Apple

Studio Production Manager

Apple$90K — $130K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years as a Senior Production Manager or similar role in live/studio environments
  • 7-10 years in production management, with experience in high-profile musical events
  • Strong technical knowledge in production management and entertainment rigging
  • Established network within entertainment, including freelancers and artists
  • Proficient in AutoCad or Vectorworks for production layouts
  • Experience with Showbiz budgeting software and technical production budgeting
  • Certification in OSHA or equivalent safety training

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage technical production services for live music and cultural events
  • Draft accurate production layouts and schedules based on project briefs
  • Schedule production services, crew, and vendors to meet project requirements
  • Handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion
  • Ensure high standards of work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  • Communicate effectively with diverse teams to build strong partnerships
  • Adapt to changing schedules and high-pressure situations, working flexible hours

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with renowned artists and high-profile productions
  • Dynamic and creative work environment at a new studio facility
  • Exposure to national and international travel opportunities
  • Collaboration with a talented and diverse team in the music industry
  • Professional development opportunities in a leading entertainment company
Full Job Description
\nThe Live & Studio Production team is responsible for the execution of all live projects for Apple Music Services. You'll be part of a team that drives the production of live music shows, experiential programs and cultural activations, supporting business needs and the cultural roadmap for Apple Music.\n

As Studio Production Manager you will be responsible for the planning, management and execution of technical production services for a variety of content, including live music performances, experiential programs and cultural activations in our new studio facility. You will assess technical project briefs and ensure production layouts and schedules are accurately drafted. You will also ensure that production services, crew and vendors are scheduled in line with the requirements of the project.

Significant industry experience within a Senior Production Manager role, or applicable role working on high-profile live and studio/music performances. 7 to 10 years working knowledge and experience in production management or staging supervision in studio and live environments. Your technical knowledge and experience will include: Production management, Entertainment rigging, Staging systems, Audio equipment (Backline and band gear and DJ equipment), Camera types, Lighting equipment and Power distribution. Your entertainment experience includes an established industry network, including freelancers, vendors and artist production. 7 to 10 years Experience in a Production Management role working with established artist(s). Knowledge of camera equipment and principles of video capture. Show and technical production budgeting on high-profile studio and live shows. Use of AutoCad or Vectorworks computer based design software to develop production layouts and ground plans. Direct experience handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and adapt to rapidly changing production and artist schedules. Ability to be onsite; this role is an in-person, onsite position Up to 20% + travel required; both domestic and international

Verifiable experience in production management or staging supervision on high-profile or large-scale live music productions. An established entertainment, touring and vendor freelancer network. Experience in using Showbiz entertainment budgeting software. OSHA or equivalent safety training/certification. Highly skilled at handling multiple, complex, concurrent deliverables. Able to respond and adapt to the needs of the team and content plan to ensure a high standard of work is delivered on time and to budget. Excellent communication skills and the ability to cultivate strong partnerships and earn enrollment across partners in a complicated cross-functional environment. Exceptional attention to detail, while working under tight deadlines.

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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154,000 employees
Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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