Production Manager

Attended; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA options

PPO options

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work schedules

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Downtown Raleigh office

Job summary

Attended, a Raleigh-based event planning and production company, seeks an experienced production professional to join our growing team as Event Production Manager. You will collaborate with our Director of Production and Production Resource Manager to plan production logistics, gather client requirements, and lead on-site execution for various events in a fast-paced environment.

The role is full-time and hybrid, requiring 3-5 days in our downtown Raleigh office with 1-2 days remote.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in live event production, AV, or related field.
• Strong hands-on experience in audio and video engineering with live show-running.
• Basic drafting/layout skills; Vectorworks is a plus.
• Extreme attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of information under tight deadlines.
• Ability to drive a 26' box truck; Class B CDL preferred with Attended support.
• Professional, collaborative demeanor toward clients, vendors, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Gather detailed production requirements from clients and venues.
• Plan load-in schedules, crewing, and logistics.
• Draft equipment pack lists and manage rental gear across events.
• Physically load/unload A/V equipment from trucks.
• Lead small to medium-sized load-ins and on-site show execution.
• Coordinate with Client Services and other production departments.

Skills

Event production

AV engineering

On-site operations

Contracting & logistics

Heavy equipment handling

Client coordination

Job description

Attended, a Raleigh-based event planning and production company, seeks an experienced production professional to join our growing team.

As Event Production Manager, you are one part technician, one part logistics planner, and one part client partner. Collaborating with our Director of Production and Production Resource Manager, you will gather event requirements, plan the production logistics that make shows run, and lead execution on-site. A seamless partnership with our Client Services team is essential, as you will work together as one unified team to bring our clients' visions to life in a fast-paced environment.

Position Overview

This is a full-time role. For this role, you’ll need to live in or near Raleigh, NC, and be willing to work in our downtown office 3-5 days per week and have the ability to work from home 1-2 days per week. Typical hours for this role are 9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday; on occasion, there is a need to work additional hours on evenings and weekends during other events throughout the year. You may also be asked to travel outside of the area.

Responsibilities

• Gather detailed production requirements from clients and venues
• Plan or assist in planning comprehensive load-in schedules, crewing, and logistics
• Draft equipment pack lists and manage rental gear requirements across a variety of events
• Physically handle, load, and unload A/V equipment from trucks
• Act as production lead on small to medium-sized event load-ins, handling both setup and show-running of technical elements
• Partner cohesively with Client Services and maintain a working knowledge of every production department's gear, timelines, and goals
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across both planning and execution phases
• Take initiative to handle other duties as they arise

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in live event production, AV, or a related technical field
• Strong hands-on experience in audio and video engineering, including both technical setup and live show-running; advanced audio or video engineering capability is strongly preferred
• A basic understanding of drafting layouts and floor plans; the ability to draft in Vectorworks is highly preferred
• Extreme attention to detail and the ability to manage, organize, and track a large volume of information under tight deadlines
• The ability to drive a 26' box truck as needed; possession of, or the ability to obtain (with Attended's support), a Class B CDL
• A consistently pleasant, collaborative, and professional demeanor toward clients, vendors, and coworkers

What We Offer

• A culture built on showing up for each other, on-site and off
• An office in Downtown Raleigh with all of the creature comforts within walking distance
• Fully paid parking pass
• Flexible work schedules
• Unlimited PTO
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Employee medical insurance is fully paid by the company, with PPO and HSA options
• Dental, vision, and family medical coverage available
• Salary range: $68,000 to $76,000 annually