Production Manager - Live Events (Remote)

Morley•UNAVAILABLE, Michigan

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Morley operates domestic and international meetings and events for top industry clients. As a Production Manager, you’ll be the project navigator who keeps the production/project team moving. You’ll work under the support and direction of the Producer and in partnership with clients, Morley operations staff and production suppliers as we work together to plan and execute live events. This role is remote but involves regular travel to event destinations.

Requirements

Ability to multitask (many projects, various stages of pre-production and production)
Attention to detail
Strong initiative (self-starter, owns projects, effectively guides team through collaborative objectives)
Sense of timing and urgency
End-to-end project management skills
Organizational skills (project tracking, archiving and digital asset management)
Communication skills (keeps Producer and team informed and moving forward)
People skills (client- and crew-facing, with positive encouragement and attitude)
Administrative and organizational skills
Comprehensive knowledge/working use of MS Office
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, MS Teams
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
College degree and/or relevant experience in live event production planning and execution with high school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated understanding of creative and practical production
Able and willing to travel and accommodate a variable schedule
Michigan resident
High-speed internet access at home
Secluded and distraction-free work environment

Nice To Haves

An understanding and working use of CAD
A working knowledge of photography, videography and related editing platforms
Practical experience in stage management and/or basic audio/visual operational skills
Working relationships/partnerships with vendors and contractors in the event production industry
CAPM and/or PMP certification

Responsibilities

Schedule and produce meetings
Record and distribute project discovery notes
Pre-production – plan and track production deliverables
Manage and communicate production objectives
Create, manage and distribute the production timeline to keep the team on track
Track, review, maintain and reconcile the production budget
Forecast and administer production accounts payable
Inventory program content and assets
Manage pre-production and on-site materials and media
Coordinate and distribute production direction and info on site
Create and manage production schedules
Manage crew logistics, travel and expenses
Track and distribute the production run-of-show
Handle on-site administration, venue logistics and production management for production staff and crew
Successfully deliver the production to the client

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage
Dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Associate wellness program with rewards for annual checkups
Programs to quit tobacco use and manage chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma)
401(k) with match
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
24/7 online access to doctors through Teladoc
24/7 nurse help desk
Patient advocacy with free 24/7 support for benefit questions and claims
Guidance for family, financial and estate planning (including wills)