Company - Production Assistant

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at production assistance? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the operations space. Is this you? Read on…

WHO ARE WE?

Company produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Throughout our 20-year history, Company has produced almost 400 festivals, concerts and club nights for over 4 million attendees in California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, with expansions into Brazil, Japan and India. Company’s premier annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the largest multi-day music festival in North America, and attracted more than 400,000 fans over three days in June 2016. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella, and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

Company Events is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Production Assistant to join the Operations team in Southern California. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Festival Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as primary support for Senior Manager, Festival Operations, assisting in event logistics, vendor management and on site operations support
• Responsible for various daily administrative activities but not limited to: schedule and takes notes at meetings
• Reconcile and keep track of event expenses for reimbursements
• Other tasks and projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years’ experience with festival production and operations or administration is preferred
• 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 Company 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 Company for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Company strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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.

Company recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Company may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.