Technical Production Manager

Broadway Across America Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Health & Welfare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

The John Gore Organization in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an experienced Event Planning and Technical Manager to oversee technical advance, staffing, and production requirements for Broadway engagements at the Hippodrome Theatre and M&T Bank Exchange.

The role requires at least three years in live event production, strong knowledge of audio, lighting, video, staging and backstage operations, and the ability to manage budgets, safety, and union rules.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in live event production, theatre operations, audiovisual services or a comparable technical environment.
• Strong working knowledge of professional audio, lighting, video, staging and backstage operations.
• Ability to evaluate technical riders and determine practical production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical advance for assigned Broadway engagements, concerts, private events and other programming, evaluating riders, event schedules and production requirements with clients, touring personnel and vendors.
• Determine staffing, equipment and scheduling requirements for assigned events, balancing production needs, budget, safety and available venue resources.
• Serve as the venue’s technical management representative for assigned events, making operational decisions and resolving production issues within approved budgets, venue policies and delegated authority.
• Develop labor and equipment estimates and manage approved technical budgets for assigned events, evaluating production options and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Manage technical readiness for assigned events and coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs with the Technical Director and qualified personnel.
• Oversee safe technical operations for assigned events and enforce venue safety procedures, applicable safety requirements and union work rules.

Skills

Live event production

Theatre operations

Audio engineering

Lighting

Video

Staging

Backstage operations

Communication with clients and vendors

Critical thinking

Job description

The John Gore Organization (JGO) is a leading presenter, distributor, and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. Led by owner John Gore, a record 27-time Tony Award winner and Emmy Award recipient, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office, and Broadway Brands. JGO presents live theater in more than 45 cities across North America, as well as on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London’s West End, Japan, and China. Its productions have earned Tony Awards in every producing category, along with numerous Drama League, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards. The organization is committed to expanding access to the arts and supporting theater education initiatives that inspire and develop the next generation of artists, audiences, and industry leaders. John Gore also oversees John Gore Studios, a British film and television studio dedicated to preserving iconic heritage IP and championing new storytelling.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and supportive culture, where employees have equal opportunity for growth.

$65,000.00 - 75,000.00/annually

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, operated by the John Gore Organization, is home to the historic Hippodrome Theatre, Maryland’s leading Broadway touring house, and the M&T Bank Exchange, a state-of-the-art venue for private events, concerts and special programming.

Duties And Responsibilities

Event Planning and Technical Management

• Manage the technical advance for assigned Broadway engagements, concerts, private events and other programming, evaluating riders, event schedules and production requirements with clients, touring personnel and vendors.
• Determine staffing, equipment and scheduling requirements for assigned events, balancing production needs, budget, safety and available venue resources.

Event Execution and Crew Manageme nt

• Serve as the venue’s technical management representative for assigned events, making operational decisions and resolving production issues within approved budgets, venue policies and delegated authority.

Production Estimates and Budget Managemen t

• Develop labor and equipment estimates and manage approved technical budgets for assigned events, evaluating production options and recommending cost-effective solutions.

Equipment and Technical Readiness

• Manage technical readiness for assigned events and coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs with the Technical Director and qualified personnel.

Safety and Professional Standards

• Oversee safe technical operations for assigned events and enforce venue safety procedures, applicable safety requirements and union work rules.

Competencies

Cooperation

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships
• Active listener
• Offers assistance and support to co-workers
• Works cooperatively in group situations

Adaptability

• Able to work around unexpected changes of circumstance or workload
• Modifies a planned course of action based on new circumstances
• Changes communication style to achieve the best results

Functional Competencies

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in all internal and external communications
• Applies sound technical judgment and identifies production needs in advance

Team Orientation

• Fosters team cooperation
• Understands team roles and responsibilities
• Supports group problem solving

Qualifications Aka KSAOs

Education And/or Experience

• At least three years of relevant experience in live event production, theatre operations, audiovisual services or a comparable technical environment; performing arts venue experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of professional audio, lighting, video, staging and backstage operations, with the ability to evaluate technical riders and determine practical production requirements.

Communication Skills

• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, touring personnel, union crews, vendors and internal departments.
• Read and interpret technical riders, event schedules, equipment specifications and production estimates.

Critical Thinking

• Prioritize competing event needs and respond effectively to schedule changes and technical issues.

Physical Demands

• Work includes computer-based planning, budget and personnel management, moving throughout the venues and backstage areas, and standing and walking while overseeing event operations.

Work Environment

• Work takes place in offices, performance spaces, backstage areas and loading areas at both the Hippodrome Theatre and M&T Bank Exchange. Event activity may involve amplified sound, changing lighting conditions, moving equipment and time-sensitive work. The schedule includes evenings, weekends, holidays and late nights as required.

Acknowledgement

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Employees will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

We offer competitive compensation including Vacation and Holiday Pay, health & welfare benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The John Gore Organization is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other legally protected classification under local, state or federal laws.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification or position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The John Gore Organization’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. The John Gore Organization may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.