LN Concerts, Production Manager

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! 

THE JOB

The Production Manager is responsible for the on-stage, backstage, show settlement and other technical details of concerts and events at Live Nation-operated venues and third-party venues including theatres, clubs, stadiums and arenas in the local market and surrounding areas. 

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Coordination between tour/private production and venues.  Advancing and obtaining presale technical information, including production needs, rider requirements, staging, and capacity changes.  
• Interface with local contractors (vendors) and tours, clients renting Live Nation venues and venue production teams when Live Nation is a client at a venue 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 settlement, artist, and vendor payments on events (as needed)  
• Track expenses, reconcile invoices, and ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising quality 
• Live Nation representative at scheduled shows for the business unit and production and show settlement responsibilities for non-Amphitheater shows in the market, as directed.  
• Coordinate and manage approved subcontractors and third-party vendors to ensure safe, efficient and successful events. 
• Ensure all production comply with local fire codes, safety regulations, and ADA standards 
• Implementation and execution of all Live Nation policies, procedures and programs. 
• Manage and execute artist technical riders, ensuring feasibility within the venue capabilities 
• All other projects and initiatives as identified 

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• 4+ years in live experience as Production Manager, promoter rep, or event coordinator; general knowledge of touring production and venue operations.  
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Approachable, genuine, knowledgeable, encouraging, passionate, and committed to helping customers and clients 
• 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 
• Calm under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills.  
• Ability to make clear, concise decisions; sometimes with limited information 
• Proficient with technical rider review, stage plots, lighting plots, A/V systems, rigging, and structure safety 
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment 
• Possess strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills with attention to detail 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays 
• OSHA 10/30 cert is a plus 
• Ability to work in loud/bright environments (lasers, flashing lights, etc.) 
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), AutoCAD or Vector Works 
• Excellent references 
• Bilingual a bonus. 

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:

HEALTH: 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)

YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid tim