Miami HEAT is hiring: Broadcast Services Lighting Technician in Miami
Miami HEAT, Miami, FL, United States, 33222
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Do you want to work for a Championship organization? We have the job for you! The Miami HEAT Broadcast Services team is seeking a Part-Time Lighting Technician! This role's primary responsibility is to provide special effect lighting support across a range of live events for the HEAT Group: Miami HEAT NBA Basketball games, Concerts, Special Corporate and Marketing Events. This position preserves and implements the Lighting Director’s programmed vision, and artistic integrity of the production/presentation according to the lighting needs of the presentation and the Arena’s safety policies and procedures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following are examples of the various functions required. The job requirements are not limited to the items on this list.
- Assists the Lighting Director with board programming, instrument focus, cable maintenance and spotlights.
- Arrangement and focusing of lights.
- Rigging and operating vital lighting equipment.
- Use and operate manual and computer-controlled lighting systems during the show.
- Installing and mounting lighting controls, devices, and components
- Sets up and operates Super Trooper follow spots
- Assists with load-in, set-up, strike and load-out of shows.
- Keeping and ensuring lighting equipment in a good and safe working condition.
- Assist with maintenance of lighting equipment: Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic lighting components.
- Develop a detailed knowledge of Lighting Hardware and Systems
- Assist Broadcast Services Department implement audio-visual requirements for events:
- PowerPoint presentations, audio and videoconferences.
- Set up & support press conferences
- The position involves a high degree of exposure, working with all levels of staffing and visitors including executive management and other high profile figures to provide live event services.
- The Lighting Technician may assist with pre-event planning and resource scheduling, technical briefing, live event management, technical delivery and post-event wrap-up.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- We are seeking someone who can become better at taking direction, personable, and comfortable working closely with a crew for hours at a time.
- Demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, be self-motivated and provide a positive work environment.
- Maintain a safe working environment at all times, by adhering to all established safety guidelines and measures; participate in all required safety classes and emergency rescue procedure trainings.
- Observe safe wiring practices and maintain equipment, in accordance with industry standards for safe operations;
- We would want this person to maintain a flexible schedule for special events, rehearsals/training, maintenance, and performances.
- Strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and attention to detail.
- Must have technical experience in all aspects of electrical, lighting, theatrical rigging, and stage management.
- Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent preferred. Must have high school diploma and/or currently attending Trade School with academics associated to Lighting. We would prefer at least 2 years of previous experience as a professional Lighting Technician or equivalent training. Proven understanding of digital test equipment for troubleshooting and repairs. Comprehension of basic principles of AC/DC electricity, basic electronics, and computer operations, as it pertains to lighting systems. Experience with AutoCAD preferred. Working knowledge and/or previous experience working with NBA, NCAA, and promoters such as AEG Live, Live Nation, FELD Entertainment, and other concert and family show promoters preferred. Experience with Grandma 2 console and/or software.
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