Stage Manager - The Eastern - Southeast
Atlanta, GA
About the Job
AEG Worldwide is the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company with operations in the following business segments:
- AEG Facilities, which with its affiliates owns, manages or consults with more than 120 venues
- AEG Presents, which is one of the largest live music companies in the world dedicated to live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music events and world-renowned festivals
- AEG Sports, which is the world’s largest operator of sports franchises and high-profile sporting events
- AEG Global Partnerships, which supports each of AEG’s divisions through worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating and other strategic partnerships
- AEG Real Estate, which develops major sports and entertainment districts worldwide
With offices on five continents, the company uses its global network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands, ticketing and content distribution platforms and its integrated entertainment districts to deliver the most creative and innovative live sports and entertainment experiences that inspire athletes, teams, artists and fans.
Position Summary:
The Stage Manager will oversee the on-stage production and direct the stage crew by assigning duties and ensure maintenance of the stage and work area for events. This position will ensure operations of systems are functioning properly during the show while ensuring the safety of all local staff, artists, and patrons with respect to all production elements.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee on-stage production and communicate any changes to run of show or other planned production elements to other departments (i.e. Operations Manager, General Manager, Security). Call show cues for audio and lighting as needed and ensure operations of systems (i.e. lighting, sound, video, etc.) are functioning properly.
- Ensure the stage crew maintains the stage and work area for events while ensuring adherence to all SFFD, OSHA, and ADA requirements in addition to the safety of all local and touring staff, artists, patrons with respect to all production elements.
- Oversee and manage load in and load out operation of multiple artists productions in addition to artist trucks and vehicles coming and going to loading dock.
- Direct the work of Stagehands by assigning duties such as assembling and disassembling of equipment at the beginning and end of performances, loading and unloading of equipment, and managing time and attendance in addition to scheduling breaks in accordance to local wage and hour laws
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred)
- 4-6 years
- Forklift and heavy machinery certified.
- Must have a valid driver’s license if venue location requires driving.
- Knowledge of OSHA/ADA laws and regulations.
- Exceptional management or leadership background with demonstrated success in team building.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.