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Overview

Insomniac Events is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Technical Production Manager to join the Stage Production team in Los Angeles. This position reports to the Stage Producer. This is not a fully remote position.

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at stage production coordination? We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the production space.

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals annually for seven million attendees across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac’s events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and is based in Los Angeles since 1993.

THE ROLE

Insomniac Events is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Technical Production Manager to join the Stage Production team in Los Angeles. This position supports the functions of Insomniac’s Stage Production Department and reports to the Stage Producer. This is not a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Show Advancing & Stage Production
• Become familiar with stage drawings, specifications, and other documents concerning assigned projects
• Update Stage Production dropbox and vendor database with relevant information
• Collect and organize lighting plots, patch lists, and showfiles
• Collect and organize audio specifications
• Collect and organize video plots and pixel maps
• Collect SFX allocations per stage, per day

• Communication with Agents, Artists, Managers
• Must have great customer service and resolution skills when dealing with Artist teams
• Communicate with Agents and Tour Managers to collect Artist Technical Riders and collate information into stage-specific folders
• Schedule and coordinate artist LD/VJ programming, sound checks, SFX allocations, additional SFX ordering, artist NDA’s, watermarked stage drawings, etc
• Liaise with talent department and artist relations

• Data Processing
• Proficient with Excel and Word
• Distribute and Organize Artist Technical Riders for Vendors
• Create and distribute artist production packs for Artists
• Create and distribute stage production packs for stage managers and DJ techs
• Procure backline, risers, and other necessary artist production orders

• Plan and coordinate with Stage Producer
• Coordinate and plan stage design with Stage Producer
• Collaborate with Entertainment Dept to determine stage access and performer locations
• Plan programming schedules and execute timelines with all vendors
• Plan and execute production call times and labor requirements
• Develop and administer a backline order
• Confirm DJ Techs, crew needs, and artist production requirements (power, risers, changeovers, etc)
• Coordinate and plan Artist requirements with Audio, Video, and Lighting Vendors
• Print set times, technical riders, backline orders to create organized Technical Packets
• Plan and create call times for vendors and stage managers
• Organize and create Run of Show for show days

• Day Of Show On-site Activities
• Vendors – Lighting, Audio, Video and SFX
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors to ensure Artist needs are met & schedules are kept
• Routinely check all stage builds to ensure accuracy and safety
• Take notes in real-time for After Action Report

• Noise Complaints
• Work closely with Show Producer, Hotline operator, Audio FOH engineers and Noise Complaint personnel
• Use data from readings to adjust audio without compromising sound quality for show

• Stage Managers
• Work with Stage Managers to coordinate and plan ROS
• Ensure Stage Managers are on time and flawlessly execute programming schedule for artist teams

• DJ Techs
• Work with DJ Techs to coordinate and plan ROS
• Execute backline order for artists
• Provide all DJ techs with schedules, technical riders, and backline orders to meet artist needs

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience with festival production and operations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and able to coordinate multiple work streams under deadline pressure
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve and perform research
• Knowledge of the principles of target marketing
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint
• General knowledge of live entertainment and Insomniac brands/shows
• Knowledge of concert promotion and live event business is a plus
• Some travel may be required

Work Environment

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• May work in drastic temperature climates
• Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. 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.

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic characteristics, military status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable fair chance acts and laws. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and for pregnancy-related accommodations, and we will engage in a timely interactive process to determine effective accommodations.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed. It is not a comprehensive inventory of duties. Insomniac may pursue all avenues to hire qualified persons, including referrals, advertising, agencies, and internships.

Salary range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 USD. This is a good faith estimate based on California law and location. Depending on location, compensation may vary.