Description
The Bridge Theatre Lighting Department are currently looking for an enthusiastic and talented Lighting Operator to join our team for the run on our upcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Fixed Term Contract: Monday 19 May – Saturday 23 August, 2025. Salary: £850 per week.
We would welcome CVs from those who have at least 2 years' experience operating ETC consoles for professional live performances of a mid - large scale. As a lighting operator at The Bridge you will take responsibility for rig checks on a daily basis and operate the show for each performance.
You will be a key member of the production team for the run of the production, watching each performance and reporting on any issues to ensure the lighting design is maintained throughout the run.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Experience working as a Sound No.2 on high level theatre productions
- Experience managing and maintaining RF plots with high channel count digital radio microphone systems
- Experience mixing large scale theatre productions
- Experience with Yamaha consoles and D&B loudspeaker systems
- Experience with QLab, Ableton Live, D&B R1 software
- Approachable and friendly
- Good teamworking and leadership skills
- Punctual and reliable.
Desirable
- Experience with Sennheiser 6000 Radio Microphones
- Experience with Yamaha PM Rivage Consoles
- Experience working with TiMax or similar tracking systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include all tasks customarily performed by a Sound No.2 in respect of a theatrical production of an appropriate standard and scale including (but not limited to):
- Assisting the Head of Sound as required to establish, run, and maintain a first-class Sound department for the Production.
- Preparing, maintaining, and fitting cast radio microphones and trackers.
- Managing and maintaining the backstage plots and RF requirements of the show through the run, with the support of the Sound No.3
- Providing mix cover in agreement with the Head of Sound, mixing the show in line with the artistic aspirations of the Sound Designer and the Company. With potential for more mix responsibilities towards the end of the run.
- Scheduling and carrying out maintenance days in agreement with the Head of Sound.
Full list of duties available in job description.
To apply: please email [email protected] with your CV and covering letter about why you would like to be considered for the position. We also ask that you complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form via our website.