Production Manager

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JOB SUMMARY

Primary responsibilities include planning and executing events, with an expertise in implementing the overall creative, technical and logistical elements that help an event succeed (event design, build strategies, audio- visual production, networking, logistics, partner sourcing, partner management, asset management, budgeting, negotiation, and client service). 

Working alongside the National and State Production Managers, this person will spend the majority of their time managing all aspects of the event production process. Production Managers and their teams run the event from concepts, to implementation, to live show, to load out. 

Production Managers may also be involved in more than just the planning and execution of the event, but also brand building, marketing and the overall communication strategy of the client.

The Production Manager is responsible for working effectively with both client and internal teams to flawlessly deliver event programs that drive client results against established strategic objectives, timelines and financial goals. The Production Manager should thrive under pressure, enjoy travel, and have a passion for event production and logistics.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee resources to proactively ensure high quality service delivery while striving for continuous improvement.

• Responsible for following department protocols for event planning

• Establish a project plan for each portion of implementation and holding internal and external partners accountable

• Work with the The Music Box internal team, warehouse and external vendors in ensuring that all logistical needs for the event are understood and met.

• Train and develop future Production Mangers and event staff.

• Identify necessary vendor / partner support, and then source and manage accordingly

• Liaise with audio-visual partners with sourcing all needs and ensuring that they are appropriately incorporated into the overall event

• Assist with payments and processing

• Track budget costs throughout the course of project and communicate scope changes that effect budget to the account team in a clear manner to Account Director

• Understands profit margins and be able to effectively meets or exceed them

• Correspond with site management/ownership

• Onsite main point of contact for all aspects of production

 • Utilise strong internal partnership skills while working cross-functionally with the Sales, Business Development, Finance, Creative and other internal teams in order to ensure that the project is implemented with internal stakeholders as required, and that client vision and satisfaction is met

• Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills with superb attention to detail

• Ongoing reconciliation of all project expenses, including ensuring vendor invoices are accurate and paid, and client invoices reflect all approved event expenses

• Responsible for the quality of service delivered by part time A/V Techs

• Manage part time AV techs and employees show assignments and duties

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years’ experience managing and directing corporate special events

• High skill level in Audio, Lighting, or Visual event production.

• Effectively managing and executing budgets

• Demonstrate an extreme high level of knowledge in large-scale corporate special events and productions

• VectorWorks design skill and experience

• Educated on the latest event technologies, with the ability to weave these in to event experience seamlessly

• Experience in managing labor crews of 5 or more people

• Strong production competencies

• Well-developed project management skills

• Eye for detail and maniacal attention to delivering high quality, error-free deliverables

• Anticipates project needs and proactively delivers

• Builds solid and reciprocal relationships with designated client contacts and vendors

• Fosters trust and open/honest communication with the internal team and partners

• Gathers and analyses program data to identify opportunities and make recommendations on strategy

• Ability to read audio visual design documents.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and Word

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.

• Strong organisational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks/projects.

• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.

• Ability to take direction without follow up.

 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively with others for whom you have no direct supervisory authority.

• Strong teamwork and team synergy skills required.

• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal

   relationships.

• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.

• Availability and willingness to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and be on-call as necessary.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on the changing priorities of the department.

• Capability to stand, kneel and/or crouch for long periods of time

• Capability to work in hot humid environments

• Capability to work in cold environments

• Assist in the loading of various vehicles with equipment as needed.

 

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