Live Event Production Lead — Tech & Lighting

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Freehold (NJ)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid training
Paid travel
Double occupancy lodging
Event meals
Professional development
Leadership opportunities
Team culture
Industry connections
Hands-on experience
Growth path

Job summary

Journey Dance Competition Tour seeks a Production/Tech Lead to oversee lighting, audio and video setup, delivering the technical experience for our live events. You will coordinate across departments, supervise load-ins/outs, and ensure safety and brand standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role demands strong AV skills, leadership, and the ability to troubleshoot on-site. Travel to event cities is required, with pre-event training and team collaboration at the core.

Qualifications

  • Experience in technical production for live events.
  • Ability to operate AV equipment and coordinate across departments.
  • Capable of handling physical setup and on-site troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead load in and out of production equipment and set up stations.
  • Oversee lighting setup, power, signal runs, and cable taping.
  • Assist across technical and media departments during events.
  • Manage all on-site technical aspects: lighting, sound, video, stage setup.
  • Conduct on-site testing and troubleshoot issues to keep events on track.
  • Provide coverage to videographer, photographer and audio teams.
  • Travel from a meeting point to event cities as required.

Skills

Technical production
Leadership
Communication
Team-first mentality
Attention to detail
Long hours
Travel readiness

Tools

Lighting
Audio
Video
Cable management

Job description

Journey Dance Competition Tour seeks a Production/Tech Lead to oversee lighting, audio and video setup, delivering the technical experience for our live events. You will coordinate across departments, supervise load-ins/outs, and ensure safety and brand standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role demands strong AV skills, leadership, and the ability to troubleshoot on-site. Travel to event cities is required, with pre-event training and team collaboration at the core.

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