Live Music Production Manager & Admin Lead

Kickstand Productions; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited sick time

7 days paid vacation yearly

4 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Kickstand Productions seeks a Production Manager / Administrative Assistant in Michigan. This part-time role (approx. 30 hours weekly) supports on-site event operations and office tasks.

Candidates should have live music industry exposure, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with digital tools to manage contracts, tickets, and communications. The position requires travel across Michigan venues, with potential for future full-time development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in concert promotion and production or applicable secondary education with basic understanding of the entertainment business.
• Basic graphic design knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site representative for Kickstand Productions at events.
• Coordinate with tour managers and venue managers to fulfill production needs.
• Shop riders and fulfill artist hospitality needs.
• Handle cash and coordinate ticketing and patron check-in with venue staff.
• Help venue teams prepare spaces for events (move tables, chairs, fixtures).
• Process settlement paperwork and calculate payments for artists, staff, and subcontractors.
• Gather and file tax paperwork for artists and subcontractors.
• Assist venue staff with issues involving artists and customers; coordinate security as needed.
• Coordinate with photographers and videographers to capture content.
• Distribute materials and cash to other Production Managers for future events.
• Assist with marketing tasks at events across the state.

Skills

Live music industry experience

Graphic design knowledge

Gmail

Google Drive

Dropbox

WordPress

MailChimp

Constant Contact

Hive

Tools

Gmail

Google Drive

Dropbox

Wordpress

MailChimp

Constant Contact

Hive

Job description

Kickstand Productions seeks a Production Manager / Administrative Assistant in Michigan. This part-time role (approx. 30 hours weekly) supports on-site event operations and office tasks.

Candidates should have live music industry exposure, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with digital tools to manage contracts, tickets, and communications. The position requires travel across Michigan venues, with potential for future full-time development.