Audio Engineer / OffStage DJ – 2027 Dance Competition Tour Team
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True Talent Events is hiring energetic, technically skilled, and confident individuals to join our 2027 Dance Competition Tour Team as Audio Engineers / Offstage DJ!
True Talent Events is a growing family of dance event brands including True Talent Competition, Frequency Dance Challenge, Rock The City, Katapult Academy, and True View Productions. We produce regional competitions, National Finals, conventions, workshops, and special events throughout the year.
Our Audio Engineers / offstage DJ play a major role in the flow, energy, and overall experience of every event. From playing the correct competition music at exactly the right moment to keeping audio levels consistent, making announcements, and bringing energy to awards ceremonies, this position is at the center of the show.
This role is perfect for someone who is technically confident, quick-thinking, organized, comfortable on a microphone, and able to stay calm while managing the fast pace of a live event.
What You'll Do
As an Audio Engineer / DJ, you'll be responsible for operating the audio system throughout the competition while working closely with the Event Director, Backstage Manager, Tabulator, Judges, Production Team, and other Tour Team members to keep the show moving smoothly and on time.
Depending on the event, you may also serve as the Emcee, introducing routines, making announcements, interacting with the audience, and helping create the high-energy atmosphere we want dancers and families to experience.
At select events, this position may also assist with operating predetermined stage lighting cues.
All necessary equipment is provided.
Responsibilities include:
- Set up, test, operate, and break down audio equipment.
- Operate the audio console throughout competition.
- Play the correct music for every routine as directed by the Backstage Team.
- Confirm music is ready before each dancer takes the stage.
- Maintain smooth, consistent, and appropriate audio levels across all competition tracks.
- Monitor microphones and ensure announcements and speaking voices are clear throughout the venue.
- Play company-provided music between routines to maintain the energy and flow of the event.
- Introduce routines and make announcements with a clear, enthusiastic, and professional voice when assigned.
- Help maintain the personality and energy of the event without distracting from the dancers onstage.
- Communicate missing, incorrect, or problematic music immediately to the appropriate team members.
- Work closely with backstage and tabulation when performance order changes, routines are scratched, or the show is placed on hold.
- Run audio for awards ceremonies from start to finish.
- Assist with predetermined lighting cues when required.
- Toggle between performance, transition, and awards lighting cues when assigned.
- Troubleshoot audio issues quickly and professionally.
- Adapt audio setups and signal flow to accommodate different venues and technical environments.
- Care for and properly maintain company audio equipment.
- Assist with event setup and breakdown as needed.
- Attend all required Tour Team training sessions.
- Follow all True Talent Events policies and procedures.
- Complete additional responsibilities assigned by the Event Director or designee.
Who We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Technically skilled and comfortable working with professional audio equipment.
- Familiar with basic audio signal flow, mixing, gain structure, microphones, and troubleshooting.
- Able to quickly identify and solve technical problems.
- Comfortable working with computers, playback systems, and event technology.
- Confident speaking in front of large audiences.
- Able to bring energy and personality to a microphone while remaining professional.
- An excellent communicator who works well with multiple departments.
- Organized and able to follow a rapidly changing performance order.
- Able to remain focused and calm under pressure.
- Comfortable making quick decisions in a live event environment.
- Dependable and able to take ownership of an important production role.
- A team player with a positive attitude.
- Comfortable working long event days.
- Available for weekend travel throughout the 2027 season.
Previous live audio, theater, dance competition, concert, DJ, entertainment, production, or emcee experience is strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Seasonal employment with True Talent Events Tour, January - July
- Must be available for Mandatory Team Training; Virtual - December 2026; In Person - Jan. 8-10, 2027
- Must be willing to travel by road or air
- Must be 18 or older
- Must be available from Thursday to Monday for travel
- Travel from a specified meeting point or airport will be required
- Minimum commitment 5 events or more
- Paid training, travel, double occupancy lodging, and event meals
- Ability to drive is a plus
- Official government ID required
- Background check required
- Basic knowledge and understanding of audio signal flow, mixing, microphones, playback, and troubleshooting.
- Comfortable setting up, operating, and breaking down professional audio equipment.
- Strong computer and technology skills.
- Clear, confident, and enthusiastic speaking voice for Emcee responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain focused while managing multiple responsibilities.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic live event environment.
What Tour Life Looks Like
This is not a traditional Monday–Friday audio position. Our events primarily take place on weekends and may include travel, early mornings, late nights, long event days, and working in a different venue from one weekend to the next.
Every venue is different, and live events don't always go exactly according to plan. Our Audio Engineers need to be able to problem-solve, adapt, communicate, and keep the show moving without allowing the audience to see what's happening behind the scenes.
You'll also have an opportunity to help create the personality of our events. Whether you're introducing the next routine, keeping the audience engaged between performances, or bringing excitement to an awards ceremony, your energy helps shape the experience in the room.
Our Tour Team works hard, supports one another, and has a lot of fun along the way.
About True Talent Events
At True Talent Events, we believe every dancer and teacher who walks through our doors should feel welcomed, supported, respected, and seen.
Our mission is simple:
Create. Motivate. Educate.
The music, announcements, transitions, and energy in the room all contribute to that experience. Our Audio Engineers / Emcees make sure the technical side of the show feels effortless so our dancers can focus on what matters most—taking the stage and performing.
If you're ready to bring your technical knowledge, personality, problem-solving skills, and positive energy on the road with us, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the True Talent Events 2027 Tour Team!
Pay: $200.00 - $300.00 per day
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Work Location: On the road
