Job Titles On Giggs
Nov 14, 2024
Choosing the Perfect Job Title for Your Giggs Profile: How It Works
When you create a profile on Giggs, you get access to a unique job marketplace specifically tailored for roles in the live event industry. Unlike traditional job platforms, Giggs focuses on event-specific roles that support large productions and live shows—roles that are often behind the scenes yet vital to every successful event.
The way Giggs connects professionals with employers is simple but powerful: by choosing relevant job titles for your profile, you’ll receive notifications for jobs that match those roles. This means that if you’re interested in a specific area, like “Audio Engineer” or “Festival Operations Manager,” selecting those titles in your profile helps ensure you’re the first to know about matching opportunities.
Let’s take a closer look at how these categories are set up and how you can make the best selections to increase your chances of landing your ideal gig.
Main Job Categories and Subcategories
Giggs offers a variety of main job categories, with each main category having several subcategories that further define specialized roles. You can select both a main category and specific subcategories, ensuring you capture all your areas of interest.
Here’s a breakdown of the categories:
A/V
A/V Crew Chief
A/V Engineer
A/V Equipment Specialist
A/V Field Tech
A/V Installer
A/V Integration Tech
A/V Network Engineer
A/V Production Manager
A/V Rental Tech
A/V Setup Crew
A/V Shop Manager
A/V Show Technician
A/V Systems Integrator
Broadcast A/V Tech
Festival A/V Tech
General A/V Technician
Sporting Event A/V Tech
Touring A/V Technician
Venue A/V Technician
Artist
MC/Emcee
Mix Engineer
Music Arranger
Musical Director
Producer
Session Musician
Songwriter
Touring Musician
Artist Management
A&R
Artist Manager
Booking Agent
Day-to-Day Manager
Marketing Manager
Publicist
Artist Services
Art Director
Artist Wrangler
Hair Stylist
Makeup Artist
Massage Therapist
Movement Coach
Nanny
Personal Assistant
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Stylist/Wardrobe
Talent Escort
Vocal Coach
Audio
Audio Crew Chief
Audio Engineer
Audio Shop Manager
Audio Tech
Broadcast Audio Engineer
DJ Tech
Field Sound Mixer
Frequency Coordinator
Front of House Engineer
Front of House Tech
Monitor Engineer
Monitor Tech
PA Systems Tech
Recording & Playback Engineer
RF A2
RF Coordinator
RF Tech
Sound Editor
Sound Supervisor
System Engineer
Backline
Backline Crew Chief
Backline Tech
Bass Tech
Drum Tech
Guitar Tech
Keys Tech
Teleprompter
Band
Background Vocalist
Band Leader
Banjo
Bassist
DJ
Drummer
Guitarist
Horns/Brass
Instrumentalist
Keys
Lead Singer
Mandolin
Multi-Instrumentalist
Music Director
Percussionist
Rapper/MC
Strings
Utility Player
Vocal Coach
Vocalist
Carpentry
Head Carpenter
Scenic Artist
Set Carpenter
Stage Carpenter
Welder
Casting
Extras / Background Talent
Audience Fillers
Casting Assistant
Stand-Ins
Catering
Catering Assistant
Catering Director
Catering Manager
Chef
Dining Room Manager
Sous-Chef
Corporate Events
Corporate Artist Liaison
Corporate Audio Engineer
Corporate Audio Tech
Corporate AV Crew Chief
Corporate AV Engineer
Corporate AV Tech
Corporate Bartender
Corporate Camera Operator
Corporate Catering Manager
Corporate Dressing Room Coordinator
Corporate Event Host
Corporate Event IT Coordinator
Corporate Event Manager
Corporate Event Planner
Corporate Event Producer
Corporate Fall Protection Specialist
Corporate Fly System Operator
Corporate Hospitality Manager
Corporate LED Tech
Corporate Lighting Crew Chief
Corporate Lighting Designer
Corporate Lighting Tech
Corporate Live Stream Operator
Corporate Load-In/Load-Out Crew
Corporate Logistics Coordinator
Corporate MC/Emcee
Corporate Media Server Operator
