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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. 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
- Responsible for communicating the details of the evening’s event to production crew and all relevant in-house departments. Responsible for securing required passes and tickets and prepares guest lists.
- Manages members of the Production crew and Greenroom staff.
- Ensure that members of the Band(s) have required items needed to perform the show(s).
- Supervises the Load-in and load out of band equipment and rental equipment.
- Responsible for documenting disciplinary issues of production crew and reports actions back to Production Manager.
- Execute settlement per contract with artists post show.
- Ensure all in-house policies are enforced regarding staging, safety and show protocol.
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Required:
- 3 years minimum Tour and Stage Production experience.
- Experience in stage lighting, pro audio systems and basic video systems.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to make clear concise decisions, sometimes with limited information.
- Computer literate in Windows applications.
- Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Preferred
- College Degree.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Must be able to lift up to 75lbs.
- Work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level.
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 home life. 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.
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.
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. 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
- Responsible for communicating the details of the evening’s event to production crew and all relevant in-house departments. Responsible for securing required passes and tickets and prepares guest lists.
- Manages members of the Production crew and Greenroom staff.
- Ensure that members of the Band(s) have required items needed to perform the show(s).
- Supervises the Load-in and load out of band equipment and rental equipment.
- Responsible for documenting disciplinary issues of production crew and reports actions back to Production Manager.
- Execute settlement per contract with artists post show.
- Ensure all in-house policies are enforced regarding staging, safety and show protocol.
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Required:
- 3 years minimum Tour and Stage Production experience.
- Experience in stage lighting, pro audio systems and basic video systems.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to make clear concise decisions, sometimes with limited information.
- Computer literate in Windows applications.
- Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Preferred
- College Degree.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Must be able to lift up to 75lbs.
- Work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level.
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 home life. 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.
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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in stage manager jobs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite for scheduling and documentation
- Experience creating and maintaining a prompt book for live productions
- Strong verbal communication and ability to run rehearsals and production meetings
- Familiarity with Equity rules and union protocols for stage management
- Ability to read and interpret scripts, scores, and technical design documents
- Bachelor's degree in theater, stage management, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Stage Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to production type
Theater, film, and live events stage managers use different workflows and terminology. List production types separately and lead with the format most relevant to each job posting so hiring managers immediately see the match.
Document your prompt book samples
Many stage manager postings ask for evidence of organizational systems. Prepare a clean, redacted prompt book sample or cue sheet excerpt you can share digitally. Concrete artifacts set you apart from candidates who only describe their process.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists stage manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by production scale
A regional LORT theater and a touring Broadway production expect very different experience levels. Read casting and crew postings carefully for Equity or non-Equity designation, company size, and run length before applying so your application speaks directly to their needs.
Prepare your calling script for interviews
Interviewers in live performance frequently ask you to walk through a cue sequence or describe how you called a complex scene change. Practice narrating a specific show's calling process out loud so your answer is crisp, technical, and confident.
Follow up with a production-specific note
After an interview, reference one logistical challenge from the company's current or upcoming season in your follow-up. It signals genuine research into their work and reinforces that you think in production terms, not just general stage management principles.
Stage Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most stage managers?
The companies hiring the most stage managers right now include State Farm, KPMG, and State Street, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Production volume, touring schedules, and regional theater seasons drive most of the hiring activity.
How many stage manager jobs are remote?
About 6% of stage manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is low relative to most roles because the work is inherently on-site. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are production coordination, scheduling, and pre-production documentation work for film and television projects.
How do you become a stage manager?
Start by assisting on productions at a college, community theater, or local venue to build prompt book and calling experience. Pursue a degree or conservatory training in theater or stage management to develop technical vocabulary. Then work up from assistant stage manager roles on small productions, accumulating credits across multiple formats before targeting larger companies.
Can you get hired as a stage manager with little experience?
Yes, entry-level assistant stage manager roles are a common starting point for candidates with limited credits. Focus on community theater, student productions, or fringe festivals to build a real production list. A strong prompt book sample, a clear grasp of calling conventions, and demonstrated organizational skills matter more to many smaller companies than years of experience.
What does the stage manager interview process look like?
Most stage manager interviews begin with a phone or video screen covering your production background and organizational approach. A second round typically involves a practical discussion where you walk through how you managed a specific show, including rehearsal scheduling, calling cues, and managing the production team. Some employers ask for a prompt book sample or references from directors you have worked with directly.
Where can I find and apply to stage manager jobs?
You can find and apply to stage manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and production background, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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