Production Manager - Newport Music Hall

TAPP Film Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Company paid life insurance

401k plan with employer match

Job summary

AEG seeks a Production Manager at Newport Music Hall in Columbus to lead the production team and execute shows per contract terms. You will develop budgets, manage expenses, and liaise with artists, talent buyers, and venue staff to ensure flawless production execution.

The role requires 4–6 years of related experience in the music industry, strong budgeting and leadership skills, and the ability to work long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; 4–6 years of production experience preferred.
• Experience interpreting event contracts and developing accurate production budgets.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with budgeting and accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between venue and artist to ensure production needs are met and contracts are adhered to.
• Work with talent buyer and artist to develop tour schedule, build offers, and create show budgets.
• Oversee load-in and load-out; coordinate with vendors and local labor for production needs.
• Manage production crew, payroll, and labor relations; review and submit payroll for production staff.
• May hire local labor and rentals; coordinate production management and logistics across sites as directed.
• Ensure expenses stay within the approved show budget and communicate with accounting.

Skills

Concert production

Budget management

Logistics problem solving

Vendor coordination

Leadership/management

Payroll oversight

Education

BA/BS Degree (4-year) in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Budgeting software

Job description

# Production Manager - Newport Music Hall## Full job descriptionCompany InformationFor more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!A Brief OverviewThe Manager Production advances all event details for all shows. The Production Manager will be responsible for the production team and to set a plan in motion to execute the show as per the agreed terms in the contract. The Production Manager will adhere to a budget to ensure all costs are being tracked and monitored. They will ensure that all the needs of the show and performer are met.What you will doLiaison 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.Education QualificationsBA/BS Degree (4-year) In a related fieldExperience Qualifications4-6 years Of related work experienceExperience interpreting event contracts and developing accurate production budgetsExperience working in music industry preferredSkills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of technical aspects of concert productionAbility to solve logistical and technical problems including staging, lighting, soundAbility to create and maintain budgets for eventsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); and ability to learn required business systemsPrevious management experience with an emphasis on resolution managementWorks well under pressure and in a fast paced environmentMust be extremely flexible to work long hours, nights, weekends and holidaysQualifications (ALL)BA/BS Degree (4-year) In a related field4-6 years Of related work experienceExperience interpreting event contracts and developing accurate production budgetsExperience working in music industry preferredWorking knowledge of technical aspects of concert productionAbility to solve logistical and technical problems including staging, lighting, soundAbility to create and maintain budgets for eventsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); and ability to learn required business systemsPrevious management experience with an emphasis on resolution managementWorks well under pressure and in a fast paced environmentMust be extremely flexible to work long hours, nights, weekends and holidaysPayscale: $65,000 - $70,000Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.Posted by: HollylistSource: HollylistLocation: Columbus, Ohio, United States, USCompensation: Not disclosedPublished: Nov 4, 2026Closing date: Dec 4, 2026