Manager Event Production

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

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 SOPs 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 professionally and efficiently to the crew and client as they present themselves throughout the day
• Willingness to work long hours while maintaining a professional demeanor in a dynamic yet exciting environment
• Have extensive knowledge of audio lighting and video equipment and oversee the health maintenance and repair of venue equipment in Hard Rock Live and Hard Rock Cafe
• Lifting and physical work are required

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Familiarity with show needs timelines and results
• Experience with high stress demands converting them into successful executions of the task
• Driven customer service prowess to help client and guests for desired results
• Working knowledge of production methods strategies technical crew and equipment systems
• Team leadership and professionalism working with high profile artists personalities and clients
• Ability to help manage a team through challenging situations & long days
• Adheres to Hard Rocks high production standards and codes of ethical conduct
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently yet fit in with a tight-woven team environment

• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Professional maturity integrity discipline and a positive attitude
• Exceptional communication skills and strong ability to collaborate and coordinate
• Tenacity and ability to think on your feet in stressful situations
• Ability to manage a wide variety of projects/demands at one time with quality execution and on-time delivery

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 5 years stage management experience in the live music and corporate events industry
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Proficient with MS Office (Word Excel) Basic CAD knowledge a plus
• Must be available to work 100-175 shows from load in to load out and office hours/meetings/conference calls as needed.

Closing:

Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL SERVE ALL and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member. Hard Rock welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of Hard Rock to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact a member of our Human Resources team.

Disclaimer
While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies changes in personnel workload rush jobs or technical developments).