Production Manager (Loew's Jersey Theatre)
About The Position
The Production Manager serves as a senior operational leader responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all technical and production-related aspects of concerts, theatrical performances, comedy events, community and special engagements within and associated with the venue. This role oversees advancing, staffing, logistics, and onsite execution for a high-volume event calendar while ensuring productions are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and at the highest professional standard. Working closely with the General Manager, booking team, operations leadership, IATSE stagehands, touring personnel, and venue department heads, the Production Manager acts as the primary point of contact for all event production matters. The ideal candidate brings extensive live entertainment production experience, strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to successfully manage multiple complex events in a fast-paced venue environment.
Requirements
- 5-7+ years of live event production experience, preferably in a major theatre, concert venue, arena, touring production or performing arts facility, touring production experience a plus
- Demonstrated experience advancing and managing concerts, theatrical productions, and large-scale live events
- Strong knowledge of live audio, lighting, video, staging, rigging, and backstage operations
- Experience supervising production crews, stagehands, and technical staff in high-volume event environments
- Familiarity with union labor environments and collective bargaining agreements preferred
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills with the ability to manage advance and/or execution of multiple events simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with artists, promoters, agents, touring personnel, vendors, community contacts and internal departments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and event production or scheduling software
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on event schedules
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure in a fast-paced live entertainment environment
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of all production operations for concerts, theatrical performances, comedy shows, community and special events
- Advance all incoming event details and logistics with internal stakeholders, touring production managers, and community event partners, and when necessary, communicate with agents, promoters, and artist representatives, to ensure accurate execution of technical and financial requirements
- Oversee event production logistics including: Stage operations and management, Audio, lighting, and video coordination, Rigging and stagehand labor, Backline and equipment needs, Loading dock scheduling, parking permits and truck logistics
- Develop and manage production schedules, labor calls, and staffing plans to support efficient event execution, utilizing a cloud portal to list, update and share these details
- Supervise and coordinate union stagehands, technical crews, and event production staff
- Serve as the primary onsite production representative during load-ins, performances, and load-outs
- Collaborate closely with booking, operations, security, ticketing, and facilities, teams to ensure seamless cross-departmental event execution
- Ensure compliance with all permitting and venue safety standards, OSHA regulations, fire code requirements, and applicable union agreements
- Work closely with Finance and event management teams to prepare and reconcile production-related settlements, labor costs, and event expenses
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting for production operations, equipment needs, and staffing expenses
- Oversee the maintenance of venue production equipment and coordinate repairs, regularly-scheduled maintenance, and recommend capital improvement as needed
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with touring personnel, promoters, vendors, relevant city agencies, community and production partners
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate production staff to maintain a professional, efficient, and service-oriented production environment
- Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in real time while maintaining composure in a fast-paced live event setting
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBT friendly)
- Pretax Transportation Benefit
- Generous parental leave policies
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Other League & Partner Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
