Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Production Manager is responsible for supervising touring and local production events managed by Team San Jose, Broadway San Jose, Nederlander Concerts, AEG/Goldenvoice, Live Nation, and other National and Regional promoters, as well as corporate meetings and Special Events.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for training new Production Managers, Production Assistants and Runners. Maintain training documents and records.
Advance all aspects of shows, including production and technical rider and dressing room hospitality needs
Manage daily events from load-in through load-out, overseeing IATSE Staff, equipment deliveries and safe work practices.
Attend client site tours and meetings while providing innovative and efficient solutions to client queries
Provide estimates to Sales for possible future shows.
Manage both concerts and special events with equal attention and high standards, and completing post event reports.
Interface and make production arrangements with local labor and equipment venders on behalf of the clients.
Process vender invoices with accounts payable and add costs to event billing.
Coordinate all backstage activities, and interaction with other tenants
Compile final settlement including payroll invoice and other production invoices including cash advances
Maintain good relations with local unions, third party contractors and other tenants
Keep clients up to date with changing event budgets, confirm approval and communicate payment terms, where applicable.
Help maintain and arrange for repair of house equipment sometimes at a moment’s notice.
Assure a safe working environment at all times implementing Team San Jose safe operating policies and procedures
Assist HR with processing IASTSE 134 new hire paperwork according to TSJ guidelines
Process injury reports according to TSJ guidelines
Leading scheduling and supervising installation of capital improvement and safety maintenance projects at the San Jose Civic
Maintain an involvement and dialogue with TSJ senior team with contract negotiations
Requirements
Minimum 5 years as a Production Manager in a venue of comparable size or larger
Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills
Able to make presentations and sell ideas
Quick and innovative problem solver
Knowledge and ability with working with trade unions
Knowledge of financial show settlements
Able to motivate and lead others to accomplish objectives
Knowledge of basic computer skills-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Knowledge of AutoCAD
Knowledge of Ungerboeck Software
