Freelance Lighting Technician

Sight & Sound Productions

Jacksonville, FLContractPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Jacksonville, FL
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Job overview

Sight & Sound Productions is hiring a Freelance Lighting Technician. Sight & Sound Productions is seeking Freelance Lighting Technicians to support live event productions. This role is for detail-oriented professionals passionate about creating atmosphere and visual impact through lighting. Responsibilities include setting up, programming, and operating lighting systems, working with various lighting fixtures, and collaborating with the production team to design and execute lighting looks.

Key focus areas include Set up, program, and operate lighting systems for live events, Work with conventional, LED, and intelligent lighting fixtures, and Collaborate with the production team to design and execute lighting looks.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Lighting Experience, Reliable Transportation, and Work Nights/Weekends. Important skills include DMX Addressing, Fixture Maintenance, Collaboration, Time Management, Problem-Solving, and Communication. Preferred (not required): Set Up Lighting Systems, Program Lighting Systems, Operate Lighting Systems, and Conventional Lighting Fixtures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

DMX AddressingFixture MaintenanceCollaborationTime ManagementProblem-SolvingCommunicationSet Up Lighting SystemsProgram Lighting SystemsOperate Lighting SystemsConventional Lighting FixturesLED Lighting FixturesIntelligent Lighting FixturesCollaborate With Production TeamDesign Lighting LooksExecute Lighting LooksRiggingCablingPower DistributionMA ConsoleETC ConsoleChamsys Console

Qualifications

2+ Years Lighting ExperienceReliable TransportationWillingness to Work Nights/WeekendsAvailability for Local TravelAbility to Lift 50 Lbs

Full job description

Location: Jacksonville, FL (and surrounding areas)

Employment Type: Freelance / Contract

About the Role:

Sight & Sound Productions is hiring Freelance Lighting Technicians to support our live event productions. This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals with a passion for creating atmosphere and visual impact through lighting.

Responsibilities:

  • Set up, program, and operate lighting systems for live events

  • Work with conventional, LED, and intelligent lighting fixtures

  • Collaborate with the production team to design and execute lighting looks

  • Assist with rigging, cabling, and power distribution as needed

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of lighting experience in live events or theatre

  • Proficiency with consoles such as MA, ETC, or Chamsys preferred

  • Knowledge of DMX addressing, power distribution, and fixture maintenance

  • Strong teamwork and time management skills

  • Reliable transportation and willingness to work nights/weekends

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

  • Availability for local travel

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs

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