Show Lighting Technician

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Seasonal Show Lighting Technincian What you get to do: Participates as an integral contributor to the Theatrical Services and Entertainment Show Operations teams. Executes the operation and general maintenance of Show Product lighting and/or video, either as a console or followspot operator. Collaborates with Theatrical Services, Entertainment Show Production, and Entertainment Show Operations teams to achieve project goals and objectives. Works with outside contractors. Maintains Entertainment facilities and equipment. Works with department schedules and paperwork in order to achieve Entertainment product goals and objectives. Follows project timelines to ensure park and departmental goals, safety targets, and objectives are obtained. Follows park and department safety guidelines. Participates in the Theatrical Services department training programs. Participates in other duties as assigned to support park and departmental goals and objectives. Show Operations: Execute operational Show Product work based on park and department goals and objectives and other duties as assigned. Theatrical Services: Participates in the installation, removal, and maintenance of entertainment lighting and video equipment when Show Product is not operational. Training and Development: Participates in Theatrical Services training and development programs and department safety initiatives. What it takes to succeed: Proven technical skills, strong communication skills Positive attitude, team player Multi-tasking skills Collaboration skills Education and Special Skills: Must be 18 years of age or older Valid US Driver’s License required Associates or BA in Technical Theatre, Theatre Arts, or equivalent professional experience preferred. 2 years professional technical entertainment lighting experience preferred. Experience with ETC EOS family lighting consoles preferred. Experience with show control networking preferred (sACn, ArtNet). Experience with the maintenance of moving lights preferred (Robe, VariLite). Experience with hand tools and theatrical lighting equipment Ability to work at heights to over 75’ required. Ability to lift and move 50 pounds required. Ability to perform outdoor work in temperature extremes and overnight shifts required. EEO Employer: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS. Whether you’re a singer, dancer, actor, or performer, our parks are waiting for you. From thrilling live shows to captivating character interactions, there’s a role for everyone. Actors - Great stage presence and interactive comedic skills that excel at improvisation. Actors perform in multiple high-energy shows per day, on our stages and streets, to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime. Costumed Characters - Personable, animated people with fun, outgoing personalities to bring Sesame Street® characters to life. Share the joy of entertaining children and other guests as a costumed character by greeting guests, shaking hands, posing for pictures, and giving hugs. Costumed character performers also act as a character escort to assist with guest interactions. Dancers - Demonstrate technical proficiency in a variety of styles including jazz, musical theatre, ballet, and modern. Partnering skills, break dancing, tumbling, tap, or other specialties are a plus. Dancers perform in multiple high-energy shows per day to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime. Event Performers - Bring our special and seasonal events to life such as Event Host, Culinary Performers and Santa's Helpers. Instrumentalists - Proficient in percussion, brass, woodwinds or guitar. All instrumentalists should have the ability to play varying styles ranging from pop/rock to Motown to gospel and must be able to memorize music for shows and perform with great stage presence. Scare Squad - Enthusiastic performers, who are passionate about Halloween, to add fun and scary excitement to our award-winning Howl-O-Scream events. Vocalists - Great energy and stage presence who can demonstrate technical proficiency in a variety of styles including pop, rock, musical theatre, classical, contemporary, and a cappella vocal styling. Capacity to hear/sing harmonies is a must. Sight reading skills are not required but are preferred. Vocalists perform in multiple high-energy shows per day to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime. How should I prepare for my audition? You will be asked to learn a dance combination and participate in improve and athletic stamina exercises. Costumed character auditions are based primarily on movement, non-verbal communication, and physical coordination. Please arrive early enough to stretch and warm up before the audition begins. Please wear form fitting dance attire that allows a full range of movement and tennis or jazz shoes. Please do not wear jeans. Prepare a resume and headshot, which will be retained by the audition team. Please view our career opportunities website for current openings.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Valid US Driver’s License required
Ability to work at heights to over 75’ required.
Ability to lift and move 50 pounds required.
Ability to perform outdoor work in temperature extremes and overnight shifts required.
Proven technical skills, strong communication skills
Positive attitude, team player
Multi-tasking skills
Collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Associates or BA in Technical Theatre, Theatre Arts, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
2 years professional technical entertainment lighting experience preferred.
Experience with ETC EOS family lighting consoles preferred.
Experience with show control networking preferred (sACn, ArtNet).
Experience with the maintenance of moving lights preferred (Robe, VariLite).
Experience with hand tools and theatrical lighting equipment

Responsibilities

Participates as an integral contributor to the Theatrical Services and Entertainment Show Operations teams.
Executes the operation and general maintenance of Show Product lighting and/or video, either as a console or followspot operator.
Collaborates with Theatrical Services, Entertainment Show Production, and Entertainment Show Operations teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
Works with outside contractors.
Maintains Entertainment facilities and equipment.
Works with department schedules and paperwork in order to achieve Entertainment product goals and objectives.
Follows project timelines to ensure park and departmental goals, safety targets, and objectives are obtained.
Follows park and department safety guidelines.
Participates in the Theatrical Services department training programs.
Participates in other duties as assigned to support park and departmental goals and objectives.
Execute operational Show Product work based on park and department goals and objectives and other duties as assigned.
Participates in the installation, removal, and maintenance of entertainment lighting and video equipment when Show Product is not operational.
Participates in Theatrical Services training and development programs and department safety initiatives.