Your Path to Becoming a Bandit Lighting Technician
2.
INTERVIEW.
Our process includes a preliminary Zoom screening, followed by in-person interviews to get to know you better.
3.
FREELANCE.
Start as a freelance Best Tech, enjoying flexibility while gaining hands-on experience working in the shop and on tour.
4.
FULL-TIME.
Earn stability, benefits, tour priority, and road day bonuses as a full-time lighting tech, while also contributing on scheduled shop days.
5.
OFFICE.
When the time comes to step off the road, Bandit works to provide many long-term team members with office roles and a stable landing place.
Your Path to Becoming a Bandit Lighting Technician
2.
INTERVIEW.
Our process includes a preliminary Zoom screening, followed by in-person interviews to get to know you better.
3.
FREELANCE.
Start as a freelance Best Tech, enjoying flexibility while gaining hands-on experience working in the shop and on tour.
4.
FULL-TIME.
Earn stability, benefits, tour priority, and road day bonuses as a full-time lighting tech, while also contributing on scheduled shop days.
5.
OFFICE.
When the time comes to step off the road, Bandit works to provide many long-term team members with office roles and a stable landing place.
Your Path to Becoming a Bandit Lighting Technician
2.
INTERVIEW.
Our process includes a preliminary Zoom screening, followed by in-person interviews to get to know you better.
3.
FREELANCE.
Start as a freelance Best Tech, enjoying flexibility while gaining hands-on experience working in the shop and on tour.
4.
FULL-TIME.
Earn stability, benefits, tour priority, and road day bonuses as a full-time lighting tech, while also contributing on scheduled shop days.
5.
OFFICE.
When the time comes to step off the road, Bandit works to provide many long-term team members with office roles and a stable landing place.
Your Path to Becoming a Bandit Lighting Technician
2.
INTERVIEW.
Our process includes a preliminary Zoom screening, followed by in-person interviews to get to know you better.
3.
FREELANCE.
Start as a freelance Best Tech, enjoying flexibility while gaining hands-on experience working in the shop and on tour.
4.
FULL-TIME.
Earn stability, benefits, tour priority, and road day bonuses as a full-time lighting tech, while also contributing on scheduled shop days.
5.
OFFICE.
When the time comes to step off the road, Bandit works to provide many long-term team members with office roles and a stable landing place.
The Bandit Lites Benefit Package.
Industry-leading coverage designed to support your life and career.
The Bandit Lites Benefit Package.
Industry-leading coverage designed to support your life and career.
8% 401(k) Match
Bandit Lites matches your contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 8% of the federal limit, helping you invest confidently in your future.
Dental Care
Full dental coverage is included to keep your smile healthy and strong.
Medical Coverage
100% company-paid health insurance with global coverage ensures you’re protected wherever the job takes you.
Family & Medical Leave
Our benefits include job-protected leave for certain family or medical reasons.
Life Insurance
Company-paid life insurance provides added financial security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Long-Term Disability
Protects your income and well-being in case of an unexpected long-term injury or illness.
Workers' Compensation
Full coverage to safeguard you while you’re on the job, ensuring protection if accidents occur.
General Liability Protection
Company-backed liability coverage that supports you in the field and keeps your work worry-free.
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential support and resources designed to help you manage personal, financial, or professional challenges.
8% 401(k) Match
Bandit Lites matches your contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 8% of the federal limit, helping you invest confidently in your future.
Medical Coverage
100% company-paid health insurance with global coverage ensures you’re protected wherever the job takes you.
Dental Care
Full dental coverage is included to keep your smile healthy and strong.
Family & Medical Leave
Our benefits include job-protected leave for certain family or medical reasons.
Life Insurance
Company-paid life insurance provides added financial security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Long-Term Disability
Protects your income and well-being in case of an unexpected long-term injury or illness.
Workers' Compensation
Full coverage to safeguard you while you’re on the job, ensuring protection if accidents occur.
