Touring Lighting Technician — Live Events

Lmg, Llc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Show Tech Lighting in Nashville is seeking a hands-on Show Tech Lighting 1 focused on touring and live events. You will travel to venues, set up, operate, and strike complex lighting systems to create the right atmosphere for each show.

Join a fast-paced team, review schedules and technical drawings, coordinate with clients and production crews, and ensure safety while delivering unforgettable experiences. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of touring lighting experience, a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years experience in touring events lighting setup, operation and strike.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-energy environments.

Responsibilities

• Focus primarily on touring and live event lighting setup and operation.
• Review show schedules, contracts, quotes, and technical drawings to plan setups.
• Design, set up, and operate complex lighting systems for events.
• Assist in warehouse prep, pulling, testing, and repairing lighting equipment.
• Travel to venues to assess staging, power, and setup requirements.
• Receive, inspect, and verify equipment against manifests.
• Act as Lead Show Technician or support role to implement show contracts.
• Direct and coordinate technicians and freelance labor when assigned.
• Operate lighting systems during shows to meet client expectations.
• Document show activities, hours, equipment issues, and client notes.
• Secure, strike, pack, and load lighting equipment for transport.
• Respond to client needs and technical issues during and after events.

Skills

Lighting setup

Lighting operation

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Show Tech Lighting in Nashville is seeking a hands-on Show Tech Lighting 1 focused on touring and live events. You will travel to venues, set up, operate, and strike complex lighting systems to create the right atmosphere for each show.

Join a fast-paced team, review schedules and technical drawings, coordinate with clients and production crews, and ensure safety while delivering unforgettable experiences. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of touring lighting experience, a high school diploma or