Live Event Production Lead — Tech & Lighting

JobTarget, LLC; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

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.