On-Site Show Caller - Contract
Contract | On-Site | Greenville, SC
Availability: Event-Based Engagement (Includes Rehearsal & Show Days)
Our client is seeking an experienced On-Site Show Caller to lead the execution of live event productions and serve as the central command point for all show flow, cueing, and technical coordination. This role is responsible for calling show cues in real time, managing run of show execution, directing transitions, and ensuring seamless integration across audiovisual, production, content, and speaker elements.
Operating at the intersection of Production, AV, Content, and Event Operations, this professional will lead Q-to-Q rehearsals, oversee technical show execution, manage multi-screen content environments, and maintain clear communication with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver a polished and engaging attendee experience. The ideal candidate thrives in high-pressure live event environments and brings the confidence, precision, and leadership required to execute complex corporate programs successfully.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
The ideal candidate will love this role because it places them at the center of live event execution, where preparation, precision, and leadership directly impact the success of the experience.
This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with talented production and technical teams, lead rehearsals, manage live show flow, and help deliver memorable event experiences for attendees and stakeholders. For professionals who enjoy the fast pace of live events and excel at balancing multiple moving parts while maintaining composure under pressure, this role provides both challenge and reward.
What You’ll Do:
As the On-Site Show Caller, you will help lead:
Show Calling & Live Event Execution
Call all show cues in real time, including run of show execution, speaker timing, walk-ons, transitions, presentations, and video playback
Serve as the central communication point for all technical and production teams during live event execution
Monitor pacing and timing throughout the program while adapting to real-time changes
Ensure seamless transitions between presenters, content segments, videos, and audience experiences
Production & Technical Coordination
Collaborate with AV, production, and content teams to align on show flow and technical execution
Coordinate cueing between presentation content, lighting, audio, video playback, and staging elements
Support final production readiness and technical checks before show execution
Maintain clear, concise communication with all show stakeholders
Content & Visual Management
Manage multi-screen visual environments and dynamic content changes
Coordinate timing and execution of presentation decks, videos, graphics, and visual assets
Ensure content transitions are delivered accurately and according to plan
Audio & Entertainment Management
Oversee audio elements including walk-on music, stingers, transitions, playlists, and show opens/closes
Coordinate timing across audio, visual, and presentation elements
Support flawless integration of all production components
Rehearsals & Show Readiness
Lead and direct Q-to-Q rehearsals and full run-throughs
Review run of show documentation and identify opportunities for improvement
Prepare presenters, speakers, and technical teams for live execution
Assist with contingency planning and issue resolution prior to show day
Team Leadership & Communication
Maintain professional communication with technical teams, presenters, and stakeholders
Provide calm leadership and decision-making in high-pressure environments
Direct technical teams while working in close proximity to attendees and executives
Ensure alignment across all show elements throughout rehearsals and live execution
Please note this role requires on-site presence and availability for rehearsal days and event execution. Candidates located within driving distance of Greenville, South Carolina, are strongly preferred.
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience as a Show Caller, Stage Manager, Technical Director, Live Event Producer, or similar production leadership role
Proven experience supporting corporate conferences, general sessions, executive presentations, or large-scale live events
Strong understanding of audiovisual production, show flow management, and technical event execution
Experience managing run of show documentation, cue sheets, and production timelines
Exceptional communication and leadership skills
Ability to remain calm, decisive, and solutions-oriented under pressure
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Hiring Process
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Complete Your Soundings Thrive Profile
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Receive an Update from Soundings
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4
If You Move Forward
Next steps may include a skills-based interview with Soundings, interviews with the client, and reference checks.
5
Job Offer
Final candidates will receive a formal offer directly from the client.
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