Event Production Manager

The Film Market; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Film Market is seeking a Production Manager to drive the successful advancement and completion of events across Madison Square Garden venues, including Radio City Music Hall and The Beacon Theatre. The role requires coordinating with clients and all venue departments to maximize operational efficiency for concerts, comedy shows and family entertainment.

You will develop and maintain event budgets, supervise both union and non-union crews, and work in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• 60 credit hours of college coursework preferred or equivalent certifications.
• 5–7 years of live event production management experience supervising staff.
• Technical knowledge of rigging, power provisions, safety protocols, and union regulations.
• Knowledge of building codes and fire safety for large venues.
• Experience managing both union and non-union crews.
• Ability to develop and maintain event budgets.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Advance and complete events across MSG venues, coordinating with client and venue departments.
• Serve as liaison to maximize operational efficiency and teamwork.
• Generate and maintain operational budgets for assigned events.
• Work with union and non-union labor crews and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, 24/7 live entertainment environment.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

60 credit hours

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The Production Manager is responsible for the successful advancement and completion of the assigned events across the Madison Square Garden venues, including but not limited to Radio City Music Hall & The Beacon Theatre. The Production Manager position will encompass managing the operational execution of a wide range of events such as concerts, comedy shows, special entertainment events, and family shows. This person will act as the liaison between client and all venue departments, partners and stakeholders to maximize operational efficiency through collaboration and communication. The Production Manager will be responsible for generating and maintaining operational budgets for the assigned event. The Production Manager will work with a Union & a non-union labor workforce. The position exists within an environment that is a (24) hour / (7) days a week operation due to the numerous daily and nightly events across live entertainment. The ability to successfully multi-task and collaborate in an energetic and time-sensitive environment is of the utmost importance.

Event Production Manager

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Candidates who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred. Educational requirements may differ from job to job based on the role.
• 5-7 years working experience in live event production management with direct responsibility for supervising and directing staffs across a wide range of operating functions in a changing environment.
• Technical knowledge surrounding production specific items involving but not limited to rigging and engineering review, power provisions, industry standard safety protocols, Union regulations and processes specific to I.A.T.S.E, as well as I.B.E.W & Theatrical Teamsters.
• Knowledge and understanding of general building codes & fire safety specific to each MSG venue.
• A general knowledge of sports and a willingness to learn, specifically hockey & basketball and how these MSG enterprises coexist with live entertainment.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with both financial and operational implications across departments and venues in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Experience supervising and working with Union & Non-Union Crews.
• Experience creating and maintaining event budgets and preparing financial information for event settlements.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess problem solving, reasoning, motivational, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently when necessary and use sound business judgement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to resolve conflicts in time sensitive manner.
• Adept at maintaining a positive, open, approachable, and professional relationships with a diverse group.
• Demonstrate integrity, tact, diplomacy, and a commitment to company values and principles.
• Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• AutoCAD working knowledge.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays.

Full-time

Compensation: $83,000 - $130,000 /year USD