Stage Hand

Location: Cincinnati, OH, 45227

Position Overview

The Stage Hand is responsible for assisting with the setup, operation, maintenance, and tear-down of event production equipment and staging elements for live events, concerts, corporate meetings, festivals, social events, and special productions. The Stage Hand provides support to the Audio-Visual team, Front of House (FOH) Engineers, Production Managers, and event staff by ensuring equipment is properly staged, organized, transported, and maintained throughout event operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring events are executed safely, efficiently, and professionally. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required based on event schedules.

Job Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous event production, stagehand, concert, theater, hospitality, or AV experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn and follow event production procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Preferred Experience

• Live event production.
• Audio Visual setup, strike, and operation.
• Stage setup and breakdown.
• Cable management.
• Concert, festival, or venue operations.
• Loading and unloading equipment.
• Working with production crews and technical teams.

General Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds safely.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with management, clients, vendors, and fellow team members.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
• Must be able to follow directions and work safely around production equipment.
• Must maintain awareness of surroundings during live event operations.
• Must comply with all M2Media safety policies and procedures.
• Must maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Must be capable of working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must wear appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Job Functions & Duties

Event Setup & Production Support

• Assist with the setup and tear-down of stages, risers, drape, lighting, audio, video, and production equipment.
• Assist with stage set up, room flips and venue conversions for events.
• Help position speakers, microphones, monitors, staging, and production equipment.
• Support event production teams in preparing venues before event start times.

Cable Management

• Run, organize, tape down, coil, and store audio, video, power, and data cables.
• Maintain clean and professional cable paths throughout event spaces.
• Ensure cables are safely secured to minimize trip hazards and maintain event safety standards.

Stage Operations

• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized stage environment during events.
• Help manage stage equipment and ensure equipment is positioned correctly.
• Support performers, presenters, and production staff as directed.
• Monitor backstage and production areas for safety and organization.

FOH (Front of House) Support

• Assist FOH Engineers and AV Technicians with event setup and operations.
• Help distribute, collect, and maintain microphones, cables, and production equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting and equipment changes during events as directed by technical staff.
• Provide general production support throughout the duration of events.

Load-In & Load-Out

• Assist with loading and unloading production equipment.
• Safely transport equipment throughout the venue.
• Properly store and organize equipment after events.
• Assist with inventory counts and equipment tracking during load-in and load-out processes.

Equipment Care & Organization

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of production equipment.
• Assist with equipment inspections before and after events.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment to management.
• Help maintain warehouse, storage, and production areas.

Safety & Asset Protection

• Follow all company safety policies and event production best practices.
• Assist in protecting company assets and equipment.
• Maintain awareness of guests, clients, and team members during event operations.
• Report any safety concerns or incidents immediately to management.

Schedule Expectations

• Must be available to work weekends.
• Evening and holiday availability may be required.
• Schedule will vary based on event bookings and production needs.
• Position may require extended standing, lifting, and physical labor during event setup and teardown.