Production Manager

Job Description

Salary:

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Production Manager oversees all technical and logistical

aspects of live events with core duties that include the advancement of shows,

communication ahead of a show (pre-planning), and coordinating with the artist to

manage the production team. This position also carries staff management and

technical oversight responsibilities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advances all event details for venue.

Manages the production team including scheduling, training, and crew

compliance with union contract requirements.

Acts as the on-site point person in employee relations issues, including

conflict resolution.

Adheres to a budget, ensuring all costs are being tracked, monitored and

within designated limits.

Coordinates and completes payroll for venues production department.

Provides technical oversight.

Executes and solves production issues that may arise at any given point in

the show timeline.

Manages the budget and financial responsibility for production costs.

Oversees the load in and load out of the show artists, vendors, etc.

Ensures safety compliance and adheres to OSHA, ANSI, and NEC standards.

Coordinates and works as liaison with all other departments.

Adheres to all safety standards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

DIRECT REPORTS:

Audio 1, Audio 2, Lighting Director, Steward, Stagehands

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

4 years of experience in Production-related event planning.

4 years of experience in large scale audio and lighting design.

High School diploma or GED.

Working knowledge and proficiency in Google Docs, Gmail, and Microsoft.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

4-year bachelors degree from an accredited university in business, music, or

related field.

1 year of supervisory experience.

Experience with VectorWorks software.

Experience with Adobe Suite software.

Demonstrated understanding of lightning and audio systems software.

GENERAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated leadership abilities.

Ability to coach and mentor others.

Ability to be flexible and make quick decisions, inform others of decisions, and provide

rationale for decisions.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.

Strong customer service skills with an ability to resolve customer complaints and issues

while maintaining a professional and calm demeanor.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Organized with attention to detail.

Knowledge and interest in popular culture and live entertainment.

Community-minded.

Strong work ethic.

Ability to work autonomously.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Strong analytical thinking skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or

move up to 75 lbs.

Able to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color

determination, and adjustment of focus.

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.

Regularly required to bend, twist, climb, kneel and balance.

Regularly required to stand for long periods of time.

Occasionally required to use hands to grasp, reach and operate objects,

tools, or controls

Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.

Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

essential job functions.

WORK LOCATION(s): Riverside Theater.

SCHEDULE: The majority of Pabst Theater Group events occur on nights and

weekends. Consistent availability during these times is essential. Presently this position

is the Production Manager for approximately 125 shows a year, primarily at the

assigned venue. However, the Production Manager may occasionally need to work

another PTG Live Event at another venue.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment consists of historic buildings that host

live music. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily located

indoors at Pabst Theater Group venues. Occasionally the employee is exposed to

outside weather conditions during the course of performing job duties. The noise level in

the work environment can range from quiet to loud, depending on the type of event

(including but not limited to: concerts, comedy shows, book tours, etc.). Conditions can

include normal to low light conditions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive

listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required to perform this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel is not typically required for this position.

Full-time