Production Manager

Tacoma City Theaters; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Un théâtre de renom à Tacoma recherche un Gestionnaire de Production pour superviser toutes les opérations techniques. Ce rôle est essentiel pour garantir la qualité artistique et technique des productions tout en assurant la conformité avec les normes de sécurité. Le candidat idéal a une formation en théâtre et une solide expérience en opérations techniques.

Benefits

Self-managed vacation plan

10 paid sick days per year

11 paid holidays per year

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings 401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum de 3 ans d'expérience dans un centre des arts de la scène.
• Connaissances en santé et sécurité au travail (OSHA) requises.
• Une expérience de supervision est préférée.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les opérations techniques pour des productions de qualité.
• Programmer et superviser le travail des équipes de production.
• Maintenir les systèmes de son, lumière et équipements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical operations

Planning

Education

4-year degree in Theater with technical emphasis

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production-related software

Job description

for “essential” or “functional” purposes, such as to enable certain features of our Digital Services (for example, to allow a customer to maintain a basket when they are shopping at an online store);

for “analytics” purposes, such as to analyze the traffic to and on our Digital Services (for example, we can count how many people have looked at a specific page, or see how visitors move around the website when they use it, what website they visited prior to visiting our website, and use this information to understand user behaviors and improve the design and functionality of the website); and

for “retargeting” or similar advertising or commercial purposes, such as:

The use of these technologies by third parties may be subject to their own privacy policies and is not covered by this Policy, except as required by law. We may also use your Identity Data, Device/Network Data, Inference Data and Contact Data collected in this context for Commercial Purposes.

ASM Global has an immediate opening for a Production Manager to oversee all technical operations at Tacoma City Theaters. This role manages lighting, audio, video, rigging, staging, back of house labor and equipment, while maintaining strong relationships. With support from the Production Coordinator, the Production Manager ensures all productions meet artistic, technical, and safety standards while providing exceptional service to touring companies, Resident Arts Organizations, and rental clients.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients, artist management and internal staff to gather technical requirements, develop production plans, fulfill riders, conduct advances, create diagrams, schedule labor calls, and process equipment orders.
• Serve as liaison between the facility and clients, artists and artist management, ensuring compliance with ADA, NFPA life safety codes, OSHA guidelines, and ASM Global policies.
• Schedule and supervise labor calls for local IATSE and contracted production crews.
• Oversee union labor (IATSE), Stage Technicians, and the Production Coordinator.
• Produce events while maintaining a high degree of public safety in line with all life safety codes.
• Coordinate with the Event Manager, Marketing, Box Office, Operations, Finance, Front of House, and Security teams to align production needs and ensure smooth event execution.
• Maintain and track departmental budgets and event-related expenditures; prepare event estimates and update client files as needed.
• Prepare and submit stage employee union payroll; track and submit production vendor charges and maintain vendor relationships.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and preventative upkeep of sound, lighting, rigging, electrical, mechanical, and backstage systems.
• Recommend capital improvements and design system upgrades.
• Participate in securing the venue during daily operations, events, emergencies, and closures.
• Maintain accurate event records and ensure consistency of associated documentation.
• Serve as Manager on Duty as needed, providing general supervision during events.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across all departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of rigging, audiovisual, lighting systems, stage mechanics, and technical operations.
• Ability to supervise and train staff in venue operations, maintenance, and equipment use.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and executing complex production needs for diverse clients and events.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to manage multiple priorities and adapt to frequent changes.
• Proficiency with production estimates, budgets, preventive maintenance schedules, and technical specifications.
• Ability to interpret stage plots, sketches, and general instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production-related software

Education and/or Experience

• 4-year degree in Theater with technical emphasis or professional equivalence
• 3-year minimum experience working in a performing arts center/theater
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, state and other work environment and safety regulations
• Working knowledge of fire and public safety issues
• Prior supervisory experience preferred

Working Environment/Conditions

• Must be able to work extended and/or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Daily lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Constant reaching, standing, walking and stooping
• Performing work through repetitive eye/hand coordination
• May include manual labor, moderate lifting and/or arduous working conditions

Compensation:

• Self-managed vacation plan, 10 paid sick days per calendar year, and 11 paid holidays per year
• Eligibility to participate in the following benefit plans: healthcare, health and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, voluntary benefits, and retirement savings 401(k).

Note:

• The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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