Senior Manager of Event Production

Greenleaf Hospitality Group; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Radisson Hotel Group is seeking a Senior Manager of Event Production to lead all video and large-scale event production for GHG, spanning arenas, concerts, sports, and corporate events. You will ensure high-quality execution across lighting, sound, video and show production while collaborating with external producers to deliver immersive experiences.

You will drive creative direction, standard operating procedures with university and team partners, train staff, manage vendors, and optimize

Qualifications

• 7+ years in live event production or related leadership roles.
• Experience with arena venues, sports, concerts or large-scale events.
• Ability to lead cross-organizational teams and external partners.
• Strong knowledge of lighting, sound, video, and show systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production operations for arena events, including design and on-site execution.
• Oversee lighting, sound, staging, and video workflows for events.
• Collaborate with WMU and K-Wings teams to standardize SOPs and safety.
• Direct in-house and external production resources and partners.
• Develop concepts and plans aligning with brand storytelling and business goals.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency; support budgeting.

Skills

Live event production

Video production leadership

Lighting design

Audio systems

Team leadership

Job description

Job DescriptionRole SummaryThe Senior Manager of Event Production leads all video production and large-scale event production for GHG, including arena productions, concerts, sports events, corporate events, and brand storytelling. This role ensures high-quality execution across video, lighting, sound, and show production, delivering engaging, immersive, and flawless event experiences.This leader blends creative direction, technical expertise, and operational excellence to bring events and content to life while collaborating closely with external production partners.Key ResponsibilitiesArena & Event Center Production LeadershipLead all production operations for arena events, including:Concerts, sporting events, broadcasts, and major productions.Oversee show design, technical execution, and event-day production management.Manage lighting, sound, staging, and video workflows for arena events.Cross-Organization Production AlignmentWork closely alongside Western Michigan University and K-Wings production teams to:Develop shared standard operating procedures (SOPs).Align workflows, technical standards, show execution models, and safety protocols.Create consistent production quality and operational excellence across all events.Serve as a collaborative partner to touring productions, promoters, and broadcast teams.Video Production LeadershipLead all GHG video production, including:Brand content, storytelling, marketing videos, event recaps, sponsorship assets, and social media content.Manage in-house production resources and external production partners.Establish consistent production quality, style, and brand standards.Creative Direction & Content StrategyPartner with marketing, sales, and leadership teams to align production with brand storytelling and business goals.Develop creative concepts and production plans for events and campaigns.Elevate production value across all venues and platforms.Team & Vendor LeadershipBuild, schedule, and manage production crews.Train and mentor staff in production best practices.Oversee external vendors, contractors, touring crews, and broadcast teams.Operational ExcellenceDevelop production workflows, technical documentation, and show runbooks.Ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.Support budgeting, equipment planning, and capital investment decisions.WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS POSITION:7+ years in live event production, broadcast production, or video production leadership.Experience in arenas, sports, touring concerts, festivals, or large-scale entertainment venues.Proven success working with multiple partner organizations to align workflows and execution standards.Strong technical knowledge of lighting, audio, video, broadcast, and show systems.Strong leadership, creative direction, and project management skills.INDGHGKZ