Senior Live Event Technician & Show Lead

Kansas City Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Live! seeks a hands-on Lead Production Technician to own on-site execution of audio, lighting and show control for high-volume events in Kansas City. This role serves as the primary in-house technical owner for all events, ensuring quality, consistency, and safety.

You will mix FOH, operate lighting, coordinate with Events and Operations teams, and mentor junior technicians to uphold professional production standards across shows.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in outdoor venues, festivals, or entertainment districts.
• Familiarity with permanent-installed AV systems.
• Basic knowledge of video playback, signal flow, and show control.
• Experience leading or mentoring other technicians.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical lead for live events, including programming and festivals.
• Mix live audio (FOH) for bands, DJs, speakers, and programmed events.
• Program, operate, and maintain lighting systems for live performances.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Live audio mixing

Lighting programming

On-site production leadership

Troubleshooting under pressure

Cross-team communication

Job description

Kansas City Live! seeks a hands-on Lead Production Technician to own on-site execution of audio, lighting and show control for high-volume events in Kansas City. This role serves as the primary in-house technical owner for all events, ensuring quality, consistency, and safety.

You will mix FOH, operate lighting, coordinate with Events and Operations teams, and mentor junior technicians to uphold professional production standards across shows.