Frequently Asked Questions

LASSO is the live event and entertainment industry’s first and most powerful crewing platform and marketplace.

The LASSO Marketplace is a new platform designed to match open crew calls from the best event companies to the best event talent. With LASSO’s platform and mobile crew app, crew members can accept live event jobs that fit into their work schedule and match their unique skill set.

We designed our platform with the crew in mind – and best of all it’s free to register and get hired! LASSO makes it easier for you to accept new job opportunities, manage your availability, view your schedules and travel itineraries, and get the latest event details – all while you are on the go.

There are numerous reasons to join Marketplace, including:

• Getting paid weekly
• You’ll have more flexibility
• Access more local gigs
• Work finds you
• Click here to continue learning the top 10 reasons to join.

No, it is free for crew to join and participate in the Marketplace. While there are marketplaces out there that charge the crew to be a member of them, we are not one of them.

LASSO’s customers range from small-to-mid-to-large-sized event companies all over the United States that produce or manage live events and experiences.  Our customers do corporate events, concerts/touring, festivals, broadcasting, etc.

Of course! Our goal at LASSO is to get you more work, so we encourage you to take as many jobs as you want to fit into your schedule.

If you already gig with a company that uses the LASSO platform to schedule their crew, you will just need to register separately for the LASSO Marketplace here. We take privacy and information security very seriously here at LASSO!

Demand for skill sets varies. Currently, we are seeing a strong need for skill sets that match the following positions:

• A1: Expert engineer responsible for the audio system.
• A2: Audio specialist who assists the A1 with set-up, show, and strike.
• A3: Needs to have working knowledge of audio and connectivity and signal flow.
• Camera Op (hand-held): Operates a hand-held camera.
• Camera Operator: Trained & experienced camera operator working at a fixed position.
• Graphics Operator: Expert in the operation of show computers for the editing of PowerPoint, Keynote presentations, and other computer-generated displays.
• LED Technician: A specialized technician that is proficient with setting up, programming, operating and striking of LED wall display products.
• Projectionist: Expert in the placement of projection displays.
• Technical Director: Technical Directors are responsible for every technical aspect of an event
• V1: A highly trained and experienced expert who bears ultimate responsibility for the video display system.
• V2: A video specialist who assists the V1, projectionist, or tape op in setting and striking of video equipment, running, and labeling cables, building cameras, and similar activities.
• L1: Leads the lighting setup.
• L2: Lighting specialists have knowledge of lighting equipment and signal flow.
• Lighting Designer: Lighting Designers design the lighting system for the event.
• Spotlight Operator: Spotlight Technicians operate spotlights for events.
• Breakout Operator: Breakout Operators are well-rounded technicians in audio, video, lighting, presentations, etc.
• Breakout Tech/Float: Maintain groups of breakout rooms; operate audio and video equipment within rooms.
• Carpenter: Must be able to set up and dismantle scenic pieces, sets, and props for events/conferences as required by the Lead Carpenter.
• Computer Tech: A technician responsible for the basic set-up and staging of computers/printers.
• Crew Chief: This managerial position will oversee and direct the Marketplace crew when 15+ are scheduled on a single day.
• General AV Tech/Utility: A basic level skilled technician with an understanding of AV conference setups/strikes of audio/video/lighting and can follow instructions, run cable, and lift heavy objects.
• Loader/Pusher: Participates in loading and unloading of trucks.
• Electrician: Responsible for the proper distribution of power.
• Stagehand: Their main role is to assist with laborious tasks such as set/strike, stage building, set piece placement, truss placement, case pushing, cable runs, scaffold building, and heavy lifting of various equipment.

It’s quick and simple to register! Click here to get started.

Qualified candidates in markets where we have upcoming demand will be invited to schedule an interview with one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists. You’ll receive an 📩 email inviting you to select the date and time most convenient for you.

Our Talent Acquisition team schedules interviews with candidates based on markets where demand is highest, so candidates located in smaller markets may receive invitation emails later than those who reside in major markets.

No longer do you need to waste time or energy creating and turning in invoices. What’s even better is that you will now be paid weekly vs. net 30 for your work! Every Friday, your money can be direct deposited into your account or sent directly to your home.

Absolutely! Just by being a LASSO Marketplace crew member, you are automatically eligible for many perks!

Through Insperity’s “Perks at Work” program, you have access to discounts to over 30,000 retailers. Save on electronics, clothing, travel, auto insurance & more! You may even qualify for discounts on your phone plan through Verizon & AT&T.

You will also have access to Community Online Academy (COA) – virtual full days of learning/development and health/wellness for kids and adults – taught by the highest quality teachers, instructors, and speakers from our community.

Invest in your career through Insperity’s training portal to access 5,000+ self-paced courses & over 25,000 books in various formats.

Finally, by being a LASSO Marketplace crew member, you have the opportunity to qualify for FT benefits (medical, dental, vision)  To qualify you will need to work 1,000 hours which equates to approximately 30 hours per week during your first year of employment.

All of the crew members within the LASSO Marketplace are part-time and full-time W-2 employees due to federal and state regulations on misclassification.

In recent years, several branches of the US government have cracked down on companies that are improperly classifying their workforce as 1099 contractors instead of part-time W-2 employees. This has resulted in incredibly hefty fines and has led to IRS audits for event companies of all shapes and sizes. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “misclassification” refers to a worker who is an employee under the law, but the individual is inaccurately classified as something other than an employee.

Event businesses are now highly focused on figuring out what proper employee classification means to them and what is most beneficial to both the organization and their crew members. LASSO believes that properly classifying our crew is imperative to everyone’s success.  For this reason, LASSO is committed to having a compliant workforce. This doesn’t take away your ability to have a flexible schedule and work for multiple companies.

When you work a LASSO Crew Marketplace job, you are covered under our Workers’ Compensation insurance.

Absolutely! Just by being an approved crew member in the LASSO Crew Marketplace, you automatically have access to thousands of online training resources covering hundreds of different subjects.

LASSO also partners with manufacturers, universities, and other industry-based groups to periodically host training sessions or workshops. Please make sure you are on our email distribution list to be informed of any upcoming training or certification events! You can sign up for these updates here: https://mpcrew.lasso.io/crew-newsletter-subscribe