What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marquee Events Stage Manager/Assistant Stage Manager Opportunities (Seasaonl/Temporary Assignment) position at NBCUniversal?
Please review the requirements below and ensure you meet them prior to submitting your application :
This is a Seasonal / Temporary assignment opportunity and includes consideration for all Marquee events (Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Holidays – Grinchmas, Universal’s Holiday Parade & Holiday concerts, New Year’s Eve, Rock the Universe, Mardi Gras, Grad events, Mega Movie Parade and 4th of July).
All Candidates considered for these roles must be available for required orientation, training and rehearsals.
Candidates considered for Halloween Horror Nights must be available for ALL event nights. Requests for time off will be evaluated by the Hiring Managers and may impact employment decisions. Candidates must be comfortable working both second and third shift schedules with some start times as early as 12pm and ending as late as 3am.
Candidates considered for Universal’s Holiday Parade and Grinchmas must have flexible availability starting approximately September 2025 through early January 2026 including all major holidays. Must be comfortable working during regular park hours.
Candidates considered for Mardi Gras 2025 must have flexible availability starting approximately January 2026 through April 2026. Must be comfortable working during regular park hours.
Candidates considered for Mega Movie Parade 2026 must have flexible availability starting approximately March 2026 through October 2026. Must be comfortable working during regular park hours.
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER :
The Assistant Stage Manager reports to the Stage Manager and is responsible for taking ownership of their assigned area. They should have a complete knowledge of their area, tech and talent and be able to address cast concerns and properly disseminate tech information to the appropriate technical teams. They support the Stage Manager in operating their area and maintain all scheduling.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :
Accountable for the supervision and evaluation of all talent and administrative staff for the assigned venue(s) assuring that all administrative duties are completed in a timely, accurate manner including but not limited to scheduling, payroll, daily flash, overtime summary and other budgetary functions for the assigned venue(s).
Monitor all performance and backstage areas for quality, safety, etc.
Responsible for effectively communicating necessary information which pertains to the operation of the assigned entertainment venue(s), to both upper management and employees of the venue(s).
Accountable to administer all company policies & procedures as well as handle all employee relations issues pertaining to the assigned venue (s).
EDUCATION :
High school degree or GED required.
Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferred.
EXPERIENCE :
0-1 Year : Experience in working in fast paced environment, flexible, organized is required.
1 Years Prior entertainment and / or management experience is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
STAGE MANAGER :
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of one or two show venues. Promotes positive guest experiences by ensuring that the venue(s) including both talent and technical aspects run at the optimum performance levels.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :
Directly responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all talent and administrative staff for the assigned venue(s). This includes but is not limited to the training of all new employees assigned to the venue and assessing employee performance both annually and quarterly.
Is required to periodically represent the Entertainment Department as Manager on Duty (499) for all entertainment venues in their assigned park. Responsibilities include but are not limited to problem solving all issues involving the venues as well as employees and communicating those issues to the appropriate Management Representation.
Responsible for effectively communicating necessary information which pertains to the operation of the assigned entertainment venue(s), to both upper management and employees of the venue(s).
Accountable for assuring that all administrative duties are completed in a timely, accurate manner including but not limited to scheduling, payroll, daily flash, overtime summary and other budgetary functions for the assigned venue(s).
Accountable to administer all company policies & procedures as well as handle all employee relations issues pertaining to the assigned venue (s).
EDUCATION :
High school degree or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university in related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE :
1 years previous supervisory / managerial experience preferred.
6 months experience within the professional entertainment or theme park industry required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Additional responsibilities for all positions listed above :
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and Team Member involvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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