General Liability Protection
Company-backed liability coverage that supports you in the field and keeps your work worry-free.
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential support and resources designed to help you manage personal, financial, or professional challenges.
8% 401(k) Match
Bandit Lites matches your contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 8% of the federal limit, helping you invest confidently in your future.
Medical Coverage
100% company-paid health insurance with global coverage ensures you’re protected wherever the job takes you.
Dental Care
Full dental coverage is included to keep your smile healthy and strong.
Family & Medical Leave
Our benefits include maternity coverage, supporting you and your family during life's most important moments.
Life Insurance
Company-paid life insurance provides added financial security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Long-Term Disability
Protects your income and well-being in case of an unexpected long-term injury or illness.
Workers' Compensation
Full coverage to safeguard you while you’re on the job, ensuring protection if accidents occur.
General Liability Protection
Company-backed liability coverage that supports you in the field and keeps your work worry-free.
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential support and resources designed to help you manage personal, financial, or professional challenges.
8% 401(k) Match
Bandit Lites matches your contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 8% of the federal limit, helping you invest confidently in your future.
Medical Coverage
100% company-paid health insurance with global coverage ensures you’re protected wherever the job takes you.
Dental Care
Full dental coverage is included to keep your smile healthy and strong.
Family & Medical Leave
Our benefits include maternity coverage, supporting you and your family during life's most important moments.
Life Insurance
Company-paid life insurance provides added financial security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Long-Term Disability
Protects your income and well-being in case of an unexpected long-term injury or illness.
Workers' Compensation
Full coverage to safeguard you while you’re on the job, ensuring protection if accidents occur.
General Liability Protection
Company-backed liability coverage that supports you in the field and keeps your work worry-free.
Full annual PTO awarded on your hiring anniversary.
Full annual PTO awarded on your hiring anniversary.
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Bandit Lites helps people grow by giving them real opportunities and strong mentorship so they can find what truly fits them. It’s a place where learning is constant, and careers are built over time—not just jobs.
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Bandit Lites helps people grow by giving them real opportunities and strong mentorship so they can find what truly fits them. It’s a place where learning is constant, and careers are built over time—not just jobs.
“Our objective is for every team member to grow with us. 60 years of success proves it’s possible.”
Chase Strickland,
Bandit Lites Business Manager
Grow your career with Bandit Lites
Advancement and opportunity are at the heart of everything we do.
“Our objective is for every team member to grow with us. 60 years of success proves it’s possible.”
Chase Strickland,
Bandit Lites Business Manager
Grow your career with Bandit Lites.
Advancement and opportunity are at the heart of everything we do.
“Our objective is for every team member to grow with us. 60 years of success proves it’s possible.”
Chase Strickland,
Bandit Lites Business Manager
Grow your career with Bandit Lites.
Advancement and opportunity are at the heart of everything we do.
Freelance Opportunities
At Bandit Lites, Best Techs are trusted freelance lighting technicians who join our team on a project-by-project basis. These professionals work side-by-side with our full-time crew, bringing skill, reliability, and teamwork to every event. Whether loading in for a major tour, supporting a corporate production, or executing a local show, Best Techs operate at the same high standard of excellence that defines Bandit Lites.
To maintain both the quality of technicians we bring in and the standard by which we treat our team members, we operate differently than many lighting companies. Our process is intentional, structured, and built to protect both our technicians and our clients.
Freelance Opportunities
At Bandit Lites, Best Techs are trusted freelance lighting technicians who join our team on a project-by-project basis. These professionals work side-by-side with our full-time crew, bringing skill, reliability, and teamwork to every event. Whether loading in for a major tour, supporting a corporate production, or executing a local show, Best Techs operate at the same high standard of excellence that defines Bandit Lites.
To maintain both the quality of technicians we bring in and the standard by which we treat our team members, we operate differently than many lighting companies. Our process is intentional, structured, and built to protect both our technicians and our clients.
