Live Events Production Operations Manager

Educational Media Foundation K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Media Foundation(K-LOVE Center) in Franklin, TN seeks a Production Operations Manager to lead production and technical operations for all events, including rehearsals and live performances. You will coordinate across ministry departments, manage riders, schedules, and budgets, and ensure on-time, safe, high-quality outputs.

The role requires 5–10 years in venue production leadership, strong communication, and deep technical knowledge of lighting, audio, and video systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education/training with relevant experience.
• 5–10 years of experience as a venue Tech Director or Production Manager.
• Strong knowledge of MA Lighting, architectural lighting control, S6L, L-Acoustics, NDI, Tricaster, Vantis rigging, chain motors, and CueServer.
• Experience planning, organizing, leading, and managing projects.
• Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office products.
• Experience in the performing arts, live event touring, media production, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production and technical operations to ensure efficient workflows and high-quality outputs.
• Advance events by managing technical riders, input lists, stage plots, and production schedules.
• Manage budget and payments for production invoices, consultants, contractors, and equipment.
• Supervise production teams, operators, and volunteers; hire additional personnel as needed.
• Serve as liaison between guest artists and hosting ministry departments; communicate plans clearly.
• Oversee all technical elements during rehearsals and live events; manage load-in, soundcheck, rehearsal, and load-out.
• Ensure events run on time, within safety standards, and meet stakeholder expectations.
• Lead multiple mid-size projects; drive improvements to productivity and cost efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MA Lighting

L-Acoustics

NDI

Tricaster

Vantis rigging

CueServer

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Educational Media Foundation(K-LOVE Center) in Franklin, TN seeks a Production Operations Manager to lead production and technical operations for all events, including rehearsals and live performances. You will coordinate across ministry departments, manage riders, schedules, and budgets, and ensure on-time, safe, high-quality outputs.

The role requires 5–10 years in venue production leadership, strong communication, and deep technical knowledge of lighting, audio, and video systems.