Company Information
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!
Job Summary
The Lighting Director will assist in all areas of lighting and visual production for venue events. The Lighting Director will serve as the main point of contact for shows, communicating with staff, vendors, security and artist management. Additionally, the position is responsible for coordinating and advancing production needs and requirements for all shows, and oversees all stage and technical needs including lighting, A/V, equipment and venue maintenance.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for set up, operation and maintenance of venue lighting system.
- Operate lights during shows configuring color and tone to ensure artist’s vision and mood are achieved.
- Serve as back-up for A/V and PA systems.
- Responsible for set up, operation and maintenance of A/V system.
- Venue maintenance including lighting, stage and equipment.
- Responsible for set up and break down of equipment on stage.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred)
- 4-6 years related work experience
- Ability to operate light and plan for live production events
- Working knowledge of stand tools and equipment of the trade
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships
- Strong listening and verbal communication skills
- Computer literate and proficient in MS Office Professional Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Able to work various hours: nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Experience with music industry preferred
Pay Scale: $27.58 - $35.57/hour
Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.
Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.