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Careers

Join the crew behind the show.

Show Masters is constantly adding to our national network of crew to staff events from coast to coast. Whether you are an experienced, proven live production professional or looking to join the industry, we want to hear from you.

Stagehands dressing cable along ground truss during a ballroom load-in
On the call / Ballroom load-in

Roles

Every specialty, coast to coast.

We want crew across every specialty of live production, in the field and in the office.

In the field

  • Stagehand

    General floor crew, plus audio, lighting, video, carpentry and decking.

  • Technician

    Audio, video, lighting, breakout and virtual systems.

  • Rigger

    Lead, beam, lift, point and ground rigging.

  • Lift operator

    Forklift, boom fork and boom lift operation.

  • Crew management

    Crew Leads who run the shift, the pace and the paperwork.

  • Show management

    Stage managers, cue callers and technical directors.

  • Production support

    Camera operators and production assistants.

  • Experienced in a related trade? Electricians, construction carpenters and home theater installers often bring skills that translate.

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In the office

  • Personnel coordinator

    Build crews and keep the national network moving.

  • Sales

    Partner with producers, venues and production houses.

  • Regional management

    Lead operations and crews across a market.

What we look for

Proven on the call. Ready for the next.

  • Proven live production experience in at least one area: floor crew, stagehand, technician, rigging, lift operation, camera, crew management, production assistance or technical direction.
  • New to the industry? Experience as an electrician, construction carpenter or home theater installer can translate.
  • Current certification for rigging and lift work, which is staffed by certified personnel only.
  • Attention to detail, communication, organization and follow-through on every call.
  • A focus on safety and awareness, from load-in to load-out.
Lift operator seated at the controls of a forklift outside a stadium

What to expect

  • Booked on merit

    Calls are booked on skill strength and merit rather than seniority.

  • Paid as an employee

    Show Masters crew are paid as employees, with payroll taxes and insurance handled by the company.

  • Led onsite

    A Crew Lead on every shift manages pace, performance and paperwork, so you can focus on the work.

  • One team

    Crews work together and move between departments as the job requires.

  • Room to grow

    Competitive pay, a culture of camaraderie, opportunity and growth.

  • Coast to coast

    A national network that staffs events from coast to coast.

How to apply

Add yourself to our crew list.

The application opens on the current Show Masters careers page in a new tab. Have your résumé ready, in PDF if you can.

  1. Open the application

    Apply through the Show Masters crew application form.

  2. Select your expertise

    Choose every role you are qualified and experienced in, and add any related experience.

  3. Attach your résumé

    PDF preferred. We look forward to meeting you and working together.

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