2027 Production/Tech Lead

JobTarget, LLC; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid travel

Double occupancy lodging

Event meals

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Team culture

Industry connections

Hands-on experience

Growth path

Job summary

Journey Dance Competition Tour seeks a Production/Tech Lead to oversee lighting, audio and video setup, delivering the technical experience for our live events. You will coordinate across departments, supervise load-ins/outs, and ensure safety and brand standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role demands strong AV skills, leadership, and the ability to troubleshoot on-site. Travel to event cities is required, with pre-event training and team collaboration at the core.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical production for live events.
• Ability to operate AV equipment and coordinate across departments.
• Capable of handling physical setup and on-site troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead load in and out of production equipment and set up stations.
• Oversee lighting setup, power, signal runs, and cable taping.
• Assist across technical and media departments during events.
• Manage all on-site technical aspects: lighting, sound, video, stage setup.
• Conduct on-site testing and troubleshoot issues to keep events on track.
• Provide coverage to videographer, photographer and audio teams.
• Travel from a meeting point to event cities as required.

Skills

Technical production

Leadership

Communication

Team-first mentality

Attention to detail

Long hours

Travel readiness

Tools

Lighting

Audio

Video

Cable management

Job description

Description:

About Us:

Journey Dance Competition takes pride in producing the industry's best dance competitions. We deliver exciting, world-class live events in a high-energy, feel-good atmosphere. Our team is made up of the friendliest and most dedicated professionals, who are driven by passion and have made the commitment to serve. Thanks to their extensive training, attention to detail, and our seamless, on-time events, we consistently surpass expectations, ensuring that each event leaves a lasting impression and creates unforgettable memories. Come work alongside a fired-up, passionate, and fun team that’s driven to do great work.

Our mission is to deliver the best dance competition experience, honoring every guest with care and detail—because everyone deserves to be recognized and celebrated.

What We Give Back

• Paid training, paid travel, double-occupancy lodging, and event meals
• Professional and self development — confidence, leadership, adaptability, communication, and real-world experience you'll carry for the rest of your career.
• A team culture worth showing up for — passionate team members who care as much as you do, and friendships that outlast the season.
• Industry connections — dance educators, choreographers, studio owners, and professionals from across the country
• Hands-on experience in live events, production, hospitality, customer service, and operations
• Room to grow — more responsibility, new skills, and a real path into leadership. A lot of our leads started exactly where you're about to.

About The Role:

The Production/Tech Lead will be the go-to person for technical assistance across all departments. This role is essential in creating the visual and technical experience for Journey events. The Production/Tech Lead oversees the setup and execution of all production elements, ensuring that every detail aligns with our high standards. The Production/Tech Lead will coordinate the setup of lighting fixtures, manage cable runs, and ensure that all wires are securely gaff-taped for safety and aesthetics. This position will actively assist with audio, photo, and video setups, working closely with the entire production team to maintain a seamless event flow. Leadership during truck load-in and load-out is a key responsibility, as is providing necessary breaks for our audio, photo, and video team members to maintain high energy throughout the event. This position demands strong technical skills in AV and troubleshooting, along with effective leadership abilities. This position is for detail-oriented, tech-savvy individuals with a passion for live events and production. If this is you

What a Weekend Actually Looks Like:

• Thursday — travel to the event city from your designated meeting point or airport
• Friday–Sunday — load in, early call times, long days, back-to-back sessions, awards ceremonies, load out
• Monday — travel home

What You Need to Know:

1. Seasonal employment with Journey Dance Competition Tour, January - July
2. Must be available for Mandatory Team Training; Virtual - December 11-13th, 2026; In Person - Jan. 8-10, 2027
3. Must be willing to travel by road or air
4. Must be 18 or older
5. Must be available from Thursday to Monday for travel
6. Travel from a specified meeting point or airport will be required
7. Minimum commitment 6 events or more
8. Paid training, travel, double occupancy lodging, and event meals
9. Ability to drive is a plus
10. Official government ID required
11. Background check required

Requirements:

What Winning Looks Like:

• Lead load in and out of the production equipment, as well as the setup and breakdown of stations
• Leads setup of stage lighting and TVs — placement, power and signal runs, cable taping, and breakdown.
• Assist with set-up and breakdown across all technical and media departments
• Oversee all technical aspects of the event, including lighting, sound, video and stage setup
• Conduct on-site testing of all equipment to troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues
• Ensure event production is on brand throughout the weekend
• Provide coverage to videographer, photographer, & audio
• Sorts and uploads judges' video critiques onsite throughout the event.
• Tracks and sorts routine videos throughout the event.
• Sort and upload video files provided by the videographer
• Troubleshoot as technical issues arise
• Capable of lifting a min 30 lbs to 50 lbs without assistance
• Attend to all other duties assigned by the Event Director(s) as needed

Skills Needed to Win:

• Proven experience in technical production for live events
• Basic knowledge of the functions and set-up of lighting, audio, and video
• Strong leadership and communication skills, emphasizing a team-first mentality
• Capable of thriving under pressure and adapting to evolving circumstances in a fast-paced environment
• A sharp attention to detail and a dedication to providing outstanding technical support for the event
• Ability to work long hours in high-stress theatrical production environments
• Dance/Entertainment industry background is a plus but not required

Who Thrives Here

Humble. You do the unglamorous work without being asked and without needing credit. You take feedback as a gift, not defensive. There's no job on site that's beneath you.

Hungry. You see the problem before it lands. You move with urgency. You'd rather be trusted with more than coast through less. You're the one asking "what else can I grab?"

Smart with people. You read a room. You can talk to a shy 7-year-old, a stressed studio director, and a teammate running on four hours of sleep — and leave all three better than you found them.

Be Part of the Team:

The job isn’t always easy, but that’s what makes it rewarding. You’ll be challenged, trusted, and pushed to grow while working alongside a team that cares deeply about what we do and the people we do it for. Bring your energy, your work ethic, and your heart. We’ll take care of the rest.

It’s a passion, and we’re dedicated to making an impact in the dance world. Join Team Journey!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Journey Dance Competition is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination of any kind. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

What does all of this mean? We hire the best person for the job—regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, etc.