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Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales… we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support… it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Must Ensure positive and creative environment for the Production department and Venue
• Complete and distribute a daily show flash (P&L) of every event
• Have a detailed understanding of deal structure and the settlement process
• Maintain department manuals and training materials for all production positions
• Train /Assist and support production department personnel with job functions as needed
• Responsible for adhering to the budget and tracking the financial aspects of department
• Create and maintain inventory and maintenance log
• Ensure all procedures are cost effective
• Creates daily/weekly show schedule to present weekly at staff meeting Ensuring information is distributed to Operations Managers in a timely basis
• Work with the Production Manager scheduling appropriate number of staff while maintaining labor costs within the assigned budgetary guidelines
• Maintain regular communications with Production Manager and the GM
• Facilitate proper interdepartmental communication and organization
• Help to manage stage, sound, and lighting crews
• Coordinate operational feedback with Talent Buyer
• Advance technical and Hospitality details for shows/events along with the Production Manager
• Oversee maintenance of audio, lighting, backline, video systems advising on repairs when needed
• Responsible for safe and consistent operation of all equipment
• Attends production and operations meeting as outlined by the GM
• Maintain a detailed and thorough filing system of all “past show” files on the shared drive
• Maintain accurate vendor records, following Purchase Ordering Systems

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

Required:

• Calm / Professional and customer service oriented

• Prior production experience in an entertainment venue
• Tour and Stage Production experience
• Understanding of stage lighting, pro audio systems and video systems
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to make clear concise decisions, sometimes with limited information
• Computer literate in Windows applications (Excel and Word a must)
• Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Preferred:

• College Degree

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
• Moderate to loud level or noise in work environment

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.

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.

**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of

Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Location:

Las Vegas, Nevada

Become one of the stars behind the show and become part of the world’s most powerful entertainment brands. Our Company has one exciting mission: To entertain the human race.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Director of Event Production provides leadership, direction, and management for all departments related to the production of live events, event day services special event operations, and all technical services provided by the T-Mobile Arena. The Director of Event Production ensures all activities performed within the reporting departments are in accordance with the company’s business objectives, budget guidelines, mission statement, and core service standards.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the Executive Director / Assistant General Manager and Corporate Entertainment team in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and vision for the T-Mobile Arena consistent with MGM Resort International objectives;
• Provides leadership in the development and monitoring of division operations, fiscal budgets, and marketing strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability for T-Mobile Arena;
• Provides leadership and operational direction for the Event Services, Conversion, ICE Operationbs, Event Services, Technical/Production departments within the T-Mobile Arena;
• Executes all technical advances with touring production personnel for concerts, televised events, sporting events, and any other public events in the Arena;
• Manages production walk-throughs and technical advances with corporate clients for private events;
• Serves as a production liaison with property and corporate sales entities to ensure optimal experiences are delivered to internal and external clients;
• Provides leadership and direction to ensure all events are produced in an efficient and timely manner while ensuring procedures are in place to maintain security, safety and enjoyment of clients, guests and employees on a daily and event basis;
• Collaborates with the Executive Director / AGM T-Mobile Arena with the research, development, evaluation and implementation of new venues, products, services, technology, and processes to ensure the T-Mobile Arena’s competitive position in anticipation of changing customer needs within the dynamic hospitality/entertainment environment. Develops new techniques of service focused on quality, maximum event promoter/producer satisfaction, and profitability;
• Selects, contracts with, and monitors work of qualified professionals and vendors for the various outsourced operations and equipment suppliers;
• Develops operational and capital budgets for all technical equipment and event services used to produce live events;
• Develops effective working relationships with local fire and police departments and other government agencies;
• Provides leadership for the division’s human resources responsibilities to include: creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training, and succession planning processes that encompass the company’s diversity commitment;
• Ensures all reporting arena policies, procedures, and practices are consistent with the company’s core service standards and brand attributes;

SUPERVISION:

• Manager Event Services
• Manager Conversion
• Supervisor Arena Ops
• Vendor agencies

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 21+ years of age
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in written form
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in event related technical and operations management of large-scale events (5,000+).
• Minimum 1-year supervisory experience in Arena operations
• Extensive knowledge of Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD) programs
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook at an executive level
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
• Previous Experience in Ice Related Equipment / Dasher Systems / ICE resurfercer’s
• Forklift operation experience

PREFERRED:

• Associate Degree or equivalent Technical Certification
• Ice maintenance experience
• Ice rink related environment

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Nevada Driver’s license for the performance of required company related travel.
• Forklift certification
• Proof of eligbility to work in the United States

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have the ability to pay attention to detail and have strong interpersonal skills to handle clients, employees, and interdepartmental relationships.
• Extensive knowledge in the areas of Rigging, entertainment lighting, sound, set design and construction in hotel/casino environment preferred
• Completion of an accredited rigging school or related experience
• Apprenticeship in lighting, sound, video, carpentry, or set design
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools
• Knowledge and experience in operating and maintaining forklifts, articulating boom lifts, man-lifts and scissor lifts
• Extensive working knowledge of Life Safety standards and NFPA Codes for public assemblies and ADA Federal and State regulations
• Extensive knowledge of public seating, egress, seating aisles, occupancy levels, emergency exiting, pyrotechnics and flammability as it pertains to public assembly safety
• Extensive knowledge in financial accounting regarding events pro forma, event pricing/cost estimates/billing, and price level computation/impact
• Budget for events planning and events cost estimating
• Must be able to match and control financial expenditures to meet event pro forma

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Varied shifts to include weekends and holidays, both on property and off

• This is not an official job description for this position and is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do this job.

Location:

Las Vegas, Nevada

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two (2) years experience as an entertainment production or technical manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in theater or business or related field, or equivalent education and experience.

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience in a similar resort setting.
• Technical certification.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• OSHA 10/30 Certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to multi-task and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of management.
• Operational understanding of accounting and finance.
• Ability to supervise employees and provide direction for the specific venue.
• Knowledge of theatrical and production safety standards and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, in both written and verbal forms
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities include writing stories and teases, editing video, and creating graphics and supers for newscasts, FOX4news.com, social channels and associated news partners. The position works closely with Producers to help develop and format newscasts and communicates continuously with Reporters, Photographers, the Assignment Desk, Managers and other applicable employees or outside sources regarding story developments and changes. Must possess the ability to write stories and post video for social media platforms in coordination with Producers and Managers. Must facilitate communication during newscasts regarding live shots and story development. Associate Producers must have the ability to overcome anticipated and unexpected changes when putting together newscasts.

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field required. Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience as a TV Newscast Associate Producer in a small to medium to major television market required. Ideal candidate must be able to work under tight deadlines and have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Strong writing skills required. Strong knowledge of legal and ethical parameters for mass media is essential. Strong working knowledge of the technical aspects of television news production required, including digital and web-based newsgathering tools. Ideal candidate must be able to use newsroom video and computer systems, editing, and graphics programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.