LN Venues, Assistant Production Manager - Observatory Orange County
About The Position
The Assistant Production Manager works with the Production Manager on the on-stage, backstage, show settlement, and technical details of concerts and events at Live Nation-operated venues. The role coordinates between touring or client production teams and the venue, advances technical information and production requirements, and supports the planning and delivery of events from load-in through load-out. It also assists with settlement, vendor payments, labor tracking, budgeting, subcontractor management, and production staff onboarding and training. The position requires a flexible schedule, including days, nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays, and work in a fast-paced, often loud environment.
Requirements
- A combination of 3+ years of experience in event-based production, with an emphasis on live music.
- Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, hands-on approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Ability to work well under pressure and remain even-tempered.
- Ability to make clear, concise decisions, sometimes with limited information.
- Computer proficiency in Windows applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong professional references.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Comfort working in a high-energy, loud environment and tolerance for loud noise.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, bend, reach, and move equipment.
- Ability to lift or move up to 75 lbs using proper lifting techniques.
- Ability to wear a radio earpiece during the scheduled shift.
Nice To Haves
- General knowledge of venue operations and touring.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate between tour and/or client production teams and the Live Nation venue.
- Advance and obtain presale technical information, including production needs, rider requirements, and staging and capacity changes.
- Interface with local contractors, tours, clients renting Live Nation venues, and venue production teams to arrange show requirements, including stagehands, runners, security, casual labor, and rental equipment, emphasizing quality, reliability, and cost.
- Manage concerts and private events on show days from load-in to load-out, emphasizing customer service, adherence to schedules and sound restrictions, and cost containment.
- Assist the Production Manager with show accounting and settlement with artists, including vendor payments for show-related services.
- Assist the Production Manager with tracking labor costs and maintaining budgets for cost-effective operations.
- Assist with coordination and management of approved subcontractors and third-party vendors to support safe, efficient, and successful events.
- Assist the Production Manager with onboarding and training production staff, ensuring team readiness and adherence to best practices.
- Implement and execute Live Nation policies, procedures, and programs.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and mental health benefits for employees and their families.
- Access to a health care concierge and flexible or health savings accounts (FSA or HSA).
- Free concert tickets.
- Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days.
- 401(k) program with company match.
- Stock reimbursement program.
- New parent programs, including caregiver leave.
- Fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support.
- Career and skill development programs through School of Live.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.
- Volunteer time off and crowdfunding match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
