Lighting Specialist

The New World Symphony (NWS) is where the future of orchestral music is envisioned, cultivated and shared. Under the direction of Artistic Director Stéphane Denève, its unique fellowship program trains music school graduates for leadership roles in the field of classical music. Artistic excellence, connection to audiences, engaging communities and entrepreneurial activities are pillars of the experiential curriculum.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lighting Specialist oversees all aspects of New World Symphony’s (NWS’s) institutional lighting operations for performances, events, and other activities at the New World Center (NWC) for both NWS and its external partners and rental clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

65%:
Lighting Operations

• As directed by the Technical Director, manage all aspects of institutional lighting design and operations, including design strategies and scheduling
• Oversee lighting operations for all institutional activities and events; serve as primary lighting board operator projects and events
• Liaise with rental clients and other external parties regarding lighting-related activities for their events at NWC and adjacent Sound Scape Park; oversee lighting-related activities for select rental events
• Liaise with visiting lighting and video artists, and provide necessary technical information and production support to ensure effective presentation of their work
• As directed by the Technical Director, assist in all lighting hang & focus, programming, and other lighting/electrics work calls; operate follow spots as necessary
• As directed by the Technical Director, assist in all lighting hang & focus, programming, and other lighting/electrics work calls; operate follow spots as necessary

20%:
Equipment and Facility Maintenance

• In collaboration with the Technical Director, oversee functional integrity of all lighting equipment and infrastructure throughout NWC by performing routine maintenance and repairs, managing externally performed repairs, and recommending and managing future lighting-related equipment purchases and rentals
• In collaboration with the Technical Director, oversee and maintain venue lighting documentation and paperwork, including lighting plots, patch information, and other production documentation to support institutional and rental activities

10%:
Performance and Event Logistics

• As directed by the Technical Director, assist other production staff in timely execution of production logistics and operations including load-in, setup, operation, changeover, tear-down, and load-out of stage equipment (including staging, lighting, audio, and video systems) for rehearsals, events, and performances for both New World Symphony and external/rental clients and partners held at the New World Center, as well as for NWS events and productions elsewhere in the Miami area and on domestic and international tours

5%:
Administrative/Other Duties

• Develop and manage lighting equipment and design-related budgets in consultation with Vice President, Program Operations; monitor and provide initial approval of lighting-related check requests, purchase orders and expense reports
• Participate in weekly departmental and other production meetings
• Assist in other departmental projects and support other team members as necessary and required
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in show production or another related field; minimum of three to five years of relevant experience at an event production company, music school, orchestra, touring company or other performing arts organization; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated skill with theatrical lighting equipment specifically intelligent and moving head fixtures, GrandMA2/3 lighting consoles, DMX and basic understanding of lighting networking protocols such as sACN, and artNET
• Demonstrated working knowledge of three-phase power and related systems
• Demonstrated skill with Vectorworks, AutoCAD & Light wright software
• Basic knowledge of video projection systems, audio equipment and sound reinforcement
• Gen…