LN Concerts, Production Manager
Live Nation
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, USA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
About this role
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 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists 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. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com . 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! THE JOB The Boston Production Department oversees the execution, management, and administration of production operations for all Live Nation-operated and third-party venues, including amphitheaters, arenas, and stadiums in the region. Collaborating with the operations, talent management, and finance teams, the department plays a crucial role in liaising with clients, event planners, performing talent, venues, technical and site vendors, labor unions, and other key stakeholders to ensure the success of all events, both front and back of house. The ideal candidate will have the ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to fast-paced, changing environments while maintaining quality and demonstrating exemplary leadership and teamwork. The candidate will be directly responsible for managing 75+ shows annually, and some travel within the region will be required. WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO Oversee all on-stage, backstage, technical, and site planning aspects of events. Advance and obtain key technical information, including venue specs, production needs, rider requirements, staging, and capacity changes. Develop and maintain production documents such as site drawings, on-sale layouts, timelines, schedules, and artist riders. Produce events across a range of venue sizes—from clubs and theaters to amphitheaters, arenas, and stadiums. Manage technical production elements (e.g., stage, sound, video, lighting, backline, broadcast, labor crews). Support site operations (e.g., power, heavy equipment, traffic flow, crowd control, sanitation, permitting, and engineering). Track and assist with budget management for assigned responsibilities. Lead multiple projects from planning through execution, including on-site presence from load-in to load-out. Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders and senior leadership through meetings, calls, and emails. Facilitate interdepartmental coordination and follow up on action items from internal and external meetings. Foster a positive, collaborative environment for planning teams. Contribute to event debriefs, including financial settlement notes and recommendations for future improvements. Perform additional duties as assigned. WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING 5+ years of production management experience across varied venue types and event scales Proven project management and planning expertise, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously Strong leadership and decision-making skills, especially under pressure and with limited information Proficiency in both Windows and Mac OS applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint) Exceptional organizational and communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain composure in fast-paced environments Experience procuring vendors (e.g., staging, audio, lighting, video) and managing staff, services, and