Senior Production Manager, Experiential

IMG LIVE; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IMG LIVE in St. Louis is seeking a Sr. Manager for Live Event Production. In this role, you will oversee the planning and execution of live events, manage vendor coordination, and lead onsite crews, ensuring quality execution. You will be accountable for budgets, schedules, and client communications.

The ideal candidate has 4-7+ years of experience in event production, is detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced environments. Flexibility to work nights and weekends and travel up to 60% is required.

Qualifications

• 4‑7+ years of experience in live event production, experiential marketing, festivals, or entertainment production.
• Strong understanding of event logistics, staging, AV, scenic fabrication, and production operations.
• Experience managing crews, vendors, and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments and solve problems quickly onsite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of live event production from pre‑production to onsite execution.
• Manage production schedules, logistics, labor, and vendor coordination.
• Lead onsite crews including production assistants, stagehands, and technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with venue regulations, safety standards, and permitting requirements.
• Track budgets, purchases, invoices, and production expenses.
• Troubleshoot onsite challenges and provide quick solutions.

Skills

Event Operations

Production Management

Vendor Coordination

Budget Tracking

Team Leadership

Client Relations

Logistics Planning

Problem Solving

Time Management

Onsite Event Execution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

project management software

Job description

The Live Event Production Sr. Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of live events, experiential activations, festivals, and brand experiences. This role manages production timelines, vendor coordination, onsite execution, staffing, budgets, and client communication to ensure events are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of live event production from pre‑production, through onsite execution, and strike.
• Manage production schedules, logistics, labor, and vendor coordination.
• Lead onsite crews including production assistants, stagehands, freelancers, and technical teams.
• Coordinate fabrication, scenic, AV, lighting, power, rigging, and installation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with venue regulations, safety standards, and permitting requirements.
• Partner with internal teams, clients, agencies, and festival stakeholders throughout planning and execution.
• Track budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and production expenses.
• Conduct site visits, production meetings, and run‑of‑show reviews.
• Troubleshoot onsite challenges and provide quick solutions in high‑pressure environments.
• Maintain detailed production documentation including schedules, staffing plans, and vendor contacts.
• Support load‑in/load‑out operations and inventory management.
• Ensure high‑quality execution while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 4‑7+ years of experience in live event production, experiential marketing, festivals, or entertainment production.
• Strong understanding of event logistics, staging, AV, scenic fabrication, and production operations.
• Experience managing crews, vendors, and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management software.
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments and solve problems quickly onsite.
• Up to 60% travel can be required.

Preferred Experiences

• Festival and large‑scale event production experience.
• Brand activation and experiential marketing background.
• Knowledge of union labor coordination and venue operations.
• Event safety training.
• Experience with budgeting and client‑facing presentations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during event operations.
• Ability to lift and move production materials when necessary.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in varying event environments.

Key Skills

• Event Operations
• Production Management
• Vendor Coordination
• Budget Tracking
• Team Leadership
• Client Relations
• Logistics Planning
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Onsite Event Execution

160/90 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.