Corporate Motor Tech
Corporate Network Engineer
Corporate Operations Manager
Corporate Production Assistant
Corporate Production Coordinator
Corporate Production Designer
Corporate Production Manager
Corporate Projectionist
Corporate Rigger
Corporate Sales
Corporate Security
Corporate Show Caller
Corporate Show Crew
Corporate Show Director
Corporate Site Coordinator
Corporate Stage Manager
Corporate Talent Manager
Corporate Technical Director
Corporate Transportation Coordinator
Corporate Vendor Manager
Corporate Video Director
Corporate Video Engineer
Corporate Video Tech
Corporate VIP Coordinator
Creative
A/V Design Specialist
Animation Director
Art Director
Assistant Choreographer
Choreographer
Composer
Content Creator
Costume Designer
Creative Assistant
Creative Director
Creative Producer
Graphic Designer
Projection Mapper
Storyboard Artist
Visual Artist
Driving
Equipment Driver
Logistics Coordinator
Personal Driver
Tour Bus Driver
Truck Driver
Van Driver
CDL-A
CDL-A Flatbed Truck Driver
CDL-A Heavy Haul Driver
CDL-A OTR (Over the Road)
CDL-A Owner-Operator
CDL-A Truck Driver
CDL-B
CDL-B Box Truck Driver
CDL-B Charter Bus Driver
CDL-B Coach Bus Driver
CDL-B Delivery Driver
CDL-B Passenger Bus Driver
CDL-B Shuttle Bus Driver
CDL-B Tow Truck Driver
CDL-B Truck Driver
CDL-C
CDL-C Passenger Van Driver
CDL-C Small Bus Driver
Executives
Board Member
Chief Business Officer (CBO)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Division Director
Executive Assistant
Executive Director
Executive Producer
General Manager
Live Event Consultant
Managing Director
President
Senior Vice President
Touring Account Executive
Vice President
Events
Accreditation Coordinator
Accreditation Manager
Event Logistics Coordinator
Event Manager
Event Operations Manager
Event Producer
Event Production Assistant
Event Setup Crew
Event Strike Crew
Event Technician
Event Transportation Coordinator
Experiential Event Manager
General Event Staff
Guest Services Representative
Load-In/Load-Out Crew
On-Site Event Coordinator
Site Operations Crew
Traffic & Parking Coordinator
Vendor Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Festivals
Festival Artist Hospitality Coordinator
Festival Artist Liaison
Festival Catering
Festival Cleanup Crew
Festival Coordinator
Festival Director
Festival Dressing Room Coordinator
Festival Environmental Coordinator
Festival Food & Beverage Coordinator
Festival Hospitality Manager
Festival Host
Festival IT Support
Festival Marketing Manager
Festival MC/Emcee
Festival Medical Staff
Festival Merchandise
Festival Network Engineer
Festival Operations Manager
Festival Parking
Festival Production Assistant
Festival Promoter
Festival Safety Officer
Festival Security
Festival Security Manager
Festival Site Crew
Festival Site Manager
Festival Social Media Coordinator
Festival Sponsorship Manager
Festival Stage Manager
Festival Ticketing Coordinator
Festival Transportation
Festival Vendor Manager
Festival VIP
Festival Volunteer
Festival Volunteer Coordinator
Hospitality
Bartender
Concierge
Dressing Room Coordinator
Hospitality Manager
Production Runner
Integration & Installation
Audio Installation Tech
AV Installation Engineer
Field Installation Specialist
Installation Coordinator
Installation Project Manager
Installation Tech
Integration Tech
Lead Installer
Lighting Installation Tech
Network Systems Installer
Systems Integrator
Video Installation Tech
Internship
Lighting
Blacktrax Tech
Dimmer Tech
Electrician
Follow Spot Operator
Follow-Me Spotlight Tech
Lighting Crew Chief
Lighting Designer
Lighting Director
Lighting Programmer
Lighting Shop Manager
Lighting Tech
Robe Robospot Tech
Spot Light Operator
Zactrack Tech
Local Hire
Local Makeup/Hair
Local Medical Staff
Local Merch Seller
Local Photographer
