Production Runner - The Brooklyn Paramount

Live Nation Entertainment Inc; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment is seeking a Production Runner for US Concerts to assist with talent, production and logistics at shows. The role requires coordinating food and beverage, equipment, and access passes while maintaining a clean backstage area.

Applicants should have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, knowledge of touring or production operations, and a flexible, punctual approach. This is a fast-paced, outdoor/indoor environment with extended hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a properly working automobile and provide proof of insurance.
• Must have an exceptional driving record.
• Knowledge of touring or stage production operations.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work late and extended hours.
• Flexible schedule.
• Excellent communication skills and punctual.
• Knowledge of the region to locate restaurants, stores, etc.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver food and beverage to the band or talent.
• Retrieve and deliver equipment, paperwork, etc.
• Ensure stage and backstage areas are clean and free of clutter.
• Assist with other aspects of stage production (show passes, guest list).
• Assist Green Room Server with artist needs.
• Perform opening/running/closing side duties per policy.
• Maintain knowledge of all music, promotions, events in the house.
• Handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment professionally.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Clean driving record

Touring/production knowledge

High School diploma

Flexible schedule

Punctuality/communication

Local area knowledge

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales… we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support… it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.

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

US Concerts is seeking a Production Runner, responsible for various ‘errands’ and tasks associated with the talent and production of shows. Confidentiality is very critical to this role.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Coordinate and deliver food and beverage to the band or talent
• Retrieve and deliver equipment, paperwork, etc.
• Ensure stage and backstage areas are clean and free of clutter
• Assist with any other aspect of stage production, such as show pass and guest list distribution
• Assist Green Room Server with any needs of the artist
• Perform opening/running/closing side duties according to company practice and policy
• Have knowledge of all music, promotional or special events in the house
• Handles multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while remaining pleasant and professional at all times

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

Required:

• Must have a properly working automobile and provide proof of insurance
• Must have an exceptional driving record
• Must have knowledge of touring or stage production operations
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work late and extended hours
• Flexible schedule
• Excellent communication skills and punctual
• Knowledge of region to properly locate restaurants, stores, music stores, area attractions, etc.

Preferred:

• 3 years work experience interacting with people in a positive environment
• Experience in a live music environment or comparable role

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful
• Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet both indoors or outdoors
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs using proper lifting techniques
• Intensely physical environment

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.

RATE:

$20.00 Dollars Per Hour

The expected compensation for this position is:

$17.00 USD - $20.00 USD Hourly