LN Venues, Production Manager - House of Blues New Orleans

Live Nation Worldwide • New Orleans, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for the on-stage, backstage, show settlement, and technical details of concerts and events at Live Nation-operated Venues.

Requirements

• Combination of 5 plus years’ experience in live event or concert production required, music venue or touring environment preferred.
• Experience with setup and operation of technical elements integral to live entertainment, including but not limited to: audio, lighting, video, electrical, and staging.
• Possess strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills with attention to detail/problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Be a self-motivated individual who possesses a “roll up the sleeves attitude” and a “hands-on” style, as well as the aptitude to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Must work well under pressure/Even tempered
• Computer proficiency in Windows applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with artist hospitality preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordination between tour and/or client production and the LN venue.
• Advancing and obtaining presale technical information, including production needs, rider requirements, staging and capacity changes.
• Interface with local contractors (vendors), tours, clients renting Live Nation venues and venue production teams for all show requirements, including stagehands, runners, security, casual labor and rental equipment, with an emphasis on quality, reliability and cost.
• Day of show management of concert/private events from load in to load out, with an emphasis on customer (artist/client) service, adherence to time schedules, sound restrictions and cost containment.
• Show accounting and settlement with artists, including vendor payments for show related services.
• Track labor costs and maintain budgets to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Coordinate and manage approved subcontractors and third-party vendors to ensure safe, efficient and successful events.
• Assist in onboarding and training production staff, ensuring team readiness and adherence to best practices.
• Implementation and execution of all Live Nation policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ability to make clear concise decisions; sometimes with limited information.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
• Free concert tickets
• Generous 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, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
• Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
• Volunteer time off
• Crowdfunding match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed