LN Concerts, Assistant Production Manager
Description
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE JOB
The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for all off-stage, backstage, and non-technical details of concerts and events. This includes advancing and obtaining hospitality, VIP, and merchandise information, as well as rider requirements, staffing, scheduling, and operational needs,
What This Role Will Do
- Ensure positive and creative environment for Production team
- Assist day-of-show in maintaining department standards for all production positions
- Develop and maintain department manuals and training materials for all production positions
- Assist and support production department personnel with job functions as needed
- Complete and distribute a daily show flash (P&L) of every event
- Have a detailed understanding of deal structure and the settlement process
- Assist in in managing budgetary requirements and tracking the financial aspects of shows
- Create and maintain daily band cost spreadsheet
- Ensure production department is following standard operating procedures
- Implement daily and weekly show schedule
- Work with the Production Manager scheduling appropriate number of staff while maintaining labor costs within the assigned budgetary guidelines
- Ensure all procedures are cost effective
- Maintain regular communications with Production Manager and the GM
- Advance and facilitate all tour merchandise needs
- Collect merchandise settlements per contracted agreements
- Facilitate proper interdepartmental communication and organization
- Assist in managing stage, sound, and lighting crews
- Will lead the production team for special events or shows should the production manager be unable to attend
- Coordinate operational feedback with the Production Manager
- Advance details for VIP Meet & Greets, Soundcheck Parties, and Backstage Experiences
- Assist with operation needs of any VIP engagements
- Advance backstage food and beverage/hospitality requirements
- Ensure information is distributed to Production Coordinator in a timely basis
- Responsible for scheduling casual labor such as runners and merchandise vendors
- Advise and implement needed venue projects including upgrades and repairs
- Attend production and operation meetings as outlined by Production Manager
- Maintain a detailed and thorough filing system of all “past show” files on the shared drive
- Maintain accurate daily show records
- Responsible for documenting and delivering disciplinary actions to production crew
Requirements
What This Person Will Bring
Required:
- Flexible Schedule (days/nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays)
- Calm, Professional and customer service oriented
- Ability to make clear concise decisions, sometimes with limited information
- 3 years minimum Tour and Stage Production experience
- Strong people skills with an emphasis on competent and diplomatic communication with tour/production manager representatives
- Experience in stage lighting, pro audio systems and basic video systems
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Computer literate in Windows applications (Excel and Word a must)
- Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- High School Diploma
- Tolerance of all cultures, music, and art forms
Preferred:
- Some College or College Degree in related field
- Point of Sales knowledge
- Multitasking Skills
- Cash handling experience
- Experience in a live music environment
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Working environment is fast-paced and often loud and stressful
- Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing, lifting, bending, reaching, and working on your feet
- Must be able to lift or move up to 75 lbs using proper lifting techniques
- Tolerance of loud noise level in working environment
- Able to wear a radio earpiece during the scheduled shift
Benefits & Perks
The expected compensation for this position in California is:
- $64,480.00 USD - $80,000.00 USD
Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
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Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to Work® and named one of People Magazine’s Top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live events and ticketing. With business operations and corporate functions across 5 major divisions, Ticketmaster, House of Blues, Concerts, Media & Sponsorship, and Artist Nation, we offer exciting opportunities across every discipline. Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the perks we offer our full-time, global workforce. For any stage in your career, our benefits are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment, 6 months paid caregiver leave, Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker on your work trips), Music@Home (cultivate your little ones music interest), and tuition reimbursement for ongoing career development. Plus, you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge.see more