Local Production Assistant
Local Production Runner
Local Security
Local Stagehand
Local Transportation Crew
Local Videographer
Local VIP Coordinator
Merchandise
Merchandise Assistant
Merchandise Coordinator
Merchandise Designer
Merchandise Manager
Merchandise Salesperson
Vendor Coordinator
Music Business
Business Management
Business Manager
Distribution
Entertainment Lawyer/Attorney
Financial Advisor
Licensing
Marketing Director
Music Agent
Music Education
Music Supervisor
Music Tech
Public Relations
Publishing
Record Label
Royalty Services
Sync Licensing
Talent Buyer
Other
Cable Runner
Community Engagement
Dancers
Executive Assistant
Live Event Consultant
MC/Emcee
Medic
Network Engineer
Pyro
Safety Coordinator
Special Effects
Travel & Logistics
Travel Agent
Photography
Content Creator
Drone Photographer
Social Media Manager
Tour Photographer
Pre-Production
A/V Design Specialist
A/V Draftsman
A/V Infrastructure Designer
Accreditation Coordinator
Accreditation Manager
Cable Runner
Costume Designer
Creative Director
Draftsman
Gag/Moment Maker
Lighting Design Draftsman
Lighting Designer
Lighting Plot Designer
Lighting Rig Designer
Lightwrite Specialist
Network Engineer
Production Designer
Render Artist
Research & Development
Safety Manager
Set Design Draftsman
Set Designer
Show Director
Sound Designer
Stage Designer
Technical Director
Vectorworks Designer
Vectorworks Draftsman
Video Designer
Production
Account Representative
Asset Inventory
Assistant Production Manager
Assistant Tour Manager
Automation Manager
Automation Operator
Automation Tech
Backstage Coordinator
Equipment Manager
Production Assistant
Production Consultant
Production Coordinator
Production Manager
Promoter
Road Manager
Shop Manager
Stage Manager
Technical Director
Tour Accountant
Tour Logistics Manager
Tour Manager
Tour Manager/FOH
Touring Account Manager
Touring Consultant
Production Management
Labor Coordinator
Production Manager
Assistant Production Manager
Promotion
Artist Liaison
Concert Promoter
Festival Promoter
Sponsorship Coordinator
Talent Buyer
Ticketing Coordinator
Rigging
Fall Protection Specialist
Fly System Rigger
Head Rigger
Motor Tech
Rigger
Rigging Designer
Rigging Electrician
Wire Rigger
Security
Artist Security
Crowd Control
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Event Safety Manager
Fire Marshall
Head of Security
K9 Handler
Security Manager
Security Officer
VIP Security
Stagehand
Audio Stagehand
Automation Stagehand
Backline Stagehand
Carpentry Stagehand
Deck Stagehand
Festival Stagehand
General Stagehand
LED Wall Stagehand
Lighting Stagehand
Pyro Stagehand
Rigging Stagehand
Scaffolding Stagehand
Set Construction Stagehand
Special Effects Stagehand
Spotlight Operator Stagehand
Staging Stagehand
Video Stagehand
Staging
Apex Staging Technician
Deck Platform Installer
Decking Tech
Hydraulic Stage Technician
Mobile Staging Technician
Modular Stage Installer
Revolving Stage Technician
Rolling Platform Tech
Scaffolding Tech
Scenic Platform Installer
Stage Line Technician
Stage Roof System Technician
Stage Safety Technician
Staging Technician
Steel Deck Specialist
Suspended Staging Technician
Temporary Structure Specialist
Trap Door & Lift Operator
Special Effects
CO2 Operator
Confetti & Streamer Operator
Cryo Effects Technician
Explosive Effects Specialist
Fireworks Specialist
Flame Effects Operator
Fog Machine Tech
Laser Projectionist
Laser Show Designer
Laser Show Operator
Laser Systems Engineer
Laser Technician
Pyrotechnician
SFX Crew Chief
SFX Designer
SFX Lighting Integration Tech
SFX Programmer
SFX Safety Coordinator
SFX Shop Manager
SFX Technician
Special Effects Director
Special Effects Drone Operator
Special Effects Operator
Special Effects Rigger
Water Effects Tech
Tour Management
