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Perfect job for right out of school - Junior Talent Buyer Live Nation Entertainment Employee Review

5.0
Jul 1, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A lot of autonomy and freedom to be creative. Responsible for quite a bit right out of the gates. Free shows and food at work. A good amount of welcomed overtime pay. Nice work environment and mostly good coworkers.

Cons

Although Cleveland is a cheap area, pay for the position should definitely be higher. Basically, Live Nation will exploit you on pay unless you drive a hard bargain. They handled Covid poorly and lied to most employees. I was let go from furlough for no great reason other than to appease some corporate head on small margins. Messy infrastructure and leadership at times.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jun 13, 2026
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Pros

1. Genuinely fun environment. You're working live shows at a major 16,000-capacity venue, so no two events feel the same. 2. Strong sense of teamwork; the ops crew is small and coordinated, so you actually rely on and trust the people around you. 3. Real, transferable experience: crowd management, security screening, event setup/breakdown, and real-time coordination during incidents. 4. Good exposure to how a venue actually runs, including coordination with partner staff like Legends Global. 5. Flexible seasonal structure worked well for me (if you want event-industry experience without a year-round commitment) and you can talk to management about going to other venues during off-season.

Cons

1. Seasonal and event-driven, so hours are inconsistent and concentrated around the concert season. 2. Outdoor amphitheater work is weather-dependent; shifts happen rain or shine (at my venue: Mann Center), and conditions can sometimes be tough. 3. Physically demanding with long nights, late breakdowns, and a lot of time on your feet, you've gotta really enjoy and appreciate shows. 4. Limited long-term advancement within a seasonal role.

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