Production Lead – Concerts & Film Live Events

Banenbingo; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cinema in Concert, part of Making Waves, seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee orchestral and film concerts from planning to final performance. You will collaborate with orchestras, venues and technicians, ensuring schedules, budgets and quality are met across iconic venues in the Netherlands.

You will manage rehearsals, logistics and on-site execution, while adapting quickly to changing needs and maintaining a high standard of live production excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in concert, live or orchestral production.
• Affinity with concerts, film and music.
• Experience with live events, theatre or classical music.
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities; maintain overview.
• Excellent communication in Dutch and English.
• Willing to work irregular hours and travel.
• Holder of a category B driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full production process of our concerts and film concerts.
• Translate artistic plans into concrete production schedules and plans.
• Arrange practical production resources: set, costumes, props, rehearsal and storage space, transport, accommodation, catering and technical.
• Organise rehearsals, logistics and technical preparation.
• Work closely with musicians, conductors, soloists, venues and partners.
• Lead the on-site execution from load-in to show and load-out.
• Safeguard schedule, budget and quality; evaluate productions for improvements.

Skills

Concert/film production

Organisational skills

Planning and overview

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Dutch and English communication

Willingness to travel and irregular "

Driver's license

Based in Amsterdam area

Job description

Cinema in Concert, part of Making Waves, seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee orchestral and film concerts from planning to final performance. You will collaborate with orchestras, venues and technicians, ensuring schedules, budgets and quality are met across iconic venues in the Netherlands.

You will manage rehearsals, logistics and on-site execution, while adapting quickly to changing needs and maintaining a high standard of live production excellence.