Technical Paid Production Manager Company One Theatre Boston, MA US 11/02/2026

Playbill, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybride; USD 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Company One Theatre is seeking a Production Manager for a hybrid, exempt, full-time role (40 hours/week). The position oversees production processes, budgets, calendars, contracting, and cross-department communication to ensure timely, high-quality productions and events.

The ideal candidate has strong coordination, technical knowledge across lighting, sound, carpentry, and operations, with experience in budgeting and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in production management for theatre preferred.
• Proficiency with budgeting, calendars, and scheduling.

Responsabilités

• Oversee and manage all company production staff and production processes, including scheduling, contracting, budgeting.
• Facilitate proper and timely communication surrounding productions.
• Hire production staff & designers alongside Artistic Producer.
• Manage contracting & payroll process for production teams.
• Ensure production deadlines and budgets are met.
• Coordinate scheduling, personnel, and equipment for events.

Connaissances

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team coordination

Communication

Technical theater knowledge

Outils

Microsoft Suite

Google Platforms

VectorWorks

Lightwright

QLab

Description du poste

Company One Theatre is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the organization as the Production Manager.This is an exempt full-time staff position (40 hours/week); working in a hybrid arrangement (in-person and remote) with a combination of daytime and evening work hours.

The Production Manager is responsible for managing Company One Theatre’s production processes and teams. This includes overseeing production budgets and calendars, contracting and supervising technical personnel, facilitating communication across departments, and ensuring timely, high-quality execution of productions and all public-facing events. The role requires a high level of coordination, technical acumen, and adherence to organizational values and standards.

This is a full time exempt Manager level position, working in a hybrid (in-person & digital) environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and manage all company production staff and production processes, including but not limited to scheduling, contracting, budgeting etc.
• Facilitate proper and timely communication surrounding productions
• Hire production staff & designers alongside Artistic Producer
• Manage contracting & payroll process for production teams
• Ensure production deadlines and budgets are met
• Manage and coordinate the necessary scheduling, personnel, and equipment for special events (e.g. fundraisers, new play readings, etc.)
• Maintain Company One Theatre’s high standards for technical and artistic work and community care
• Foster positive, respectful relationships with staff members and artists in accordance with the Company’s values and culture
• Attend all design runs, cue to cue, tech and dress rehearsals
• Attend weekly department and staff meetings
• Reports to the Managing Director

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in production management for theatre preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite and Google Platforms
• Familiarity with VectorWorks, Lightwright and QLab or similar
• Working knowledge of all areas of technical theater production- lighting, scenic construction, sound, and rigging
• Familiarity with every role within a Production Team and standard theater production workflow
• Valid Driver’s license and ability to drive box trucks
• Ability to work at height on either ladder or lift- up to 20ft
• Ability to lift and carry weights of over 50lbs
• Budgeting experience
• Strong knowledge of lighting, sound, and/or carpentry equipment a plus
• Ability to work a flexible and variable schedule depending on organizational events and needs, possible weekend and evening hours
• Passion for Company One Theatre’s mission, stakeholders and programming

SALARY

$50,000 (exempt)

$50,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year