Assistant Tour Manager
Tour Manager
Tour Manager/FOH
Venue
Box Office Attendant
Box Office Supervisor
Concessions
Event Manager
Site Coordinator
Ticket Taker
Usher
Venue Audio Tech
Venue Bartender
Venue Hospitality Manager
Venue Lighting Tech
Venue Manager
Venue Marketing & Promotion
Venue Operations Manager
Venue Production Manager
Venue Sales Manager
Venue Security
Venue Ticket Usher
Venue Video Tech
Video
Camera Director
Camera Operator
Content Designer
D3 Op Programmer
Director of Photography
Disguise Programmer
Drone Operator
FOH Camera Operator
Hand Held Camera Operator
Jib Operator
LED Crew Chief
LED Tech
Live Stream Engineer
Live Stream Operator
Media Server Tech/Op
Notch Operator
Notch Tech
Projectionist
Remote Head Tech
Resolume Tech/Op
Robo PTZ Operator
Server Tech
SteadiCam Operator
Technical Director
Technocrane Tech
Video Crew Chief
Video Designer
Video Director
Video Editor
Video EIC
Video Engineer
Video Playback Operator
Video Producer
Video Programmer
Video Record Operator
Video Shop Manager
Video Tech
Video Utility
VJ
VIP
VIP Account Manager
VIP Assistant
VIP Coordinator
VIP Host
VIP Manager
VIP Rep
Wellness
Acupuncturist
Athletic Trainer
Chiropractor
Health Coach
Massage Therapist
Mental Health Professional
Movement Coach
Nutritionist / Dietitian
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Recovery Specialist
Reiki / Energy Healer
Therapist
Wardrobe
Costume Designer
Costume Technician
Dresser (Quick-change Specialist)
Laundry & Wardrobe Maintenance
Local Stitcher
Seamstress
Sewing & Alterations Specialist
Stylist / Wardrobe
Tailor
Textile & Fabric Specialist
Wardrobe Assistant
Wardrobe Supervisor
Warehouse
Warehouse Assistant
Warehouse Coordinator
Warehouse Equipment Prep Technician
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Warehouse Gear Maintenance Technician
Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist
Warehouse Load-in/Load-out Coordinator
Warehouse Logistics Assistant
Warehouse Manager
Warehouse Picker/Packer
Warehouse Quality Control
Warehouse Rental Equipment Technician
Warehouse Shipping and Receiving
Warehouse Stage Equipment Loader
Warehouse Technician
How to Choose the Right Job Titles for Your Profile
1. Think About Your Skillset and Interests: Start with categories that resonate with your current skills or where you’d like to grow. If you’re an audio enthusiast, go for the “Audio” category, and then select subcategories like “Audio Engineer” or “Frequency Coordinator.”
2. Select Roles You’re Passionate About: The roles you choose should be ones you’re excited to take on. Giggs is all about connecting you with gigs that fuel your passion for live events, so make sure to select roles that truly interest you.
3. Be Strategic With Your Selections: Selecting both broad and specific roles helps increase your visibility. For instance, if you’re interested in being part of a band, choose “Band” as well as specific roles like “Drummer” or “Lead Singer.”
4. Update Your Selections Regularly: As your career evolves, so should your profile. Keep your selected job titles up to date to stay aligned with current career goals.
Why Selecting Job Titles Matters
Giggs connects people with unique, hard-to-find roles in live events, making it essential to set up your profile with intention. By aligning your profile with the titles and roles that match your skills and ambitions, you’ll make the most of this niche platform’s potential. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, Giggs can help you discover rewarding opportunities by simply keeping your profile tuned to your career interests.
Ready to take your career in live events to the next level? Log in to Giggs, fine-tune your job titles, and get notified about the gigs that best match your ambitions!