PRODUCTION MANAGER

Title PRODUCTION MANAGER Description

Mills James has a new opportunity for a Live Event Production Manager to grow the events team. This position handles project leadership and technical expertise for live events, virtual broadcasts, and experiences.

The Production Manager will create technical drawings, manage budgets, schedule crews and equipment, and provide on-location management. The qualified candidate must also understand the project's creative vision and work closely with all internal and external stakeholders to support it.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and other duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Serves as a role model for the production team, creating a professional atmosphere for clients and colleagues

Directly supervises and coordinates production crews, equipment, and technical needs on various projects

Leads the technical staff on location during install, show, and strike

Maintains a working knowledge of the production budget and assists in making strategic economic decisions

Ensures that staff and outside vendors communicate to maintain efficiency through the production process

Works closely with the operations team to ensure the most efficient use of staff, equipment, and outside resources

Contracts with outside vendors to provide additional services such as labor, equipment, and technology

Assists with coordination of travel and trucking for crew and equipment to and from local and out-of-town venues

Coordinates all power, security, rigging, and other requirements with venues or required vendors

Attends and schedules planning meetings, Zoom meetings, and site surveys with clients and technical staff

Utilizes software to manage all active projects throughout the project management process; budget creation, approvals, updates, and change orders must be maintained

Creates and revises technical drawings and room layout drawings

Assumes the role of other technical positions on an as-needed basis

Follows all safety procedures to ensure the safety of the crew, clients, and audiences

Prepares all purchase orders and reconciles expenses and job-related paperwork in an accurately and promptly

Works with and receives input from leadership to ensure production processes, pricing, and standards are being met

REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or four years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Proven ability in the design and operation of audio, video, lighting, streaming, power, and rigging systems

Understanding of safety procedures in a live environment

Proficiency with CAD-based software to create seating layouts and production design

The highest level of communication skills, organization skills, and ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects is required

A high degree of adaptability to a continually changing environment

Valid driver's license required; required to obtain U.S. Passport and medical card, if necessary

Must be available for 60% travel and work flexible hours

Benefits

Mills James offers a comprehensive benefits package for this full-time opportunity, including Anthem ERC health, Delta Dental and Anthem Vision care, 401(k), and Roth 401(k) with Company Match.

Position Requirements Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location Position PRODUCTION MANAGER Post Internal Days 0 Number of Openings 2 Req Number LIV-24-00002 About the Organization Mills James is a full-service production company of nearly 240 event and video professionals with offices, production facilities, and hospitality properties throughout five states and two time zones. Our mission is to craft and deliver experiences that deepen human connections and inspire people to care and act.

We offer robust career opportunities, a Pre-Professional program for recent college graduates, and freelance opportunities. EOE Statement Mills James, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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