Freelance Lighting Technician

MCB Productions LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MCB Productions LLC seeks skilled freelance Lighting Technicians to support live events and corporate productions across New Jersey, New York City, and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include setup, programming, operation, and strike of lighting systems—intelligent fixtures, DMX networks, and control consoles.

Collaboration with project managers and crews is essential for seamless event execution. Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with professional lighting, strong troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting lighting systems for live events/theatre/corporate.
• Proficiency with ETC EOS consoles; ability to program cues and manage complex lighting.
• Knowledge of DMX, Art-Net, sACN and lighting network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with moving lights, LEDs, conventional fixtures, effects, rigging.
• Understanding of power distribution, load management and safe temporary power.
• Experience installing and focusing fixtures using truss, clamps & mounting systems.
• Experience on professional live productions, load-ins/rehearsals/show operation.
• Strong troubleshooting to resolve equipment/connectivity/control issues quickly.
• Strong communication and professional demeanor with clients and crew.
• Reliable, punctual, able to work independently or in a team under fast-paced conditions.
• Flexibility for evenings/weekends; capable of lifting and climbing ladders.
• OSHA 10/30 and aerial lift certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, install, program, operate, and strike professional lighting systems.
• Collaborate with project managers and crews to execute lighting designs.
• Ensure safety and compliance with electrical and venue requirements.

Skills

Lighting Experience

Lighting Control Systems

DMX & Networking

Lighting Equipment Knowledge

Power Distribution & Electrical Safety

Rigging & Installation

Production Experience

Technical Troubleshooting

Professionalism & Communication

Reliability & Adaptability

Physical & Scheduling Requirements

Preferred Certifications

Job description

MCB Productions LLC provides professional audio-visual solutions for performances, live events, and corporate clients, supporting a wide range of productions from small venues to large-scale shows. The company focuses on delivering reliable, high-quality technical services that enhance audience experience and meet client expectations. MCB Productions LLC works closely with performers, event organizers, and production teams to design and execute tailored audio-visual services. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, offering opportunities for technicians to apply their skills in diverse event settings.

Role Description

MCB Productions LLC is seeking skilled, dependable, and motivated Freelance Lighting Technicians to support our live event production operations throughout New Jersey, New York City, and the surrounding region. As a member of our production team, technicians will play an essential role in delivering professional lighting solutions for corporate events, live performances, theatrical productions, and other high-profile productions. Responsibilities include the preparation, installation, programming, operation, and strike of professional lighting systems, including intelligent fixtures, conventional lighting, DMX distribution, networking equipment, and lighting control consoles. Technicians will work closely with project managers, production crews, and other technical personnel to execute lighting designs, maintain efficient workflows, and ensure seamless event execution.As a representative of MCB Productions, technicians are expected to communicate professionally with clients, venues, and fellow crew members while contributing to an organized, collaborative, and solutions-oriented production environment. Candidates should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, managing changing production requirements, and maintaining high standards from initial load-in through final load-out.

Qualifications

• Lighting Experience: Demonstrates experience in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of professional lighting systems for live events, theatrical productions, and/or corporate events.
• Lighting Control Systems: Proficiency with professional lighting consoles, particularly ETC EOS platforms. Experience with programming cues, operating intelligent fixtures, and managing complex lighting systems is highly desirable.
• DMX & Networking: Working knowledge of DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and lighting network infrastructure, including addressing, signal distribution, and troubleshooting.
• Lighting Equipment Knowledge: Familiarity with moving lights, LED fixtures, conventional lighting instruments, atmospheric effects, and associated rigging and control equipment.
• Power Distribution & Electrical Safety: Understanding of entertainment power distribution, electrical load management, cable management, and safe power connections for temporary production environments.
• Rigging & Installation: Experience safely installing, positioning, focusing, and securing lighting fixtures using truss, pipe, clamps, and other industry-standard mounting systems.
• Production Experience: Previous experience working on professional live productions, including load-ins, technical rehearsals, show operation, and load-outs.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve equipment, connectivity, and control-related issues while minimizing disruptions to production schedules.
• Professionalism & Communication: Strong communication skills, a professional attitude, and the ability to work effectively with clients, venue personnel, production managers, and fellow technicians.
• Reliability & Adaptability: Dependable, punctual, and capable of working independently or as part of a production team in fast-paced environments with changing technical requirements.
• Physical & Scheduling Requirements: Ability to safely lift and transport production equipment, work on ladders or personnel lifts when properly trained, and accommodate flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.
• Preferred Certifications: Relevant technical training and certifications, including OSHA 10/30 and aerial lift certifications. These certifications are not required but are valued.