2027 Production/Tech Lead

Journey Dance Competition; Freehold, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Travel

Double occupancy lodging

Event meals

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Journey Dance Competition tours nationwide January–July, seeking a Production/Tech Lead to manage lighting, audio, video, and stage setups. You will coordinate truck load-in/out, troubleshoot equipment, and help maintain high energy and on-brand production throughout events.

This role requires travel, hands-on technical skills, and strong leadership to guide the production team and ensure safe, flawless performances.

Qualifications

• Must have strong AV technical skills and be detail-oriented.
• Experience coordinating production elements for live events preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work long event days is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead load in/out of production equipment.
• Set up stage lighting, power, signal runs, and cabling.
• Assist with setup and breakdown across technical/media departments.
• Oversee lighting, sound, video, and stage setup on site.
• Conduct on-site testing and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure production aligns with brand and runs smoothly.

Skills

AV setup

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Technical coordination

Cable management

Tools

Lighting equipment

Sound/video/TVs

Gaff tape

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