Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
stage manager
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
understand artistic concepts
adapt to artists' creative demands
work with respect for own safety
organise stage
analyse the scenography
analyse score
interpret artistic intentions
interact with actions on stage
use communication equipment
safeguard artistic quality of performance
use personal protection equipment
adapt artistic plan to location
coordinate the running of a performance
prevent fire in a performance environment
support a designer in the developing process
negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
promote health and safety
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
work ergonomically
follow safety procedures when working at heights
write risk assessment on performing arts production
react to emergency situations in a live performance environment
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
use technical documentation
analyse a script
cue a performance
Optional & specialised skills
document safety actions
obtain pyrotechnic permits
plan weapon use on stage
perform first fire intervention
follow time cues
set up pyrotechnical equipment
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
prompt performers
organise rehearsals
provide first aid
store pyrotechnical materials
obtain stage weapon permits
read musical score
store stage weapons
manage prompt book
keep up with trends
work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment
work safely with chemicals
prepare stage weapons
plan pyrotechnical effects
work safely with stage weapons
ensure health and safety of visitors
operate pyrotechnical control
Other matches: stage director · audio production technician · front of house manager · ICT operations manager · stage technician
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.