Lead Production Technician

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Center (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment seeks a Lead Production Technician to act as the hands-on technical leader for high-volume live events, responsible for audio, lighting, and on-site production execution.

The role serves as the in-house owner for events, ensuring consistent, high-quality technical delivery while coordinating with events and operations teams. The position requires hands-on skills and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on live event production experience.
• Strong proficiency in live audio mixing for bands, DJs, and spoken-word events.
• Working knowledge of lighting programming and operation for live entertainment.
• Experience operating shows in fast-paced, public-facing environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills under live-event pressure.
• Clear communication and ability to work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical lead for live events and ensure high-quality execution.
• Mix live audio (FOH) for bands, DJs, speakers, and programmed events.
• Program, operate, and maintain lighting systems for live performances.
• Execute show cues and transitions in coordination with Events Manager.
• Lead load-in, setup, soundcheck, operation, and strike for assigned events.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and visiting technicians as needed.

Skills

Live event production

Audio mixing

Lighting programming

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Venue operations

Tools

FOH mixing console

Lighting console

Audio gear familiarity

Basic video systems

Job description

Description

Position Summary:The Lead Production Technician is a hands-on, show-level technical leader responsible for audio, lighting, and on-site production execution across a high-volume live events environment. This role serves as the primary in-house technical owner for all events, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution while reducing reliance on third-party production labor.

The Lead Production Technician is a working technician who mixes audio, operates lighting, and leads on-site technical execution in collaboration with the events and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Show Execution & Technical Operations

• 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 in coordination with the Events Manager and Event Operations Manager
• Lead load-in, setup, soundcheck, show operation, and strike for assigned events

Equipment & Systems

• Operate and maintain in-house audio, lighting, and basic video systems
• Troubleshoot technical issues in real time during live events
• Assist with preventative maintenance, organization, and readiness of production equipment
• Communicate system limitations or technical needs during event planning phases
• Work closely with the Event Operations Manager on day-of execution and technical logistics
• Support the Events Manager during planning by providing technical input and feasibility guidance
• Coordinate with third-party production vendors when supplemental labor or specialty support is required
• Serve as the primary point of contact for visiting technicians on applicable events

Standards & Consistency

• Help establish and maintain consistent production standards across events
• Ensure safe and professional technical practices at all times
• Contribute to post-event debriefs and continuous improvement discussions

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of hands-on live event production experience
• Strong proficiency in live audio mixing for bands, DJs, and spoken-word events
• Working knowledge of lighting programming and operation for live entertainment
• Experience operating shows in fast-paced, public-facing environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills under live-event pressure
• Clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments

Preferred

• Familiarity with permanent-installed AV systems
• Basic knowledge of video playback, signal flow, and show control
• Experience leading or mentoring other technicians
• This role is primarily event-based and will require nights, weekends, and holidays
• Schedule will flex based on event volume and seasonality
• Physical requirements include lifting equipment, standing for extended periods, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions

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