Stagehand Allianz Amphitheater

Live Nation Entertainment; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment in the United States is seeking a qualified Stage Technician to support touring and venue productions in Richmond, VA. You will handle load-in/out, passes, cabling, and coordinate with lighting and audio crews to ensure smooth shows.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years’ tour and stage production experience, experience with stage lighting, pro audio and basic video systems, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of tour and stage production experience.
• Experience in stage lighting, pro audio systems and basic video systems.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Load-in and load-out of band and rental equipment.
• Secure passes and guest lists under the direction of the stage manager.
• Cabling; assist audio & lighting crew as directed.
• Band set changes.
• Communicate the details of the evening’s event to production crew.
• Hang show banners, update marquees and other signage in the venue.
• Coordinate food trays for the band in the Music Hall.
• Assist lighting & audio crew as directed by stage manager or PM; spotlight operation if required.
• Maintenance and repair of sound, light and stage equipment.
• May assist the stage manager with show passes.
• Maintain and secure house backline, and supplies.
• Maintain curtains, drapes, risers and other staging items.
• Assist audio crew with stands, microphones, cables, etc.
• Assist lighting crew with fixtures, lamps, gels, cabling, etc.
• Operate and care for stage areas in a safe, clean manner.
• Assist with any special events operations.
• Ensure stage trash is taken out; stage swept or set up for next show when possible.

Skills

Stage production

Stage lighting

Pro audio systems

Basic video systems

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Live Nation Entertainment – 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.

Job Summary

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, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals.

Responsibilities

• Performs the load‑in and out of band equipment and rental equipment.
• Responsible for securing required passes and tickets and prepares guest lists under the direction of the stage manager.
• Cabling; assist audio & lighting crew as directed.
• Band set changes.
• Ensure that members of the band(s) have required items needed to perform the show(s).
• Responsible for communicating the details of the evening’s event to production crew.
• Responsible for hanging show banners, updating marquees and other signage in the venue.
• Responsible for coordinating the food trays for the band in the Music Hall.
• Assist lighting & audio crew as directed by stage manager or PM; spotlight operation if required.
• Maintenance and repair of sound, light and stage equipment.
• May assist the stage manager with show passes.
• Maintain and secure house backline, and supplies.
• Maintain curtains, drapes, risers and other staging items.
• Assist audio crew with stands, microphones, cables, etc.
• Assist lighting crew with fixtures, lamps, gels, cabling, etc.
• Operate and care for stage areas in a safe, clean manner.
• Assist with any special events operations.
• Ensure stage trash is taken out; stage swept or set up for next show when possible.

Required 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.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft applications.
• Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• High school diploma.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level.

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 home life. 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, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender identity and 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 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.

Hiring Practices & Compensation

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. The compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation.