Production Assistant jobs in United States

The Assistant Manager – Events & Production supports the Events and Production Manager in the execution and delivery of events and show production strategy at assigned properties and events; is responsible for coordinating the planning and execution of seasonal and special events, and provides operational support across daily entertainment offerings as needed.

The Assistant Manager – Events & Production works with the team as an active participant in achieving artistic goals, ensuring consistent quality, sharing knowledge with the team, supporting production and execution of events/shows while maintaining a positive attitude in the workplace, guaranteeing high standards in the delivery of all offerings and preserving production and execution values across the parks.

Support & Management

• Supports management and operational coverage at entertainment events and at shows/venues as requested.
• Provide administrative support to the team ensuring swift action to delegated tasks and prepares meeting agendas and notes.
• Supports the event operational or organizational aspects as required, including but not limited to:
• Marquee and seasonal celebrations.
• Corporate functions.
• Team buildings.
• Static installations.
• Interactive guest activities.
• Acts as entertainment manager on duty for event.
• Suggets event operational guidelines for the facility

Working with Contractors and other departments:

• Works closely with vendors ensuring a positive and efficient working relationship.
• Oversees 3rd party and internal installation, execution and de-rig of events as required, to include hands on work as required.

Health, Safety & Risk Compliance

• Supports the implementation of HSE protocols during planning and onsite execution phases.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of risk assessments and emergency action plans in collaboration with HSE and Security departments.
• Ensures events follow operational safety standards and guidelines for public venues.

Asset/Document Management

• Maintains entertainment owned event assets in any required facility ensuring tidiness of areas such as storage, green rooms and other back of house spaces.
• Assists in the development and delivery of timelines and schedules with internal and external stakeholders.
• Produce & distributes show reports, install & derig reports.

Technical & Production Coordination

• Liaises with technical vendors to ensure alignment with production needs (lighting, sound, staging, etc.).
• Reviews technical schedules and coordinates installation timelines with vendors.
• Provides on-ground support during setup, rehearsals, and breakdowns.

Financial responsibilities

• Assists in tracking project-related expenditures and ensures compliance with procurement processes under the direction of the Manager – Events & Production

Job Essential:

• Higher Secondary or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years in theme park, live event, or entertainment production roles, including hands-on experience in coordinating event operations or show delivery.
• Ability to read CAD drawings and related construction/design documents
• Computer skills; Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to develop and distribute reports, schedules and event manuals

Job Desirables:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the arts, events or related fields
• Bachelor’s Degree in any technical Theatre discipline
• 2+ years of experience in the event industry
• Project management; vendor leadership; vendor negotiation