LN Venues, Production Manager - Aragon Ballroom

Live Nation Entertainment•Chicago, IL

8d•$76,000 - $95,000•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. This role involves coordination between tour and/or client production and the LN venue, advancing and obtaining presale technical information, and interfacing with local contractors, tours, clients, and venue production teams for all show requirements. The position also includes day-of-show management, show accounting and settlement, tracking labor costs, maintaining budgets, and coordinating approved subcontractors and third-party vendors. Additionally, the Production Manager will assist in onboarding and training production staff.

Requirements

Combination 4 plus years’ experience as Production Manager, promoter rep, or event coordinator; general knowledge of venue operations preferred
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
Flexible Schedule (days/nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays)
Must work well under pressure/Even tempered
Ability to make clear concise decisions; sometimes with limited information.
Computer proficiency in Windows applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Comfortable working in a high-energy, loud environment with extended periods of standing, lifting, and moving equipment.
Strong Professional References

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 manages 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.