Lead Live Events Technician & Show Master

Cordish Companies; Center (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordish Companies in Missouri seeks a Lead Production Technician to be the hands-on technical leader for live events, overseeing audio, lighting and on-site production across a high-volume venue. You will mix FOH audio, program and operate lighting, manage show cues, load-in and strike, and collaborate with Events and Operations teams.

This role requires 5+ years of live-event experience and flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on live event production experience.
• Strong proficiency in live audio mixing for multiple formats.
• Working knowledge of lighting programming and operation.
• Experience leading shows in fast-paced, public environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills under live-event pressure.
• Clear, collaborative communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical lead for live events, including public programming, private events, festivals, and recurring concert series.
• Mix live audio (FOH) for bands, DJs, speakers, and programmed events.
• Program, operate, and maintain lighting systems for live performances and special events.
• Execute show cues, transitions, and run-of-show elements with Events and Operations teams.
• Lead load-in, setup, soundcheck, show operation, and strike for assigned events.
• Operate and maintain in-house audio, lighting, and basic video systems.
• Troubleshoot issues in real time during events and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Provide input during planning and coordinate with third-party production vendors when required.

Skills

Live event production

Audio mixing (FOH)

Lighting programming

Troubleshooting under pressure

Cross-team collaboration

Communication

Tools

In-house audio systems

Lighting control systems

Basic video playback

Job description

Cordish Companies in Missouri seeks a Lead Production Technician to be the hands-on technical leader for live events, overseeing audio, lighting and on-site production across a high-volume venue. You will mix FOH audio, program and operate lighting, manage show cues, load-in and strike, and collaborate with Events and Operations teams.

This role requires 5+ years of live-event experience and flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays.