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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Position Summary The Assistant Manager, Event Production plays a critical role in the planning, coordination, and execution of live events from a backofhouse production perspective. This position is responsible for independently managing assigned events and overseeing key production elements to ensure smooth, safe, and successful execution. The Assistant Manager leads and assists with event advancement, coordinates crossdepartmental logistics, and serves as a primary production contact for designated events. Working within established venue standards and operational frameworks, this role exercises independent judgment, problemsolving, and decisionmaking authority throughout the event lifecycle. The Assistant Manager collaborates closely with internal departments, promoters, touring productions, union crews, and external partners to deliver highquality event experiences. Depending on event scope and complexity, this role will lead full smallerscale productions or manage significant components of largescale events. This position is ideal for a production professional ready to take ownership of event execution while contributing to the continued operational excellence of the venue. Benefits for FullTime roles Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Pension matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and statutory holidays). This position will remain open until May 22, 2026. About The Venue TD Coliseum is now open and operating as a reimagined, stateoftheart venue, proudly rooted in the history and energy of Hamilton. Hosting worldclass concerts, sporting events, and special events, TD Coliseum, FirstOntario Concert Hall, and The Studio play a vital role in the regions cultural and economic landscape. As the venue enters this exciting new chapter, we are seeking passionate professionals who thrive in fastpaced, highimpact environments and are committed to delivering exceptional experiences for every fan. Responsibilities Event Planning & Execution: Plan and execute assigned concerts, sporting events, family shows, and s pecial event s. Serve as a primary production contact for designated events, advancing technical and operational requirements with promoters and touring personnel. Lead the coordination of event logistics including production schedules, floor plans, rigging requirements, staging, loading dock operations, security coordination, and staffing plans. Oversee assigned event elements such as backstage operations, artist hospitality, room allocations, credentialing, and venue readiness. Provide onsite leadership during loadin, runofshow, and loadout, resolving operational issues in real time. Manage smaller or lowercomplexity events in their entirety, ensuring alignment with venue standards and financial expectations. Venue & Department Coordination: Work crossfunctionally with Operations, Security, Fan Experience, Engineering, Ticketing, and other departments to support event readiness. Lead and assist with the creation and distribution of event sheets, schedules, and internal communications. Coordinate with Union staff and vendors to support crew calls, schedules, and onsite execution. Participate in preevent meetings and walkthroughs, contributing to planning and problemsolving discussions. Identify and flag potential operational or production issues and develop solutions. Client & Partner Relations: Support promoter, artist, and touring production needs in a professional and serviceoriented manner. Maintain clear, timely , and accurate communication with internal teams and external partners. Ensure eventday expectations are met and elevate concerns appropriately. Contribute to a clientfocused experience that supports TD Coliseums reputation as a trusted and bestinclass venue partner. Administration & Reporting: Create and update eventrelated paperwork including event sheets, schedules, and postevent notes. Assist with the preparation of event estimates, staffing plans, and production documentation. T rack and document related expenses to production and staffing. Assist with updating venue technical packs, maps, and inventory documentation. Coordinate union crew administration, including signins and coordination with Union Heads. Qualifications 2 4 years of experience in event production, venue operations, or live entertainment environments. Foundational understanding of live event production, backofhouse operations, and touring requirements. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. Clear, professional communicator comfortable working with internal teams and external partners. Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solutionsfocused in fastpaced, liveevent environments. Familiarity with unionized environments, production crews, or technical event operations is an asset. Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and event management or scheduling software is preferred. Willingness to learn, take direction, and progressively assume greater. Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr