Insomniac - Hard Summer 2026 Seasonal Production Assistant

Job Summary

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at production assistant tasks? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the live event space.

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction.

The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days.

The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

Insomniac is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Production Assistant to support the responsibilities of Insomniac’s Back of House Department. This position reports to the Back of House Manager. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in developing, organizing and executing different festival area operations.
• Contribute to compiling advance documents relating to several festival areas.
• Act as a Vendor Liaison for all related areas of production.
• Communicate production needs in a concise and effective manner to all contributing teams.
• Support in document organization relating to all aspects of advancing, set up documents and correspondence between vendors and production departments.
• Affiliate in organization of advance documents relating to the executive producer branch in our organizational chart.
• Facilitate the advance credential materials for all related vendors and staff involved with the projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent comprehension and retention in excel, word and PowerPoint.
• Effective and concise communication skill set in electronic and verbal mediums.
• Adaptive in fast-paced environments.
• Seasoned in event planning, management, and coordination.
• Well versed in communicating with multiple vendors and advancing event production needs.
• High ability level to balance multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
• Motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude.
• Proven track record to meet deadlines.
• Active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small.
• Able to continuously stand or walk.
• Able to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines.

Work Environment

• Tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments.
• Work in drastic temperature climates.
• Willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines.

Hiring Practices

• Recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner.
• Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
• Hiring Salary Range: $16.50-$20.00 an hour.
• Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law.
• In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.