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Aurorachamber

Lighting & Media Manager

Aurorachamber, IL, United States

Paramount Theatre/Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA), an innovative organization located on Stolp Island in the Fox River in the heart of the richly diverse community of historic Aurora, Illinois (one hour from downtown Chicago), is seeking a Lighting & Media Manager.

ACCA operates four performance venues: the 6,000-person RiverEdge Park, the 1,843-seat landmark Paramount Theatre, the 165-seat, newly renovated Copley Theatre, and the brand new Stolp Island Theatre: a 9,000 square foot development that includes an intimate 98-seat theater. ACCA produces and presents over 500 performances each year, including star-studded touring productions, a self-produced Broadway Series of musicals, and the self-produced Bold Series for an annual audience of 350,000 patrons from over 250 communities.

DEPARTMENT – Audio, Lighting & Media Department

DIRECT REPORTING – This position reports to Director of Production (DoP)

POSITION STATUS & SCHEDULE– Full time exempt; generally 8-9 hour days Monday-Friday; extended hours during tech some weekends, evenings and holidays

COMPENSATION – Annual salary commensurate with experience and skill set with a minimum salary starting at $68,000. Position also qualifies for an excellent benefits package including health insurance, paid time off package, and matching 401k.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES – The Lighting and Media Manager will be responsible for departmental management of scheduling, budgeting, and inventory maintenance of the lighting and media equipment and management of install crews for these elements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Both Departments (Lighting and Media)
  • Read and become familiar with the scripts for upcoming productions
  • View and become familiar with scenic designs for each production with particular awareness of ALM integration
  • Attend show-related meetings and staff meetings and advocate for ALM Department’s interests
  • Work with the Production Management in support of strategic departmental development
  • Follow Paramount safety practices and maintain all ALM work areas in a safe and organized state.
  • Help to ensure lighting and media designs, integrations/installations, and striking are feasible with the given budget, timeline, and labor pool available
Production
  • Work with designers to secure rentals/exchanges and ensure related payments, deliveries, pick-ups, and returns happen on time and within budget
  • Work with Production Management to schedule hang, focus and strike of all lighting and media equipment
  • Coordinate rental dates and crossover for lighting and media between various productions
Inventory
  • Update and maintain inventories and ensure up-to-date inventories are posted on the website
  • Help to ensure REP plot paperwork is easily communicable to upcoming Presented Productions ALM Staff
  • Track rate of usage and replenish expendables and make purchases to maintain adequate supply
Budgeting
  • Prepare annual budget requests for Lighting and Media production and overhead budgets
  • Track spending and monitor budgets for Lighting and Media department
  • Pursue facility improvements, including researching and recommending capital purchases
Training
  • Coordinate workshops and training for crew to learn operation of new equipment
Non-Production Venues and Other
  • Support ALM needs at Paramount School of the Arts (PSA) and Events Dept.
  • Maintenance and upkeep of show production computers and software
Lighting
  • Work with Head Electrician (HE) and Lighting Designers to approve achievable designs and execute those designs on time and within budget
Media (Projections, Video etc.)
  • Ensure maintenance, repair, and storage of equipment
Departmental Management
  • Work with Audio Manager (AM) to schedule and supervise the Assistant Audio, Lighting & Media Manager (Asst ALM)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

  • Ability to safely navigate moving, lifting, and transporting equipment & materials
  • Experience in implementing and successfully tracking budgets
  • A hands-on attitude and willingness to assist
  • Superior communication, problem-solving, project management and organizational skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

  • 4-5 years of experience in regional or educational theatre
  • Current knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Proficiency in lighting and media departments of technical theatre

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and exactly TWO references using the online job application at https://paramountaurora.com/opportunities/

Or email ProductionJobs@paramountarts.com with the subject line “Lighting & Media Manager Job”

Or mail/drop off to: Aurora Civic Center Authority, ATTN: Yesenia Esparza, 8 East Galena Blvd., Suite 230, Aurora, IL 60506

ACCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

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