Freelance Lighting Technician - Live Events

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 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