Senior Live Event Technician & Show Lead

ENT1009ECIL; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ENT1009ECIL is seeking a Lead Production Technician in Kansas City, MO to oversee on-site audio, lighting, and production execution for high-volume live events. This hands-on role acts as the primary in-house technical owner for all events, ensuring high-quality, consistent results.

You will mix FOH audio, operate lighting systems, and lead on-site technical execution in collaboration with events and operations teams. Nights, weekends, and holidays are expected due to event schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on live event production experience.
• Strong ability to mix live audio for diverse acts and events.
• Working knowledge of lighting programming and operation for live entertainment.
• Ability to communicate clearly under pressure and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Audio mixing

Lighting programming

Live event supervision

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

FOH mixer

Lighting console

Video playback basics

Job description

ENT1009ECIL is seeking a Lead Production Technician in Kansas City, MO to oversee on-site audio, lighting, and production execution for high-volume live events. This hands-on role acts as the primary in-house technical owner for all events, ensuring high-quality, consistent results.

You will mix FOH audio, operate lighting systems, and lead on-site technical execution in collaboration with events and operations teams. Nights, weekends, and holidays are expected due to event schedules.