Lighting Engineer

Job Description

Lighting Engineer

Venue: O2 Academy Birmingham

Company: Academy Music Group

Reports to: Technical Manager

Working Hours: Part-time, casual

Role

Lighting Engineers are key members of the team on event days, to provide seamless and exceptional client services and be a central link between our venue and our visiting productions. You will contribute to the effective running of our shows, be passionate about the entertainment industry and provide running services across a wide variety of live events.
Our Team
Our Lighting Engineers are integral members of the team at O2 Academy Birmingham, an established and thriving live music and club venue, where our shows and events are as diverse as the individuals within it. With a positive and supportive approach, the successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated, creative team, drive our core values of excellence and inclusivity, and deliver the very best experiences in live entertainment.

About You

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience
• Experience using a range of lighting fixtures and control systems
• Understanding of control protocols
• Experience with touring bands desirable
• Creative problem solving abilities
• Excellent time management and comfortable working to tight deadlines
• Proven track record
• Good communication and diplomacy skills

What We Need
• Enthusiasm for the live events industry
• Flexibility to work irregular hours (weekends/evenings/public holidays)
• Willingness to build positive working relationships
• A proactive organiser with clear attention to detail
• Commitment to learning new technology

What You'll Be Doing
• Working with visiting productions to produce their show
• Ensure correct operation of in house and touring equipment
• Fault finding and resolution
• Operation of stage lighting for support and headline artists shows
• Assist visiting production with changeover and pack down
• Repair and maintenance of in house equipment
• Maintain first-rate relationships with clients
• Work collaboratively with the venue team
• Publicly represent the venue and Company in a professional manner

The Company

Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK's leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances. #AMG

AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.

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