Lighting
Spot Operator Jobs
A Spot Operator runs followspot fixtures during live events and performances. They track presenters, performers, and award recipients with a focused beam of light, following cues from the lighting designer or stage manager. Spot operators need steady hands, quick reflexes, and the ability to follow spoken cues precisely.
What You'll Do
- •Operate a followspot to track performers on stage
- •Follow verbal cues from the lighting designer or stage manager
- •Adjust intensity, iris, and color as directed
- •Maintain smooth, steady movement throughout the show
- •Communicate via intercom with the production team
Gear You Should Know
Robert Juliat followspots, Lycian followspots, Super Trooper, RoboSpot
Spot Operator Jobs by City
San Francisco, CA
$325 – $475 / day
Los Angeles, CA
$300 – $450 / day
San Diego, CA
$300 – $425 / day
San Jose, CA
$325 – $450 / day
Sacramento, CA
$275 – $400 / day
Las Vegas, NV
$300 – $425 / day
New York, NY
$325 – $500 / day
Chicago, IL
$275 – $425 / day
Dallas, TX
$250 – $375 / day
Orlando, FL
$250 – $375 / day
Nashville, TN
$250 – $375 / day
Atlanta, GA
$250 – $375 / day
Seattle, WA
$300 – $450 / day
Denver, CO
$275 – $400 / day
Miami, FL
$275 – $400 / day
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