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About the Role

The Event Production Specialist - Lighting will be responsible for executing technical productions on complex and high visibility events at an expert level. The role requires a deep passion and understanding of lighting systems, core stage & event lighting concepts as well as lighting for hybrid events/video recording. The goal is to provide a seamless technology experience to all attendees, press and partners, as well as create a more efficient and reliable technical environment for event staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

Execute scene shifts and show cues in a safe and timely manner during rehearsals and performances.
Assist in maintenance of lighting fixtures/consoles and escalate known issues for vendor support.
Support cross functionality to achieve event host goals.
Provide specifications for rental requirements when necessary.
Interact with visiting production companies and provide ‘shadow’ support/guidance.
Create/distribute light plots as needed.
Participate in the striking and load-in of new and existing shows.
Build/collaborate on cue sheets/run of show documentation for each event.
Perform regularly scheduled system maintenance checks to ensure all equipment is working properly.
Flex into other operational event production roles as skills and training allow.
Assume responsibility for own environment, ensuring adherence to health and safety policies.
Work intelligently and ensure that team management is aware of problems or issues which negatively affect productivity.
Build excellent relations with the team, clients, vendors, and key venues through positive communications.
Ensure knowledge is shared within the team to enable them to work smarter.
Work on ad hoc requests as required, typically during quiet times.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience.
Deep understanding of ETC ION and GrandMA 3 lighting controllers.
Intimate knowledge and experience with a variety of lighting fixtures including movers.
High level of proficiency in the technical delivery of high-quality events.
Experience operating large format event production systems.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Experience managing day-to-day changes at every level of detail.
Understanding of TCP/IP networking.
Ability to multi-task and support a high volume of complex events.
Fluent in English.
Ability to work onsite.
Flexibility to be deployed to support across the campus as required.

Skills

Lighting systems
Core stage & event lighting concepts
Lighting for hybrid events/video recording
ETC ION
GrandMA 3 lighting controllers
Movers
Technical delivery of high-quality events
Operating large format event production systems
Communication
Customer service
Managing day-to-day changes
TCP/IP networking
Multi-tasking

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time
On-site
Fixed-term contract

Experience Level

5-7 years

Salary/Compensations

$77,700.00 - $89,355.00 (prorated based on duration)

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision (including HDHP with HSA option)
401(k)
Five Flexible Spending Accounts Options
Generous Paid Time Off Allowance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life, Disability & Pet Coverages
Wellness Stipend
Complimentary access to Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo & more
Aura Identity Theft Protection

About the Company

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services.
For 30 years, FIRST has utilized three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency.
Managing over 37,000 events & projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors.
FIRST is part of the broader Encore family of companies. Encore is a global leader in event production and technology.
Consistently recognized for excellence, recent honors include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more.

Equal Opportunity

FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.