Assistant Production Manager
LiveNation
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Posted on: Sept. 29, 2025
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Description:
LN Venues, Assistant Production Manager - HOB Chicago
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Coordinate technical & other aspects of production with touring and house production team.
• Oversee backstage staff/runners & operations. Ensure shows run smoothly & on time. Ensure a safe working environment for all crew and touring personnel.
• Anticipate the needs of touring and house Production teams.
• Supervise all aspects of production from load-in to load out.
• Make quick drives to buy or deliver items for touring and house production as needed.
• Help shop, set up, and maintain artist Hospitality.
• Assist in in managing budgetary requirements and tracking the financial aspects of shows.
• Create and maintain daily band cost spreadsheet.
• Ensure production department is following standard operating procedures.
• Implement daily and weekly show schedule
• Work with the Production Manager scheduling appropriate number of staff while maintaining labor costs within the assigned budgetary guidelines.
• Advance and facilitate all tour merchandise and VIP needs.
• Will be the production lead for special events or shows in absence of production manager.
• Will assist at other venues as needed when the home venue schedule allows.
• Translate and input accurate data to venue production schedule.
• Maintain accurate daily show records on shared drives.
• Manager coordinators and runners to ensure accurate accounting and record keeping of all show related expenses.
• Reconcile daily show cash and credit accounts.
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Above average time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Flexible Schedule (days/nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays).
• Ability to understand and work within house non-union labor practices and policies.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational skills/attention to detail/problem solving skills.
• Must work well under pressure and be even-tempered.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
• Strong people skills with an emphasis on competent and diplomatic communication with artist tour and production managers.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
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.
Application Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Illinois,
Chicago
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