Live Event Production Manager

Unbridled

$85K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education
  • 3+ years of experience in technical event production
  • Strong customer service skills for effective communication
  • Robust project management background with complex timelines
  • Experience managing local union labor is a plus
  • Proficiency in software such as Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Design Suite, and Keynote

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage technical plans for client events
  • Source and manage A/V vendors and technical personnel
  • Create and oversee event production for attendee experience
  • Maintain communication between vendors, crew, and support staff
  • Manage backstage and front stage personnel for presenters
  • Track, manage, and reconcile project budgets
  • Create detailed production schedules
  • Solve technical challenges regarding scenic elements and content

Benefits

  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance, FSA & HSA Plan Options
  • Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401k Plan with Discretionary Company Match
  • Generous PTO Including 4 Weeks of PTO/Sick Leave and 7 Holidays
  • Paid Family & Medical Leave
  • Professional Therapy Benefits
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
Full Job Description
Job Description
As our company grows, we are expanding our client base in the corporate events and experiential marketing realm. We are seeking a smart technical mind that wants to grow in the Event Production world and have fun doing it. The Production Manager works in collaboration with the Director of Production and other production team members to manage and produce small to large scale events and creative projects. The Production Manager will be expected to work in the office and on location managing the procurement of equipment, creative collateral and fabrication, set design and construction, budget management, client and venue interface, and production schedule/show flow creation and execution for client events. The Production Manager may also be called on to advise clients on current presentation and equipment technologies so they must be familiar with the latest advancements in professional-level event technologies.

Successful candidates will have the following:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education
  • 3+ years of experience in technical event production
  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate with various levels within the organization and clients
  • Strong project management background and ability to manage complex timelines
  • Experience managing local union labor is a plus
  • Proficiency in software such as: Vectorworks or AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Design Suite, Keynote

What you would be doing at Unbridled:
  • Develop, collaborate, and manage technical plans that best support client needs for all events
  • Source, select, and manage direct A/V vendors, equipment, and technical personnel providers
  • Create and manage all aspects of production to best support event and attendee experience
  • Maintain point of communication between all vendors, crew, and support staff
  • Provide recommendations for managing front and backstage personnel to ensure presenters are prepared for stage and provided with needed support, accommodations, and hospitality
  • Develop, track, manage and reconcile project budgets
  • Create ongoing and detailed production schedules
  • Work with executive producers and creative teams to ensure all technical challenges are solved and addressed regarding scenic elements, collateral, video/presentation content, etc.
  • Frequent and extended travel required
  • Must embody the Unbridled brand and culture, including character, change, credibility, and community

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Unbridled provides a comprehensive benefits package to all Unbridled employees, as well as other perks and work-life integration. The package includes:
  • Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000
  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance, FSA & HSA Plan Options
  • Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401k Plan with Discretionary Company Match
  • Employee Loan Program
  • Generous PTO Including:
    • 4 Weeks of PTO/Sick Leave
    • 7 Holidays
    • 3 Floating Holidays
    • Flex Holiday Week
    • 3 Days Community Service Leave
  • Milestone Anniversaries & Sabbaticals
  • PTO Exchange Program
  • Paid Family & Medical Leave
  • Monthly Parking Pass
  • Professional Therapy Benefits
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
  • Cell Phone Allowance

In addition to our extensive benefits package and the ability to take up to 37 days of paid time off per year, we also offer things like a company advocate program for new hires, wellness days, company social events, awards to empower employees to recognize colleagues, and more. We also have monthly Friday Forums where employees have a chance to hear from different members of the company regarding important updates and communications.

Wage differential is based on seniority, merit, geographic location, education, training and experience. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

There is no application deadline for this position.

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