Switcher for National Dance Competition Tour

NY 411; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,700 - 221,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and food provided

Pay for training events

Competitive pay with increases

Job summary

A nationwide dance competition is seeking a Switcher/Video Console Operator for their touring team. This contracted position based in New York involves running a live switcher and managing video quality for performances. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, logistical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role requires travel and offers competitive pay with opportunities for personal and professional growth through various trainings and performances from January to May 2026.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to load in, load out, and carry heavy equipment.
• Ability to work well on little to no sleep.

Responsibilities

• Run a live switcher for video production.
• Manage quality of video recordings.
• Play age-appropriate music videos.

Skills

Communication

Logistical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Multi-tasking

Job description

Switcher for National Dance Competition Tour

This is a Contracted position in the field of Live Broadcast / Sports / TV News / Technical Operations, located in New York, NY.

The position pays $600.00 — $1,200.00 per job.

The employer is StarQuest Dance Competition.

StarQuest Dance Competition is a nationwide dance competition, touring to 70+ cities each year to deliver a truly unique experience to young performers. We are looking for motivated, positive, people‑oriented leaders to join our touring Road Warrior team!

What POSITIONS are we looking for?

Switcher/Video Console Operator: This position is for video technicians who are passionate about achieving high‑quality recordings and video production. This includes running a live switcher, playing age‑appropriate music videos to entertain the audience, and managing the overall quality of the video recordings, among other tasks. Proactivity, multi‑tasking, and confidence under time constraints are KEY.

What QUALITIES do our Road Warriors possess?

• A love of providing a great experience to guests of all ages
• Impeccable logistical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication
• Mastery of time management and multitasking
• Prior experience working in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to load in, load out, and carry heavy equipment
• Skill in moving quickly through time and space
• Ability to work well on little to no sleep (and thrive while doing it!)
• Sense of humor

What’s in it for YOU? This is a truly unique experience that will allow you to grow personally and professionally. You’ll work side by side with people who love what they do and who strive to find the best way to overcome obstacles and accomplish a common goal. It is challenging, yet extremely rewarding. With this type of work and schedule, you will have a one‑of‑a‑kind opportunity to evaluate your own skills and grow to your fullest potential.

Interview Dates: We will be hiring December for the 2026 season through virtual interviews. These will be scheduled on an individual basis.

Mandatory Training Event for all Road Warriors:

• Virtually January 3rd, 2026
• In Person in Lancaster, PA January 6th‑12th, 2026 – Pay provided. Transportation and lodging provided for in‑person training.

Tour Dates: January 16th – May 31st, 2026 (Excluding April 2nd‑6th). Most weeks you will travel to the event on Thursday early morning and return home on Monday afternoon.

Additional Details:

• Positions have no union jurisdiction
• Competitive pay with seasonal and yearly increases
• Travel, food (catered or per diem), and double occupancy lodging provided on the road

Want to embark on this journey with us? Please go to the website below. There you will find detailed job descriptions and information on how to apply. http://www.starquestdance.com/join-us/road-crew/

Experience

About StarQuest Dance Competition

StarQuest Dance Competition is a nationwide dance competition, touring to 70+ cities each year to deliver a truly unique experience to young performers.