Production Manager, Live Events & Tours

AEG Worldwide; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k Plan with employer match

Job summary

AEG Worldwide in Denver, CO seeks a Production Manager to oversee all aspects of event production for touring shows. The Production Manager will lead the production team, set a plan to execute shows per contract, and adhere to budgets to track costs and meet performer needs.

The role requires strong contract interpretation, budget skills, and experience in concert production. You will coordinate with venues, artists, and tour staff, and work long hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree (4-year) In a related field
• 4-6 years Of related work experience
• Experience interpreting event contracts and developing accurate production budgets
• Experience working in music industry preferred
• Working knowledge of technical aspects of concert production
• Ability to solve logistical and technical problems including staging, lighting, sound
• Ability to create and maintain budgets for events
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); and ability to learn required business systems
• Previous management experience with an emphasis on resolution management
• Works well under pressure and in a fast paced environment
• Must be extremely flexible to work long hours, nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Liaison between venue and artist to ensure all production needs are met and the contract is being adhered to.
• Work with talent buyer and artist to work out a tour schedule, build offers and create show budget.
• Work closely with the venue to make sure everything is in working order and that all the show needs are being addressed and met.
• Responsible for solving any production issues that may arise at any given point in the show timeline.
• Develop and foster relationships with artist, tour crew, artist management, venues and other important personnel to ensure streamlined communication and successful execution of each show on tour.
• Set a workable budget for the show and make sure all the expenses are being tracked and are within the limits of spending.
• Oversee the load in and load out of the show from artists, vendors and all that apply. In addition to managing production crew by interfacing and making production arrangements with local labor vendors, creating production crew schedules, diffusing employee relation situations and conflict resolution, review, approve and submit payroll for production staff.
• May be responsible for show settlement after the show has concluded. Makes sure that artist(s) and venue are paid accordingly. The Production Manager will also close out the show and submit all pertinent information to accounting.
• May also be responsible for hiring local labor, rentals and other show needs.
• May be responsible for production management and logistics at other locations, venues, or projects within the venue as directed.

Job description

AEG Worldwide in Denver, CO seeks a Production Manager to oversee all aspects of event production for touring shows. The Production Manager will lead the production team, set a plan to execute shows per contract, and adhere to budgets to track costs and meet performer needs.

The role requires strong contract interpretation, budget skills, and experience in concert production. You will coordinate with venues, artists, and tour staff, and work long hours, including nights and weekends.