Manager - Event Production

Position: MANAGER - EVENT PRODUCTION
Overview

Hard Rock Live, a concert theater and event production venue, seeks a Concert & Events Production Manager to support concerts and live events in the venue. Our full scope of services includes comprehensive AV production for live entertainment, touring acts, local bands, corporate events, awards shows, DJ parties, and various bookings within the venue. This position is based in Las Vegas and is a full-time salary position.

Nights, holidays, weekdays and weekends are required, and candidates should expect a variable schedule based on show based needs. Professional client interaction and experience is required. A pleasant, outgoing personality, industry experience and knowledge of event logistics, show flow, staging, venue capabilities, audio, lighting, and video system applications is required

Responsibilities

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Requirements:
Ideal candidate will possess knowledge of live event and concert production, as well as team leadership skills and executable operations required to bring various productions to life. Must exercise strong organizational and management skills, a strong ability to communicate and motivate people of different roles, and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment with increasing stress levels until the final performance is over.

Must coordinate the logistics of Load-ins, performances and Load-outs, advancing with Artists, Producers, Directors, Tour management and department heads to make sure production needs are met. Candidate must also be able to successfully interact with clients on site, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Candidate must have a portfolio of previous events, with at least 3 years of professional experience in touring, concerts and corporate AV events, and have 3 positive references.

Overseeing the proper and safe loading and unloading, setup, operation, and teardown of audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment is required. Individual must possess exceptional customer service skills and a high teamwork ethic. This is not an entry level position, and those without the required experience will not be considered.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility is to advance all events for the venue based on budgets, timelines and contractual obligations. Understanding time management, financial responsibility and live event logistics is essential to the Production Managers role. The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all scheduling for Tech and Stagehand labor as well as making sure than any rentals involved are in the best interest of both parties.

Production Manager will lead a team of stagehands and technical staff directing the day-to-day execution of the event taking place; from load in, through the show, to the completion of load out, across all facets of the production including rigging, lighting, audio, FX, staging, client relations and crew productivity.

* Manage venue technical staff to encompass continual development, performance evaluations, and the implementation of disciplinary actions as needed

* Schedule and supervise venue crew in technical tasks and client requirements

* Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling of technical staff for venue events

* Enforce all SOP's for tech department i.e. Equipment, Safety, Uniforms, etc.

* Must possess a thorough understanding of various live events and productions including live entertainment, touring acts, local bands, corporate events, awards shows, DJ parties, and various other events within the venue

* Responsible for advancing technical, catering and rider requirements for events at the requirements of the Director of Entertainment and Sales/Service Managers

* Participate in artist settlement at the request of the Director of Entertainment

* Utilize advance information to best mitigate unforeseeable situations and best ensure a smooth day for all involved in the execution of the production

* Manage entire building audio and video needs including set up, operations and repair and maintenance

* Multi-task and manage multiple priorities and deadlines throughout the production

* Communicate production needs quickly, safely,…