Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The Supervisor of Lighting & Electrics will serve as a primary point of contact for lighting and power installation and equipment coordination throughout various seasonal events.  Using provided documentation and plans, this position will be responsible for facilitating staging and movement of equipment, tracking execution on site, and recording installation progress through communication with other departments and trades.

The Universal Studios Hollywood Entertainment Lighting & Electrics team serves as the primary lighting project management and design group for all Entertainment projects.  This team supports and interfaces with other Entertainment groups, including Creative, Production Design, Technical Design, Special Effects, Audio & Video, Show Control, and more to ensure successful creative and technical execution of all lighting and show power elements throughout the year.  It is the overall goal of this team to develop and create both creative and technical designs and processes throughout show lighting development and execution that leave a lasting impression on our guests and team members.

The Supervisor of Lighting & Electrics will focus on specific projects throughout the year and may be assigned a variety of types of projects based on department needs.  This includes, but is not limited to seasonal events, special events, infrastructure improvement projects, and research and development projects.  The level of involvement in these projects varies on the magnitude of the project assigned.  For some projects, an individual in this position may serve as an assistant to other Lighting & Electrics team members, or this individual may drive some projects independently.

In this role, in addition to the above, the Supervisor of Lighting & Electrics will –

Support the design development, production, operation, strike, and closeout of all show lighting and show power elements, including being able to communicate design intent to other groups.Will be responsible for pulling or directing the pulling and prep of equipment from the Entertainment warehouse based on provided gear lists.  May also be responsible for generating own gear lists on projects assigned.Ensure all equipment is in good condition and working order before sending it to site. Can perform basic troubleshooting on lighting and electrical equipment as assigned.  Flags equipment for repair or warranty service.Facilitate on-site logistics by submitting requests and managing on-site space in relation to their covered areas.  Coordinates lift orders and call offs as needed.Generates equipment asset reports, loss reports, and schedules for additional labor needed to assist with the above tasks.Coordinate the selection and hand off of practical lighting fixtures.Work with project management to establish and maintain budget and schedule, including providing requested financial information in a timely fashion for approval.Generate, collect, and execute any show lighting notes as required by covered area.Ensure all teams are working in a safe and efficient manner.Ability to understand and enforce department policies, procedures, and standards.Promote our Vision, Mission, and Core Values

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $27.00 - $30.00

QualificationsUnderstands the concepts of lighting design practices, including the properties and application of light as a tool to serve the overall creative and storytelling process.Familiarity with lighting and show power distribution systems, including both facility wide and temporary/touring-based systems.Ability to read and properly interpret a variety of types of drawings, including engineering documentation, code plans, and architectural plans.Proficiency in programs including AutoCAD and Vectorworks.Ability to interpret show lighting documentation as it relates to equipment shop prep, including equipment pull lists.Able to coordinate the receiving and return of show lighting equipment from a variety of show lighting rental vendors.Experience with office application, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc…Possess effective and concise communication skills required to interact with other design and technical groups.This position requires flexible availability.  Based on project needs, work will require on-site presence on weekends and will include overnight work.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency in Lightwright or generating required lighting documentation in Vectorworks.Understanding of generator powered or high voltage step down distribution systems.Has a basic understanding of low-voltage LED lighting and power/dimming systems.BA in theatre, architecture, design or similar field, or a minimum of 2 years in a theatrical, themed entertainment, touring, or similar environment applying the practices of lighting design or master electrician work, or lighting shop or warehouse work.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].