Stage Manager: Live Concerts & Tours Lead

Live Nation Entertainment Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Healthcare

Retirement Benefits

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid caregiver leave

Employee ticketing program

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment is seeking a Stage Manager to coordinate on-stage and loading dock operations for concerts and events. You will act as the central liaison among venue staff, touring teams, clients, and rental vendors to ensure communication and logistical alignment.

The role requires guiding the stage crew, managing a 5+ member team, and ensuring compliant, on-time performances. A college degree is preferred and a dynamic, multi-project capable candidate will excel.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum Tour and Stage Production experience.
• Experience in stage lighting, pro audio systems and basic video systems.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing a team of 5+ individuals.
• Ability to make clear concise decisions, sometimes with limited information.
• Computer literate in Windows applications.
• Superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all on-stage and loading dock operations for concerts and events.
• Serve as central point of communication between Venue Production Manager, touring, client, and rental vendor team.
• Oversee all stage activity, ensure smooth load-in/load-out and on-time performances.
• Communicate event details to venue production crew and in-house departments.
• Supervise venue production team and stagehands, ensure equipment availability.
• Document accidents, incidents, and disciplinary issues; report actions to Production Manager.
• Execute settlements per contract with artists after shows where required.
• Enforce in-house policies for staging, safety, and show protocol.

Skills

Stage Production

Lighting

Pro Audio

Video Systems

Team Leadership

Decision Making

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Skills

Education

College Degree

Job description

Live Nation Entertainment is seeking a Stage Manager to coordinate on-stage and loading dock operations for concerts and events. You will act as the central liaison among venue staff, touring teams, clients, and rental vendors to ensure communication and logistical alignment.

The role requires guiding the stage crew, managing a 5+ member team, and ensuring compliant, on-time performances. A college degree is preferred and a dynamic, multi-project capable candidate will excel.