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Live Events Show Crew (COGS)
LIVE EVENTS SHOW CREW
JOB DESCRIPTION
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt | EEO Class: 3 - Technician |
Department: Production | |
Reports to: VP/Director of Live Events | |
Supervises: Staff as determined by show |
General summary
The Live Events Show Crew – has primary responsibility for supporting all 4Wall Live Event productions which requires excellent organizational and technical skills along with providing the very best customer service.
Responsibilities of Position: Duties include but are not limited to:
Organizational Responsibilities
- Maintain and operate per 4Wall quality standards in all work activities
- Represent 4Wall in a professional manner while on the road or at events
- Actively encourage and participate with employee engagement and culture-building initiatives
Personal Responsibilities
- Productively contribute to 4Wall Live Event productions as directed by the Production Management staff, the Show Lead and the VP/Director of Live Events.
- Act as gear technician as the show is built according to customer-approved designs; includes items like lighting, rigging, electrical, video, stage assembly, crowd control, etc.
- Working independently without supervision as a seamless part of the Live Events team.
- When not working on a show, will be responsible for supporting the Live Events team with show prep, show design, and potential shop duties as required.
- Effectively consult with Production Managers/Sales Agents to support execution of the client’s vision for the show
- Interface with the Live Events Production team to successfully coordinate all 4Wall provided aspects of shows and to ensure that all 4Wall departments have the information and resources required to execute
- Review all relevant gear lists and drawings; proactively communicate concerns and challenges; make revisions as needed to successfully execute the design. Communicate all changes effectively with the production staff
- Collaborate with the Live Events Production team to coordinate crew resources across all shows
- As needed, act as show lead to coordinate the video crew to ensure timely installation
- As needed, act as standby technician for relevant show elements
- Always interact positively and constructively with the client to successfully execute their vision
Team Responsibilities
- Communicate in a positive and professional manner with all 4Wall Entertainment employees.
- Maintain the highest level of customer relations
- Adhere to workplace rules, policies, and procedures
- Work in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to your direct supervisor, Operations Manager, or General Manager
Key Requirements:
- Must have good troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience as a lead technician, programmer, and/ crew chief.
- Understanding and demonstrated technical proficiency in LED video panels, projection, image processing technology, theatrical lighting, staging, rigging, and entertainment equipment is required.
- Experience in entertainment event industry is required.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to self-motivate and work without supervision
Physical Requirements
The job duties and tasks of this position require the employee to regularly stand and walk. Regular use of computer monitors and a keyboard/mouse will be required. The employee must regularly push, pull, bend, climb, reach, twist, and kneel as well as lift and/or move 75-100 pounds. Other physical requirements of the job include communication and visual acuity such as close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the employee will not be in a temperature-controlled work environment and may experience temperature variations due to local weather conditions.
Availability:
• Must be available to work, as needed, as determined by 4Wall.
Position Location and/or Territory and Travel:
• Position location is TBD and wherever the Live Events are taking place
Position Type
- Full-Time/Regular
- Based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), management has analyzed this position and determined it to be non-exempt
- This position is considered safety-sensitive and will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing