Director, Live Event Production

This is a Full Time Job

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Job Title: Director, Live Event Production

Location: Los Angeles, CA

A little bit about our team:

This role is part of the Live Event Production team at the corporate office in DTLA. The role will report to the Head of Live Event Production.

We host a variety of physical and virtual events, both live and recorded, including artist performances, interviews, panel discussions, executive town halls, and company conferences. We work with the industry's leading artists such as Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, Cardi B, Janelle Monae, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Green Day, Blake Shelton, The War On Drugs, Dua Lipa, Gary Clark Jr., and Bebe Rexha as well as high profile company executives and music producers. Our suite of record labels consists of Atlantic, Asylum, Elektra, Fueled By Ramen, Rhino, Roadrunner, Warner Music Nashville and Warner Records, to name a few.

Your role:

The Director of Event Production will work with the Head of the department to manage logistics and production for physical and virtual events. You'll act as the primary point of contact on the day of the event and be involved in all advance work leading up to the event. You'll ensure that the record label's vision for the event is realized and that they're fully supported from the planning stage throughout the close of show. You'll work with talent including musicians and executives to ensure they have what they need to put on a great show. You'll hire and direct a team freelance crew to operate technical positions. You'll also collaborate with other departments such as HR, Comms, Facilities, Security, etc. on the parameters of each event. You are responsible for ensuring the event runs smoothly, and everyone walks away happy.

Here you'll get to:
• Run point on Product