Lighting Intern - Cincinnati Opera
About The Position
Founded in 1920, Cincinnati Opera is one of the oldest and most highly regarded opera companies in the United States. Known for its longstanding partnership with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, a roster of world-class singers, and its spectacular performance venue, Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati Opera has received numerous accolades and awards, including a recent nomination for the prestigious International Opera Award. Cincinnati Opera offers a primary season of performances from June through August (paid attendance 17,000-20,000), plus a host of events through the year, including educational programming, small-scale public performances, recitals, and fundraisers. The following description is meant to give an overview of positions and is not a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. There are two positions available. Applications will close on at 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 1, 2026. All applications should include a cover letter and resume. Please be able to provide references upon request. The Lighting Interns will assist the Lighting Director and Associate Lighting Designer with:
Requirements
- Experience with Vectorworks, Lightwright, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to read music is highly recommended.
Responsibilities
- Production notes and assignments as well as assisting in calling focus
- Creation of follow spot sheets and follow spot instruction during rehearsal
- Tracking and coordination of cue placements with stage management and other departments
- Tracking of lighting & electric expenditures
- Coordination of lighting meetings and schedules
- Management of inventory and tracking of rented items to ensure accurate returns
- Creation and maintenance of lighting plots and running paperwork
- Management of lighting materials archives
- Communication of lighting requests to crew & staff
- Possibility of participating in seasonal intern-led event pending final season programming
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
