Production Staff - AEG Presents Great Lakes

AEG Worldwide • Cleveland, OH

305d

About The Position

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer. Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations. If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Requirements

• A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency
• A minimum of 1-2 years of related work experience.
• Must demonstrate rigging proficiency either through union membership or third-party certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA/ADA laws and regulations.
• Must be able to take direction and execute instructions accurately.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have valid driver's license if venue location requires driving.
• Previous live music production experience is a plus.
• Forklift and heavy machinery certified.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safely aligning, leveling, and anchoring equipment (i.e. audio, video, lighting, aerial harnesses, etc.) from fixed points in the ceiling or truss structures and controlling the movement of the equipment.
• Responsible for adhering to the weight capacities and stress limits of rigging points, motors, and other rigging equipment.
• Responsible for testing all functionality and reliability of rigging prior to the show and ensure the safety of all gear, equipment, staff and people at the event.
• Maintain work area for events while ensuring adherence to all SFFD, OSHA, and ADA requirements in addition to the safety of all local and touring staff, artists, patrons with respect to all production elements.
• Collect, transport, and deliver equipment, supplies, and materials to and from the venue.
• Run various errands by foot, bike, vehicle, or public transportation at various distances.
• Make purchases for the show and venue as needed for event needs as directed by the production manager or supervisor.
• Assist the production office with administrative duties including making signage, drafting correspondence, and taking inventory.
• Perform other various duties as required or requested from supervisor to fulfill show needs and artist rider.
• Responsible for assembling and setting up at the beginning of the scene (i.e. props, microphones, musical instruments, scenery, etc), disassembling and removing equipment at the end of the scene in addition to cleaning up the stage and backstage area after performances.
• Load and unload equipment from trucks and set up equipment according to stage design while ensuring safety requirements are met.
• Assist carpenters with scenery build and installation of stage maintenance, construct and paint set pieces, move and rearrange furniture.
• Work closely with electricians and lighting assistants with maintenance of video, sound, and light production.
• Ensure operations of systems are functioning properly.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees