LN Venues, Assistant Production Manager - Observatory Orange County

Live Nation Entertainment•Santa Ana, CA

2d•$59,000 - $75,000

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, and supports day-of-show management, budgets, vendor coordination, staff onboarding, and event settlement. The position requires flexibility for days, nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays, and takes place in a fast-paced, often loud and stressful environment.

Requirements

At least 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.
Flexible schedule, including days, nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain an even temper.
Ability to make clear, concise decisions, sometimes with limited information.
Proficiency with Windows applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Comfort working in a high-energy, loud environment and with extended periods of standing, lifting, and moving equipment.
Strong professional references.
Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to wear a radio earpiece during scheduled shifts.
Tolerance for loud noise and ability to work in a fast-paced, often loud and stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of venue operations and touring.

Responsibilities

Coordinate between touring or client production teams and the Live Nation venue.
Advance shows and obtain presale technical information, including production needs, rider requirements, and staging and capacity changes.
Coordinate with local contractors, tours, venue-renting clients, and venue production teams on requirements such as stagehands, runners, security, casual labor, and rental equipment, emphasizing quality, reliability, and cost.
Manage concerts and private events on show days from load-in through load-out, focusing on customer service, schedules, sound restrictions, and cost containment.
Assist the Production Manager with show accounting and artist settlement, including vendor payments for show-related services.
Help track labor costs and maintain budgets for cost-effective operations.
Coordinate and manage approved subcontractors and third-party vendors to support safe, efficient, and successful events.
Assist 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 Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts.
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, and surrogacy support.
Career and skill development programs through School of Live.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.
Volunteer time off.
Crowdfunding match.