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Old School Business Model - Box Office Associate Live Nation Entertainment Employee Review

2.0
Oct 6, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

You get to see shows.

Cons

First, the low pay. Everyone, from entry to management is underpaid. The corporate side feels employees will get to at least be around the things they love, like music and other forms of entertainment, but as one manager would constantly tell me as to why Live Nation would choose to raise ticket prices "love dont pay the bills". Never saw why that manager never thought to apply that to the situations of revolving door of employees, constantly leaving because they pay was not enough to survive on in the city of San Francisco. No benefits if not working full time, and they try hard to keep everyone working only part time. Basically, making sure they don't have to give benefits, typical corporate greed taking advantage of the workers who help make them money... I worked in a venue that served food, and employees had to pay full price if they wanted any food. The TMWIN software the use is so outdated it causes extra work to be produced by ticketing staff, easily could be updated with an initial cost, but in the long run will save them money.

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Cons

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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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