Head Electrician & Show Systems Lead - National Tour

Playbill, Inc.; Hudson (FL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Travel covered

Per diem

Completion stipend

Job summary

Playbill, Inc. seeks an experienced Head Electrician / Show Systems Engineer for The Sunkicks: Home for the Holidays - National Tour. Lead electrical, lighting, playback, video, and show-control systems on a non-union national tour.

The role requires strong organization, troubleshooting, and collaboration with the touring production team and local crews in a fast-paced road environment. Season dates are November–December 2026, with routing through multiple states.

Qualifications

• Seasonal engagement / touring production experience preferred.
• Experience with QLab, DMX/network, timecode, and show playback.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a touring team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain QLab and timecode-based playback systems.
• Execute and maintain lighting, video, and show-control trigger systems.
• Lead electrics load-in, focus, maintenance, and strike.
• Maintain touring lighting systems, power distribution, DMX, networking, and data infrastructure.
• Coordinate LED wall power and signal integration.
• Troubleshoot show control, playback, lighting, and related systems in real time.
• Maintain backup playback systems and manual override procedures.
• Supervise local electrics crews as needed.
• Assist across production departments to support daily operations.
• Maintain safety, reliability, and professionalism throughout the tour.

Skills

Touring electrics

Troubleshooting

Organization

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Tools

QLab

DMX/Networking

Timecode

Show playback

Job description

Playbill, Inc. seeks an experienced Head Electrician / Show Systems Engineer for The Sunkicks: Home for the Holidays - National Tour. Lead electrical, lighting, playback, video, and show-control systems on a non-union national tour.

The role requires strong organization, troubleshooting, and collaboration with the touring production team and local crews in a fast-paced road environment. Season dates are November–December 2026, with routing through multiple states.