Production Manager - Newport Music Hall

AEG Worldwide•Columbus, OH

9d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Production Manager advances event details for all shows and leads the production team in executing each show according to the agreed contract terms. The role tracks and monitors costs against the show budget and ensures the needs of performers and events are met. It serves as a liaison between the venue and artists, coordinates with talent buyers and artists on tour schedules and offers, and works with venue staff to ensure production requirements are addressed and equipment and facilities are in working order. The manager oversees show load-in and load-out, production crew arrangements and schedules, and may handle payroll, employee relations, show settlement, payments, and accounting closeout. The position may also involve hiring local labor and arranging rentals, as well as managing production and logistics at other locations or projects as directed. The role requires flexibility to work long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment. The stated pay range is $65,000–$70,000, and the position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; company-paid basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance; parental leave; a 401(k) plan with a current 3% employer match; flexible spending and health savings account options; and wellness offerings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
4–6 years of related work experience.
Experience interpreting event contracts and developing accurate production budgets.
Working knowledge of technical aspects of concert production.
Ability to solve logistical and technical problems involving staging, lighting, and sound.
Ability to create and maintain event budgets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to learn required business systems.
Previous management experience, with an emphasis on resolution management.
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to work long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the music industry.

Responsibilities

Liaise between the venue and artists to ensure production needs are met and contract terms are followed.
Coordinate with the talent buyer and artist on tour schedules, offers, and show budgets.
Work with the venue to ensure facilities and equipment are in working order and show needs are addressed.
Resolve production issues that arise during any point in the show timeline.
Build and maintain relationships with artists, tour crews, artist management, venues, and other personnel to support communication and show execution.
Set show budgets, track expenses, and keep spending within budget limits.
Oversee show load-in and load-out for artists, vendors, and other parties.
Manage production crew arrangements, including coordinating with local labor vendors, creating crew schedules, resolving employee relations issues, and reviewing, approving, and submitting payroll for production staff.
May settle shows, ensure artists and venues are paid, close out shows, and submit pertinent information to accounting.
May hire local labor and arrange rentals and other show needs.
May manage production and logistics at other locations, venues, or projects as directed.