Production Assistant Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Assistant Production Manager - Citizens House of Blues Boston

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Coordinate production requirements between touring artists, clients, venue teams, contractors, and vendors; advance technical information, riders, staging, capacity changes, merchandise, VIP, and hospitality needs.
• Support all aspects of event production from load-in through load-out, ensuring shows operate safely, on schedule, within sound restrictions, and to artist/client expectations.
• Oversee backstage operations, including coordinators, runners, casual labor, stagehands, security, rental equipment, and other show-related vendors.
• Anticipate and respond to the needs of touring and house production teams, including making local purchases or deliveries and assisting with artist hospitality setup and maintenance.
• Work with the Production Manager to schedule appropriate staffing levels, coordinate approved subcontractors, and manage labor costs within established budgets.
• Maintain accurate production schedules, daily show records, cost spreadsheets, shared-drive documentation, and other event-related data.
• Assist with show accounting, settlements, vendor payments, expense tracking, daily cash and credit reconciliation, and labor-cost reporting.
• Ensure the production department follows Live Nation policies, procedures, safety standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with onboarding and training production staff, ensuring team readiness and adherence to best practices.
• Serve as the production lead for special events or in the Production Manager's absence, and support other venues as scheduling permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Three or more years of event-based production experience, preferably in live music, touring, or venue operations.
• Strong organizational, time-management, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• A hands-on, self-motivated approach and the ability to make clear, concise decisions under pressure and with limited information.
• Strong, diplomatic communication skills when working with artists, tour personnel, clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Familiarity with venue operations, production budgeting, show settlement, and applicable house non-union labor practices and policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays.
• A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Strong professional references.

Physical Demands / Working Environment
• Work in a fast-paced, often loud, and occasionally stressful live-event environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly bend, reach, lift, and move equipment.
• Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to tolerate loud noise levels and wear a radio earpiece throughout scheduled shifts.

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, 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 PRACTICES

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.

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