Internships & Programs
Kickstart your career in the entertainment industry with hands-on experience at Bandit Lites. Our internships give you the chance to learn from industry professionals, build your skills, and contribute to real projects that power world-class events. Whether your interests are in touring, integration, marketing, or operations, an internship at Bandit is the perfect first step.
Lighting Tech Internship
Nashville, TN
Gain hands-on training in live event production through our Lighting Technician Internship. Work alongside experienced professionals in the shop and on projects, learning the fundamentals of lighting, rigging, and touring while building skills for a future career at Bandit Lites.
Integration Internship
Knoxville, TN
Build real-world skills in system design and installation through our Lighting Integration Internship. Join our integration team on projects for venues, houses of worship, and other spaces, learning how to build, and implement professional lighting systems while preparing for a career in integration.
Office Intern
Knoxville, TN
Gain valuable behind-the-scenes experience in the business side of live event production. Work with our office staff while developing professional skills that support both our touring and integration teams, preparing you for a career in the entertainment industry.
Internships & Programs
Kickstart your career in the entertainment industry with hands-on experience at Bandit Lites. Our internships give you the chance to learn from industry professionals, build your skills, and contribute to real projects that power world-class events. Whether your interests are in touring, integration, marketing, or operations, an internship at Bandit is the perfect first step.
Lighting Tech Internship
Nashville, TN
Gain hands-on training in live event production through our Lighting Technician Internship. Work alongside experienced professionals in the shop and on projects, learning the fundamentals of lighting, rigging, and touring while building skills for a future career at Bandit Lites.
Integration Internship
Knoxville, TN
Build real-world skills in system design and installation through our Lighting Integration Internship. Join our integration team on projects for venues, houses of worship, and other spaces, learning how to build, and implement professional lighting systems while preparing for a career in integration.
Office Intern
Knoxville, TN
Gain valuable behind-the-scenes experience in the business side of live event production. Work with our office staff while developing professional skills that support both our touring and integration teams, preparing you for a career in the entertainment industry.
Internships & Programs
Kickstart your career in the entertainment industry with hands-on experience at Bandit Lites. Our internships give you the chance to learn from industry professionals, build your skills, and contribute to real projects that power world-class events. Whether your interests are in touring, integration, marketing, or operations, an internship at Bandit is the perfect first step.
Lighting Tech Internship
Nashville, TN
Gain hands-on training in live event production through our Lighting Technician Internship. Work alongside experienced professionals in the shop and on projects, learning the fundamentals of lighting, rigging, and touring while building skills for a future career at Bandit Lites.
Integration Internship
Knoxville, TN
Build real-world skills in system design and installation through our Lighting Integration Internship. Projects for venues, houses of worship, and other spaces, learning how to build, and implement professional lighting systems while preparing for a career in integration.
Office Intern
Knoxville, TN
Gain valuable behind-the-scenes experience in the business side of live event production. Work with our office staff while developing professional skills that support both our touring and integration teams, preparing you for a career in the entertainment industry.
Internships & Programs
Kickstart your career in the entertainment industry with hands-on experience at Bandit Lites. Our internships give you the chance to learn from industry professionals, build your skills, and contribute to real projects that power world-class events. Whether your interests are in touring, integration, marketing, or operations, an internship at Bandit is the perfect first step.
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Lighting Tech Internship
Nashville, TN
Gain hands-on training in live event production through our Lighting Technician Internship. Work alongside experienced professionals in the shop and on projects, learning the fundamentals of lighting, rigging, and touring while building skills for a future career at Bandit Lites.
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Integration Internship
Knoxville, TN
Build real-world skills in system design and installation through our Lighting Integration Internship. Join our integration team on projects for venues, houses of worship, and other spaces, learning how to build, and implement professional lighting systems while preparing for a career in integration.
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Office Intern
Knoxville, TN
Gain valuable behind-the-scenes experience in the business side of live event production. Work with our office staff while developing professional skills that support both our touring and integration teams, preparing you for a career in the entertainment industry.
20 Year Bandits Receive a Rolex Watch!
