Stage Manager

 Who are we hiring? 

The Stage Manager acts as the central point of communication and coordination between production departments and ensures the timely and safe execution of live events. Stage Managers are required to verbally execute the physical production elements (lighting, scenic, fly moves, talent moves) to the Stage Crew as designed in sequential order for the performance at hand.

Radio City Stage Managers are responsible for communicating to the Crew the use of the (4) stage elevators as needed per a production. Stage Managers have the responsibility to conduct and direct all moves and maintain a safety system comprised of communication with the local Crew and production.

Events requiring Stage Managers range from concerts to graduation ceremonies, live television productions, award shows, corporate events, and the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. Occasionally, Stage Managers will be required to work at off-site facilities such as rehearsal spaces and talent appearances at various venues. These events are staffed at the discretion of Radio City Production in alignment with the collective bargaining agreement between the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) and Radio City.

When required, Stage Managers are also responsible for running rehearsals in collaboration with the Director and creative/production team members (i.e. Christmas Spectacular). In these instances, stage managers are responsible for tracking and logging rehearsal activities, recording notes, and keeping time to ensure accurate breaks in accordance with AGVA rules.

What will you do?

• Work in tandem with venue event management, visiting production stage managers, tour managers and talent to ensure flawless execution of the event needs.
• Perform safety checks on and around the stage area, which may include setting physical barriers and making verbal announcements.
• Call show cues to verbally execute the physical production.
• Liaison between production and technical departments while in performance to ensure smooth and consistent stage production and presentation
• Coordinate and communicate response plan in the event of a necessary show change/adjustment/issue (i.e., performer needs to swing out, technical element does not properly execute), to ensure that production can continue safely
• Work together with other Stage Managers who may be staffed on the event.
• Safely execute elevator moves during the load in process for the purpose of stage equipment storage as well as use in show conditions, including rehearsals
• Remain in close contact with Radio City Production & Christmas Spectacular Management throughout the span of the event.
• Follow and execute performance tracks as assigned and perform any pre-set activities.
• Be on call at the beginning of a crew call through the end of the day.
• Maintain a log of stage activities and show timings.
• Post daily work hours and meal breaks.

What do you need to succeed?

• 5+ years’ experience in Stage Management in a Theater environment
• Experience in live events, concerts, and corporate events a major plus
• Experience collaborating directly with artists and performers in a live environment as well as with other members of a Stage Management team.
• Highly skilled in communication, organization and time management
• Adept at maintaining a positive, open, approachable, and professional relationship with a diverse group.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Comfortable taking direction from internal departments such as Radio City Production Management, Building Management, Talent Management
• Required to join American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) for Stage Managers
• Must be able stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to lift to 50lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, work weekends and holidays.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• The hiring of Stage Managers for various events at Radio City Music Hall follows the requirements as set by the collective bargaining agreement between AGVA and Radio City.
• Hiring of Stage Managers for events outside of the contractual obligation is at the sole discretion of Radio City Production

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