Also called: Event PA, Event Runner
Helps run live events behind the scenes, from setup to running errands during the show.
An event PA unloads gear at 6 a.m., checks in vendors, runs a forgotten cable to the stage, and helps with teardown after midnight.
Estimate; often freelance day rates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No experience needed; often an entry point.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Event Management, Hospitality Management.
Growing faster than average (about 7% over 10 years). Tracks event planner growth.
Low risk for 10 years. Running errands and setup behind the scenes at live events stays hands-on entry-level work.
Age 18+. One way to start: Sign up with event staffing agencies or production companies in your city
Classes: Theater tech crew, Business, Physical education.
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