Assistant Stage Manager

STAR NINE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR NINE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Assistant Stage Manager to support daily stage operations for our high-energy live music venues in Singapore.

You will coordinate with performers, sound and lighting crews, and hospitality staff to ensure the run-of-show runs smoothly and on time. The role requires 3–5 years in assistants or floor crew within live events, solid knowledge of audio gear, stage wiring, and backline setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Assistant Stage Manager, Stagehand, Production Assistant, or Floor Crew in live music, events, or theater.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Stage Manager in pre-show, live show, and post-show workflows.
• Direct artist movement, stage calls, and prop positioning to ensure on-time performances.
• Manage stage floor logistics during live performances; mic management and cue execution.
• Support technical team with stage load-in, equipment setup, and soundchecks.
• Maintain stage inventory (mics, stands, cabling, instruments, props).
• Troubleshoot minor stage or signal issues during live sets.
• Serve as liaison between artists, performers, and technical/hospitality staff backstage.
• Brief artists and crew on safety, layout, and timetable adjustments.
• Assist in backstage amenities and green room readiness.

Skills

Stage management

Live event coordination

Team communication

Multitasking under pressure

Late-night/weekend availability

Tools

Live sound gear

Lighting fixtures

Job description

About Us

Star Nine (GLO) is a leading live entertainment venue dedicated to delivering high-energy live music and exceptional event experiences. We are seeking an active, detail-oriented, and dependable Assistant Stage Manager to support daily stage operations, assist with technical setups, and ensure seamless coordination between performers and technical crews.

Key Responsibilities

• Stage Operations & Execution:

  • Assist the Stage Manager in executing pre-show, live show, and post-show operational workflows according to the run-of-show schedule.

  • Direct artist movement, stage calls, and prop positioning to ensure performers are ready and on-stage on time.

  • Manage stage floor logistics during live performances, ensuring swift scene changes, mic management, and cue execution.

• Technical & Setup Coordination:

  • Support the technical team with stage load-in, equipment setup, soundchecks, and post-show load-out.

  • Maintain stage inventory, including microphones, stands, cabling, instruments, props, and auxiliary gear.

  • Troubleshoot minor floor, instrument, or signal line issues quickly during live sets.

• Artist & Crew Support:

  • Serve as a key operational liaison between artists, performers, sound/light technicians, and hospitality staff backstage.

  • Brief artists and stage floor crew on safety procedures, stage layout, and timetable adjustments.

  • Assist in managing backstage amenities, green room readiness, and performer comfort.

• Safety & Environment:

  • Maintain stage cleanliness, cable management, clutter-free pathways, and emergency egress routes.

  • Ensure strict compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) standards and venue safety guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an Assistant Stage Manager, Stagehand, Production Assistant, or Floor Crew member in live music, livehouses, events, or theater.

• Skills & Knowledge:

  • Basic understanding of live audio gear, stage wiring, lighting fixtures, and backline setup.

  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with high stress tolerance during high-tempo live performances.

  • Excellent team communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Availability:

  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including late nights, weekends, and public holidays, based on event schedules.