Lighting Operator

This role operates lighting for live events at Deloitte University, requiring collaboration with designers, programming consoles, and executing cues during programs. It involves setting up, operating, and troubleshooting lighting systems for corporate events.

What you'd actually do

  1. Collaborate with the Lighting Designer and Producer to understand the creative vision and technical requirements of the program.
  2. Support and update the lighting console based on the designer’s plot and cue list.
  3. Create lighting looks for various segments (keynote speakers, panels, award presentations, walk-in/walk-out, etc.) and program transitions.
  4. As needed, focus and adjust lighting fixtures to achieve the desired coverage and effects.
  5. Build flexible cues that can be adapted for last-minute changes.

Skills

Required

  • 3–5 years of experience operating lighting for live events, corporate production, theater, or concerts.
  • Proven ability to program and operate professional lighting consoles
  • Experience supporting multi-day, corporate, event-based conferences
  • Experience supporting executive-level or high-visibility events.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Nice to have

  • experience with the grandMA lighting console and system preferred
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in Audio/Visual Production, Media Technology, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Analytical/ Decision Making Responsibilities
  • Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products
  • Can operate independently or with minimum supervision
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Ability to deliver technical demonstrations