Senior Live Event Technician – A/V & Lighting Lead

avad3 Event Production; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

avad3 Event Production seeks a Senior Event Production Tech to join our team for a dynamic lineup of local events in Northwest Arkansas and nationwide, with about 18 travel shows annually. You will plan, prep, pack, and operate technical gear across audio, video, lighting, and staging, serving as a lead technician when needed.

The role requires 3-5+ years in live event production, proficiency with pro gear, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in live event production (audio, video, lighting; volunteer or paid)
• Working knowledge of professional-grade event gear and systems (cabling, signal flow, troubleshooting)
• Strength in at least one of Audio, Video or Lighting
• Broad proficiency across all departments
• Willing to travel for around 18 events annually
• Valid driver's license; ability to drive vans/box trucks a plus
• Comfortable with physical labor, lifting heavy gear, loading/unloading trucks, long show cycles

Responsibilities

• Prep, test, and pack all show-specific gear based on project needs and technical requirements.
• Build and submit tech plans for assigned events, including gear lists, cable plans, and setup notes.
• Execute load-ins, show operation, and strikes, serving as a lead technician on-site as needed.
• Operate and troubleshoot gear across audio, video, lighting and staging disciplines.
• Maintain equipment and report necessary repairs or replacements.
• Coordinate with production managers to ensure tech plans align with client expectations and production goals.
• Load and unload trucks; maintain gear organization and safety.
• Assist in continuous improvement of shop and gear prep systems.

Skills

Event gear proficiency

Strong communicator

Team collaboration

Travel-ready

Tools

MA3 Consoles

ProPresenter

Vectorworks

Midas/Yamaha Consoles

Job description

avad3 Event Production seeks a Senior Event Production Tech to join our team for a dynamic lineup of local events in Northwest Arkansas and nationwide, with about 18 travel shows annually. You will plan, prep, pack, and operate technical gear across audio, video, lighting, and staging, serving as a lead technician when needed.

The role requires 3-5+ years in live event production, proficiency with pro gear, and strong communication.