Production Manager, Joe's Pub

New York Shakespeare Festival•New York, NY

1d•$0 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager reports to the Director of Joe’s Pub and is responsible for communicating with artists and advancing all technical elements of our 600+ annual shows. In addition to overseeing all lighting, video, and technical aspects of the venue, they are responsible for scheduling and supervising lighting, video, and performance coordinator staff. The Production Manager works closely with the Head Audio Engineer to coordinate technical needs, and with the Artist Relations & Hospitality Coordinator to manage Performance Coordinator schedule and artist-facing-documents.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of live music and theater production strategies and processes
Key understanding of backline terminology and live music equipment
Comprehensive understanding of live audio, lighting, and video practices
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing and dynamic schedules
Excellent communication skills
Experience with complex spreadsheets and formulas in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
Comprehensive understanding of Joe’s Pub and Public Theater mission, strategies, and programming
Deep commitment and dedication to prioritize and develop The Public’s Anti-Racism and Cultural Transformation Plan.
Excellent social skills and ability to work as part of a team
Fiscal management/budgeting skills
Analytical thinking and creative problem solving
Performance management skills
Minimum five years of professional experience in theatrical or music production, preferably in a management position

Responsibilities

Schedule sound checks and manage daily stage schedule & dressing room needs
Communicate with artists to ensure all technical elements are properly advanced
Collaborate with Joe’s Pub team to update and maintain artist-facing information: Artist Central Spreadsheets and Artist Central Document formula integration
Oversee piano usage to communicate end of night procedures and tuning schedule
Update and distribute daily One Sheet Show Rundowns
Setup and maintain Joe’s Pub Livestreams and Video Archives
Coordinate and distribute purchased recordings when applicable
Hire, supervise, train, and schedule a staff of 3-5 lighting designers
Hire, supervise, train, and schedule Video Lead, as well as a staff of 2-3 freelance video operators, as requested
Hire, supervise, train, and schedule a staff of 3-5 Performance Coordinators in cooperation with Artist Relations & Hospitality Coordinator
Maintain up-to-date Lighting Manual with style guide & Joe’s Pub Look Book, as well as Video Manual & Style Guide
Maintain a standard Joe’s Pub lighting file for the console, with specified color palettes and house focus presets
Maintain updated drafting & venue paperwork
Oversee and approve all incoming scenic elements, large props, and additions to the grid
Ensure safe working conditions for Joe’s Pub technical staff and Performance Coordinators
Coordinate and track weight load limits, fireproofing schedule, house light system
Ensure core staff meets and maintains appropriate Fire Guard certifications
Schedule & oversee quarterly grid cleaning, dimmer rack cleaning, lighting maintenance and repairs, video maintenance and repairs, cable maintenance and repairs, software & firmware updates for lighting, video, and computer equipment
Manage technical aspects of Joe’s Pub-presented shows in the Shiva Theater
Assist with budget tracking, payroll, and materials management related to Lighting, Video, Performance Coordination, and Maintenance