On-Site Live Event Production Lead

Ghxstship; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OSHA certification

Network of trusted freelance crew

Job summary

GHXSTSHIP is seeking a Production Manager to turn plans into built environments on-site for festivals, activations, and live events. You will own the on-site build from load-in to strike, coordinating crew, vendors, and freight while keeping schedules and safety at the forefront.

You will report to the Production Director and work with the Project Manager and Technical Director. Expect nights, weekends, travel, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in live event, festival, or experiential production.
• Fluency with load-in logistics, rigging basics, and crew coordination.
• Calm under pressure; relentless on safety and the standard.
• Comfort with production software and shared schedules.
• Willingness to travel and work nights, weekends, and show days.

Responsibilities

• Own on-site load-in, build, and strike for assigned productions.
• Sequence crew calls, freight, and vendor deliveries against the schedule.
• Run the floor day-of — maintaining standard and solving problems in real time, prioritizing safety.
• Manage the technical package with the Technical Director.
• Track labor, hours, and on-site spend against the budget.
• Close out each build with reconciliation and a debrief.

Skills

Live events

Crew coordination

Load-in / strike

Safety standards

Budget tracking

Production software

Tools

Production software

Shared schedules

Job description

GHXSTSHIP is seeking a Production Manager to turn plans into built environments on-site for festivals, activations, and live events. You will own the on-site build from load-in to strike, coordinating crew, vendors, and freight while keeping schedules and safety at the forefront.

You will report to the Production Director and work with the Project Manager and Technical Director. Expect nights, weekends, travel, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.