Assistant Production Manager

Emerson College•Boston, MA

13d•$49,042 - $60,125•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Production Manager is a 10-month role, reporting to the Production Manager, Emerson Stage. This key member of the Emerson Stage management and production team will work alongside the production department, faculty, and performing arts students. The Assistant Production Manager will coordinate the technical and logistical elements of theatrical productions, as well as provide oversight of the Emerson Stage staff. The Assistant Production Manager will deliver on scheduling, departmental communication, budget tracking, student mentoring, and ensuring production timelines are met during the design and production process. In the absence of the Production Manager, the Assistant Production Manager will be responsible for carrying out the Production Manager’s duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in theatre production, stage management or related field required
3-5 years of experience working in theatre production and/or live events required
1-3 years in a supervisory or management role
Experience working in an educational setting, specifically mentoring Stage Managers and/or Production Managers at the college level required.
Experience in a professional role where mentorship was a responsibility will also be considered.
Experience managing, instructing and supervising production teams required
Experience overseeing theatrical load-ins and load-outs and complying with industry safety standards (i.e.: OSHA)
Experience working with artistically oriented individuals required
Knowledge of production, safety protocols and procedures that are aligned with industry standards
Ability to comprehend and assess technical designs and drawings required
Ability to understand, enjoy, and communicate effectively with academic-oriented individuals
Enthusiasm for collaborating with college-aged individuals
Strong communication, organization and time management skills
Strong oral and writing skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suites
Knowledge of scheduling software and tools
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
Ability to prioritize goals and implement plans
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Be willing and enthusiastic to assist others and work in a team setting
Familiarity with production processes (scenic, lighting, costumes, sound, and stage management) required
Work involves lifting equipment, working with power tools and operating theatrical machinery such as fly systems and chain motors
May occasionally work in a confined space or at heights
Ability to transport equipment within each theater and between theater spaces

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in similar fields preferred
Experience with budget creation and tracking preferred
Experience working with drafting, lighting and sound softwares including CAD, Vectorworks and QLab is preferred
Experience in a wide range of artistic performance media is preferred (Theatre, Opera, Dance, Immersive, Tours, Events, etc.)
Familiarity with projections is a plus
Familiarity with professional unions including Actors Equity, IATSE, AGMA and/or professional affiliations like USITT is preferred

Responsibilities

Execute the vision of Emerson Stage’s leadership, ensuring mutual respect and clear and consistent communication between Emerson Stage staff, faculty and students
Schedule and supervise load-ins, load-outs and tech week in conjunction with Technical Director and Production Manager to ensure safety and oversight of student labor
Independently make decisions during load-ins, load-outs and technical rehearsals in the absence of the Production Manager
Lead on all production and staff meetings in the absence of the Production Manager
Develop, track and maintain production budgets in consultation with the Director of Theatre Operations and Production Manager
Implement design deadlines and deliverables, verifying designers meet those deadlines to stay on schedule with designs and the production schedule
Generate and distribute production documents including rehearsal, production and technical schedules, calendars, and contact lists
Oversee the student production management assistants in conjunction with the Production Manager
Mentor student designers throughout the design process and oversee management of their budget, deadlines and communication
Mentor production and stage management students throughout the pre-production and production process
Ensure interdepartmental collaboration between departments and allocate resources they may need in preparation for builds and rehearsals
Serve as a key collaborator in connecting the designers, technicians and management through all Emerson Stage processes
Coordinate weekly staff meetings with Emerson Stage staff and serve as a representative of Emerson Stage in larger Performing Arts department-wide meetings, as needed
Guide production engineers with equipment rental scope, securing bids, negotiation and delivery
Approve production expenses, weekly payroll and overtime in consultation with the Production Manager.
Maintain safe and healthy working conditions in rehearsal halls, shops, and performance spaces, ensuring compliance in accordance with college’s safety policies and industry professional practices, and when necessary, troubleshoot with full autonomy
Perform other duties, as required