Manager of Lighting and Video

Description

At Zach, we believe in the power of light—to illuminate new ideas, spark imagination, and bring people together. As Austin’s leading professional producing theater, we create vibrant, intimate theater experiences that engage, inspire, and connect our community. The Manager of Lighting and Video oversees and is responsible for the planning, execution and upkeep of all lighting, video, and special effects for all productions and special events.

This position also recruits, trains and contracts all lighting and video employees including full time staff, Spot operator, video programmers, and deck electricians.

• Ensures the safe and on-time delivery of all lighting, video, and special effects needs for productions and special events.
• Manages the safe, timely and economical installation, maintenance, improvement and organization of all lighting, video, and special effects equipment systems.
• Manage inventory, expendables and labor budgets for Lighting and Video.
• Trains, schedules and supervises lighting and video crews for all productions and events.
• Responsible for the planning of lighting and video production logistics for load-in, load-out, and changeovers.
• Coordinates with Lighting and Video designers to effectively oversee and staff Pre- production, Hang, Focus, Programming, Technical Rehearsals, Notes Sessions, and Performance Calls.
• Designs lighting for Zach events, and fundraisers as needed.
• Tracks shop and production budgets as they pertain to Lighting and Video.
• Process time sheets & negotiate pay rates for lighting and video crew as approved by the Director of Production.
• Develops and maintains standard repertory lighting and video plots and inventory dedicated to the Kleberg and Whisenhunt theatres, including standard operating procedures for external rentals in both supervised and unsupervised capacities.
• Sources and procures production specific equipment, hardware, and consumables as needed in coordination with Designer specifications and Director of Production approved budgets.
• Responsible for the maintenance and installation of all video and networking equipment for productions, special events, and rentals.
• Supervises and coordinates with video programmers per production; acts as programmer for special events and rentals.
• Participates in establishing and enforcing safety practices in all venues and ensures that employees are trained as required by applicable standards. This includes participation in the annual Production safety training.
• Coordinate with the Stage Operations Supervisor and Technical Director to ensure all rigging, fall arrest, and other safe work practices adhere to ZACH policy and industry standards.

• Demonstrated planning, organizational, team-building and command skills.
• Demonstrated multitasking, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise crews on simultaneous projects across multiple venues.
• Ability to interface with guest artists and resident staff to forward organizational and artistic goals.
• Ability to anticipate and address challenges that span multiple departments.
• Extensive knowledge of networking, Qlab, and projection equipment as pertains to video design for the theater.
• Ability to design and implement stage lighting and special effects for productions, rentals, concerts, and special events.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to be detailed when typing and proofing materials.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Production.
• Assists other departments as needed.
• Perform all work with a direct reflection of the Mission, Vision and Values of ZACH Theatre.

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