
- $18 an hour
- Evenings as needed
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Flexible spending account
- 401(k) matching
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Video Specialist - Live Events
Mills James Inc —Hilliard, OH
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- CDL
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Church Production Director (Audio, Video & Lighting Director for live and online church services)
Faithbridge Church —Deer Park, TX
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
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Lighting Director

Preston Productions LLC
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $100,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Teamwork
Team supervision
Live event AV production projects
Performance management
High school diploma or GED
Team development
Power distribution systems
Vectorworks
Managing projects
Live production performance
Process management
Technical Proficiency
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Job Description: Lighting Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Production

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, Dental

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Job Purpose

The Lighting Director provides the creative, technical, and operational leadership

for all lighting systems and productions at Preston Productions. This position is

responsible for the design, programming, implementation, operation, and

maintenance of lighting systems for concerts, corporate events, theatre, and other

live productions. The Lighting Director exercises independent judgment and

discretion in developing lighting concepts, managing projects, supervising staff,

and ensuring lighting systems are safely and effectively executed to support the

overall artistic vision and client expectations.

Essential Functions of the Job

● Design creative lighting concepts and develop lighting plots, paperwork, and

technical documentation using Vectorworks and Lightwright.

● Program, configure, and operate lighting control systems, including ETC

Eos consoles, to achieve the desired production design and execution.

● Oversee the installation, focus, operation, troubleshooting, and strike of

lighting systems for live events and productions.

● Manage lighting projects from initial planning and equipment preparation

through live event execution and post-event teardown.

● Supervise, train, schedule, and direct lighting technicians, electricians, and

stagehands while promoting a safe and professional work environment.

● Assign work priorities and monitor project progress to ensure deadlines and

production requirements are met.

● Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs for intelligent lighting

fixtures, LED fixtures, dimming systems, consoles, networking equipment,

and related lighting equipment.

● Ensure lighting equipment is properly maintained, organized, and prepared

for upcoming productions.

● Collaborate with production management and other technical departments

to coordinate lighting requirements and support overall event success.

● Exercise independent judgment in resolving technical challenges and

making creative and operational decisions during planning and live event

execution.

● Ensure compliance with company safety policies, industry standards, and

applicable regulations during all phases of production.

● Maintain current knowledge of lighting technologies, software, and industry

best practices to continuously improve production quality and operational

efficiency.

Additional Duties

● Perform additional related duties as assigned.

● Assist with equipment inventory, shop organization, equipment testing, and

special production projects as needed.

● Support the development and implementation of departmental procedures

and operational improvements.

Qualifications

● High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in

Theatre Production, Entertainment Technology, Lighting Design, or a related

field is preferred.

● Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience as a Lighting Director,

Lighting Programmer, Master Electrician, or in a comparable lighting

leadership role within live events, broadcast, or theatrical productions.

● Advanced proficiency with Vectorworks, Lightwright, and ETC Eos lighting

control systems.

● Strong knowledge of intelligent lighting fixtures, LED systems, dimming

systems, networking, power distribution, and entertainment lighting

practices.

● Demonstrated leadership, project management, and team supervision skills.

● Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

● Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and changing

priorities.

● Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends,

holidays, and extended hours as production schedules require.

Work Conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):

● Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and

environmental conditions.

● Frequently stand and walk for extended periods during productions and

event setup.

● Frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and move lighting equipment and materials

weighing up to 50 pounds.

● Regularly bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, work at elevated heights, and

work in confined spaces.

● Frequently use hands and fingers to operate lighting consoles, computers,

tools, and technical equipment.

● Must possess sufficient visual acuity and color perception to design,

program, and operate lighting systems.

● Must possess sufficient hearing to communicate effectively in high-noise

production environments.

● Ability to travel and work nontraditional schedules, including nights,

weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as business needs require.

EEO Information

Preston Productions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and

grooming practices), national origin, age (40 and over), medical condition, physical

or mental disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex

(including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes and pregnancy, childbirth and

related medical conditions), sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic

information/characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including

transgender identity or expression), reproductive decision making, military or

veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable

federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage individuals from

underrepresented groups to apply.

At-Will Employment

This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment.

Employment with Preston Productions LLC is At-Will unless otherwise specified by

law.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Please tell us about your lighting programming experience.
Please tell us about your lighting design experience.
Please tell us about your technical experience acting as a Master Electrician, Lighting Director or Crew Chief.

Work Location: In person

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