Head of Live Production & Stage Operations

Square; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AT&T Performing Arts Center seeks a Director of Production to lead the Production Department for all shows and events at the venues and on-campus/off-campus pieces. The role requires extensive collaboration across departments and oversight of a production staff to ensure high-quality technical results.

The successful candidate will oversee annual OPEX/CAPEX budgets, crew scheduling, and safety programs, while maintaining strong relationships with resident companies, vendors, and unions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in performing arts, arts management or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in large-scale theatrical operations with hands-on and supervisory skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and negotiation skills; experience implementing union contracts.
• Comprehensive problem-solving skills in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication, multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Ability to read, draw and interpret site diagrams, location maps and plots.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Production Department, Patron Services & Events and others to achieve high-quality results in all technical aspects for a variety of events.
• Advance technical aspects of events as assigned and coordinate with producing tenants regarding local conditions, venue characteristics and available labor and equipment within contract terms.
• Evaluate crew and equipment requirements for events while considering budget and available center resources.
• Create and oversee annual production OPEX and CAPEX budgets and forecasts.
• Translate evaluations into cost projections, budgets, crew calls and purchase/rental orders.
• Identify, evaluate and implement processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Production Department to optimize revenue and/or reduce expenses.
• Inform the Assistant General Manager of current issues facing the Production Department, IATSE and other daily operational issues.
• Support the Technical Director in determining yearly maintenance and inventory expectations and schedules, and securing time to perform.
• Ensure all necessary technical, production and department information for each event is accurately acquired and disseminated.
• Maintain a positive, productive relationship with IATSE and ensure proper interpretation of the contract.
• Communicate event and department needs at appropriate meetings.
• Delegate duties and ensure tasks are understood, supervised and accomplished.
• Recruit, hire and train full-time, part-time and temporary technical staff as required.
• Act as Manager on Duty as needed, supporting venue usage by resident or visiting companies, rental clients, third-party vendors and crew.
• Attend performance events to monitor quality and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and implement Center policies and procedures.
• Attend continuing education as recommended by management.
• Participate in emergency management planning and preparedness.
• Complete and submit required documentation, including event reviews, expense reports, malfunction, incident and event reports.
• Report unsafe working conditions or practices to management.
• Develop safety initiatives based on industry best practices and guidance from OSHA, NFPA, etc.
• Commission staffing reviews and development through professional development and yearly reviews.
• Assist with producing and operating center-presented holidays, concerts and film festivals, coordinating budgets, equipment, staffing and day-of needs.
• Hold regular meetings with resident companies to ensure their needs are met.
• Ensure Center's core values are adhered to.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Live entertainment production

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Site diagrams

Windows software

VenueOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in performing arts

Tools

VenueOps

Tessitura

CAD/Vectorworks

ESTA/ETCP certifications

Job description

AT&T Performing Arts Center seeks a Director of Production to lead the Production Department for all shows and events at the venues and on-campus/off-campus pieces. The role requires extensive collaboration across departments and oversight of a production staff to ensure high-quality technical results.

The successful candidate will oversee annual OPEX/CAPEX budgets, crew scheduling, and safety programs, while maintaining strong relationships with resident companies, vendors, and unions.