Assistant Technical Director - History

WhoWe Are

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company,comprisedof global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately10,000 clientsworldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in theworldpromoting more than 50,000 events annually fornearly 7,000artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. Foradditionalinformation, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

WhoYou Are

Passionate and motivatedwith a proven track record. Drivenand determinedwith an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forwardthinking,and committed.At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!  
 

The Role

You will have the opportunity to be part ofa very specialteam for Live Nation’s newest Canadian venue, HISTORY Ottawa.A state-of-the-artvenue with a capacity of up to 2000 hosting over 180 concerts and private events annually. If you are ready to be a part of Ottawa’s most memorable and historic shows, this role might be for you! 

The Assistant Technical Directoris responsible forsupporting the Technical Director and ensuring the success of show and event productions by managing theday-to-daytechnical and personnel aspects of the Production department through detailed preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Director inthe day-to-dayfunctions of the business.

• Assume the responsibilities of the Technical Director when they are not present in the venue.

• Ensure production needs of the incoming show are implemented as advanced by the Technical Director.

• Ensureproductionconsumable inventory ismaintainedandup to date.

• Perform as production leadforthe in-house crew to meet the needs of theincoming tour’sproduction.

• Assistinmaintainingdepartment manuals and training materials for all production positions.

• Assistand supportin-houseproduction department personnel with job functions as needed.

• Assistin the creationand maintenance of theinventory and maintenance log.

• Assistin providing information toassistTechnical Director in communicationswith Venue and Corporate Management.

• Assistwithfacilitatingproper interdepartmental communication and organization

• Perform as Production Lead toassistinmanagingin-housestage, sound, and lighting crews.

• Coordinate operational feedback withtheTechnicalDirector.

• Coordinate andassistthe technical director in ensuring ongoingequipmentoperationalreadiness such asequipment firmware programming,ongoingsystem tuning,bulb replacement, etc.

• Assistwith the maintenance of audio, lighting, backline,andvideo systemsadvisingrepairs when needed.

• Assistinthe advancement of concerts and the needs of the concert tour as well as handle the advance ofspecial events, rentals, andadditionalcontent as it relates to the entire space of the venue

• Ensureequipment status and repair needs are communicatedtothe Technical Directoronaregularandtimelybasis.

• Responsible for safe and consistent operation of all equipment.

• Attendproduction and operationsmeetingsas outlined bytheTalent Buyer, Technical Director and/or the General Manager.

• Responsible for reporting to TD andGM, anddelivering disciplinary and corrective actions to the production crew when necessary. 

• Ensure a positive and creative environment for the in-house crew.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-year leadership experience in an entertainment venue.

• 5years+tour andorstageproduction experience or equivalent.

• Experience in stage lighting, pro audiosystems,and basic video systems.

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to make clear concise decisions; sometimes with limited information.

• Computer literate incommonproduction,Windows& Mac OSapplications(i.e.SMAART,Vectorworks).

• Familiarization and literacy with technical protocols such as:

• Analog audio & video 

• Networked audio (i.e.Dante, AVB, MILAN)

• Digital Audio (i.e.MIDI, AES)

• Lighting Protocols (i.e.DMX)

• Video Protocols (i.e.SDI)

• Networked Video (i.e.NDI, SMPTE2110)

• Immersive Audio & Video (i.e.Dolby Atmos, Sony 360)

• Mustpossesssuperior interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays asrequired.

• Workingenvironment is fast-paced and often loud.

• Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing, lifting, bending, reaching, and working on your feet.

• Must be able to lift or move up to 75 lbs. using proper lifting techniques.

• Able to wear a radio earpiece during the scheduled shift.

We thank all applicantsfor theirinterest;however, only thosechosen for an interviewwill be contacted.

The expected compensation for this position in Ontariois$32-$38 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Live Nation Canada 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 provincial and/or federal law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates takingpartin all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.If accommodation is needed during the recruitment and selection process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job description has been designed toindicatethe general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed tocontainor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequired ofemployees assigned to this job.

Live Nation Canada recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available ina timelyand efficient manner. Live Nation Canada may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, collegerecruitingand search firms.