Assistant Production Manager

Legends Global•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Production Manager coordinates and advances assigned events from concept through completion. They independently lead assigned shows from initial planning through final execution, serving as the primary production lead and point of contact for operational, technical, and staffing needs. The role coordinates production activities with other departments and event-related contractors to support facility readiness and smooth event operations, and assists with Public Safety, Security, and Custodial Service coordination as assigned by the Director of Event Services. The position helps maintain production systems, keeps current inventories of production equipment, and ensures equipment and tools are in good working order. It also maintains production equipment and spaces and ensures production-related spaces comply with Legends Global and OSHA safety regulations. The role requires flexible availability, including nights, weekends, holidays, and irregular workdays and hours, as well as work inside and outside the building and some exposure to adverse conditions.

Requirements

Extensive experience in theater or another production field, or a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
Strong technical skills and prior experience with digital audio, digital video displays, lighting systems, and networking.
Extensive knowledge of digital audio consoles, audio over IP networks, and IP network configuration.
Experience working as an audio engineer in arena and concert environments.
Understanding of video sources and Digital Media Servers.
Familiarity with lighting consoles, networking, and dimming.
Familiarity with TriCaster Video Switchers or similar systems.
Strong troubleshooting abilities and organizational skills.
Ability to work with limited supervision and as a team member.
Ability to operate a personal computer using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and other relevant computer-based programs.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedules, organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines, remain flexible, follow oral and written instructions, and communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to work flexible and irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as normal business hours.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including extensive walking, personal mobility around the facility, lifting up to 75 pounds unassisted, carrying, moving, climbing, and working safely at various heights.
Ability to work inside and outside the building and tolerate some exposure to adverse conditions.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of rodeo and other equestrian events.
Rodeo production experience preferred.
General IT knowledge.

Responsibilities

Create estimates and schedule production personnel and staff.
Coordinate and advance assigned events from concept to completion.
Lead assigned shows from initial planning through final execution as the primary production lead and point of contact.
Schedule house crew and personnel for assigned events.
Coordinate production activities with other departments and event-related contractors to ensure facility readiness and smooth event operations.
Assist with coordinating Public Safety, Security, and Custodial Service needs as assigned by the Director of Event Services.
Work with the production team to maintain production systems.
Maintain current inventories of production equipment, including lighting, sound, video, rigging, and miscellaneous equipment.
Ensure production-related equipment and tools are in good working order and ready for use.
Maintain production equipment and production spaces.
Ensure production-related spaces adhere to Legends Global and OSHA safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Event Services.