LN Venues, Assistant Production Manager - Arizona Financial Theatre — Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

WHO ARE YOU?

THE JOB

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

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• 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.
• Assist the PM in coordinating and managing 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.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• A combination of 3 plus years of experience in live entertainment production work with an emphasis in live music and a great knowledge of venue operations and touring.
• Possess strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills with attention to details.
• 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.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (days/nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays).
• Implementation and execution of all Live Nation policies, procedures and programs.
• Must work well under pressure and be 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.

BENEFITS & PERKS

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