Job title: Lighting Technician
Location: [Company location / On location]
Reports to: [Gaffer or Lighting Director]
Employment type: [Full-time / Contract]
Job summary:
We're looking for a safety-focused Lighting Technician to set up, operate, and maintain lighting for [production type, e.g. film, television, live events, or theater] at [Company name]. You'll help create the lighting each scene or show needs.
This role keeps productions looking right and running safely. Well-planned lighting setups help teams stay on schedule and avoid costly delays and equipment damage.
Key responsibilities:
- Load, unload, rig, and set up lighting fixtures, stands, and cables.
- Follow lighting plots and instructions from the gaffer or lighting director.
- Operate lighting consoles and adjust cues during shoots or live shows.
- Run power distribution safely and manage cable routing on set.
- Test, maintain, and repair lighting equipment.
- Focus and adjust lights, gels, and diffusion to match the desired look.
- Follow workplace and electrical safety rules [such as OSHA in the US] at all times.
- Strike and pack equipment at the end of each job.
Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in lighting or electrical work preferred.
- [1+] years of experience in film, TV, theater, or event lighting.
- Working knowledge of LED, tungsten, and HMI fixtures.
- Ability to lift up to [50] pounds ([23] kg) and work at heights.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and long shifts.
Skills: - Safe electrical and rigging practices.
- Lighting console operation.
- Troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Teamwork on fast-paced sets.
- Attention to detail.
Nice to have: - Safety training, such as [an OSHA 10-Hour training card (US), IPAF (UK), or a White Card (AU)], or aerial lift (MEWP) operator training.
- Union membership, such as [IATSE (US), Bectu (UK), or MEAA (AU)].
Benefits: - [Health insurance]
- [Overtime pay]
- [Safety equipment provided]
- [Salary range]
