Job Summary:
THE JOBThe New York City Production Department is looking for a Production Manager who oversees the execution, management, and administration of production operations for all Live Nation-operated and third-party venues, including amphitheaters, arenas and stadiums in the region. Collaborating with the operations, talent management, and finance teams, the department plays a crucial role in liaising with clients, event planners, performing talent, venues, technical and site vendors, labor unions, and other key stakeholders to ensure the success of all events, both front and back of house.
The ideal Production Manager will have the ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to fast-paced, changing environments while maintaining quality and demonstrating exemplary leadership and teamwork. The candidate will be directly responsible for managing 75+ shows annually, and some travel within the region will be required.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO- Oversee all on-stage, backstage, technical, and site planning aspects of events.
- Advance and obtain key technical information, including venue specs, production needs, rider requirements, staging, and capacity changes.
- Develop and maintain production documents such as site drawings, on-sale layouts, timelines, schedules, and artist riders.
- Settlement of shows would be high priorty
- Produce events across a range of venue sizes-from clubs and theaters to amphitheaters arenas and stadiums.
- Manage technical production elements (e.g., stage, sound, video, lighting, backline, broadcast, labor crews).
- Support site operations (e.g., power, heavy equipment, traffic flow, crowd control, sanitation, permitting, and engineering).
- Track and assist with budget management for assigned responsibilities.
- Lead multiple projects from planning through execution, including on-site presence from load-in to load-out.
- Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders and senior leadership through meetings, calls, and emails.
- Facilitate interdepartmental coordination and follow up on action items from internal and external meetings.
- Foster a positive, collaborative environment for planning teams.
- Contribute to event debriefs, including financial settlement notes and recommendations for future improvements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING• 5+ years of production management experience across varied venue types and event scales
• Proven project management and planning expertise, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, especially under pressure and with limited information
• Proficiency in both Windows and Mac OS applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint)
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills-written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain composure in fast-paced environments
• Experience procuring vendors (e.g., staging, audio, lighting, video) and managing staff, services, and budgets
• Flexible schedule with availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and regional travel as needed
• Skilled in diplomatic communication with clients, vendors, and artist representatives
• Adaptability to new technologies, workflows, and evolving event environments
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting live events, entertainment, music, production, hospitality, or another project-based industry.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks, PEX, DocuSign, Dropbox, and spreadsheet-based tracking tools.
- Experience with accounts payable, vendor onboarding, payroll coordination, contractor agreements, or expense reconciliation.
- Experience coordinating meetings, calendars, staffing details, and cross-functional project follow-up.
- Familiarity with event budgets, project codes, cost allocations, or post-event closeout processes.
- Comfort working in a collaborative environment where priorities can change quickly.
BENEFITS & PERKSOur 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, 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
HIRING PRACTICESThe 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. Live Nation may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support application screening and assessment. All hiring decisions are made with human review.
The expected compensation for this position is:
$92,000.00 USD - $115,000.00 USD
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.
