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
write risk assessment on performing arts production
support a designer in the developing process
interpret artistic intentions
negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
interact with actions on stage
organise stage
safeguard artistic quality of performance
follow safety procedures when working at heights
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
coordinate the running of a performance
react to emergency situations in a live performance environment
promote health and safety
prevent fire in a performance environment
understand artistic concepts
cue a performance
analyse score
adapt to artists' creative demands
analyse the scenography
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
work ergonomically
adapt artistic plan to location
use communication equipment
analyse a script
analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
use personal protection equipment
use technical documentation
work with respect for own safety
Optional & specialised skills
perform first fire intervention
document safety actions
operate pyrotechnical control
organise rehearsals
obtain pyrotechnic permits
work safely with stage weapons
plan pyrotechnical effects
keep up with trends
prepare stage weapons
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
follow time cues
store stage weapons
provide first aid
plan weapon use on stage
work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment
ensure health and safety of visitors
read musical score
work safely with chemicals
obtain stage weapon permits
manage prompt book
store pyrotechnical materials
prompt performers
set up pyrotechnical equipment
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.