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Production Manager
AEG
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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L.A. LIVE Campus is a 4 million square foot / $3 billion downtown Los Angeles sports and entertainment district adjacent to STAPLES Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center featuring The Novo by Microsoft, a 2,300 capacity live music venue, Microsoft Theater, a 7,100-seat live theatre, a 54-story, 1001-room convention "headquarters" destination (featuring The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles and JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE hotels and 224 luxury condominiums – The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE – all in a single tower), the GRAMMY Museum, the 14-screen Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE: A Barco Innovation Center theatre, broadcast facilities for ESPN along with entertainment, residential, restaurant and office space. Developed by Los Angeles-based AEG, L.A. LIVE, considered to be the nation's most active 'live content and event campus,' also features 260,480 square feet of conference center and ballroom facilities, a 100,000 square feet special events deck, the famous Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge, the celebrity owned Conga Room, a one-of-a-kind GRAMMY Museum, saluting the history of music and the genre's best known awards show all centered around Microsoft Square, a 40,000 square feet outdoor event space. L.A. LIVE showcases more events, award shows, sporting competitions, concerts and hospitality options than any other destination in the world.
Due to our continuous growth and expansion into new markets, we are seeking an experienced Production Manager to be an integral member of AEG’s management team at Microsoft Theater in Los Angles, California.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Production Manager is responsible for complete event related logistics for specific events at Microsoft Theater, Microsoft Plaza and Event Deck at L.A. Live. The Production Manager is also responsible for the supervision, scheduling and coordination of the stage crew, including members of stagehands from the local union hall. The Production Manager reports directly to the Vice President, Event & Production and interacts with all staff members . Other duties include establishing maintenance guidelines and departmental operating procedures. The Production Manager is responsible for supervising and participating in the operation, maintenance, and repair of stage equipment. Duties are varied and require independent action in devising new methods and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Manages and supervises in-house crew, stagehand and other technicians, including those not in the direct employ of the facility, engaged in producing a stage or non-stage production, in varying degrees of interactions, possibly from concept to production. This includes determining priorities of event coordination; hanging of soft goods, electric, sound, supplemental rental equipment and building modification
•Oversees the setting up and working of support equipment for all stage presentations
•Assembles stage crews for setting up, working, and tearing down all stage shows.
•Manages and coordinates the scheduling of repair and maintenance of all stage equipment.
•Files reports regarding stage personal.
•Advance preparation with production crew and personnel regarding technical rider requirements.
•Manages and coordinates related work including building maintenance duties as work schedules demand.
•Collaborates with management staff various front-of-house events.
•SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
•Knowledge of electrically and manually operated stage and sound equipment and the methods, materials, tools, and practices required for their repair and maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
•Education:
•Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Management/ Production
•Experience:
•5 year’s experience in Theatre Management and Production is desired.
•Extensive knowledge of stagehand practices and techniques including IATSE stagehand practices and union contracts is preferred
•Knowledge of the occupation hazards and safety precautions of the trade
•Ability to read, understand and implement artist riders
•Working knowledge of standard trade tools and equipment.
•Ability to work flexible schedule, which includes: days, evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
•Knowledge of electrical wiring and of sound systems.
•Ability to plan, lay out and supervise sound systems for a variety of shows.
•Ability to produce desired stage and lighting effects
•Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations.
•Ability to coordinate all components in presenting major theatrical productions, awards shows and concerts.
•Any combination of experience and training which would indicate possession of knowledge skills and abilities listed above.
•Good knowledge of AutoCad software strongly preferred
•Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Knowledge of “front of house” patron practices and procedures
•Extremely organized and detailed oriented
Physical Requirements:
•Ability to read stage plots and to detect subtle shades of color
•Ability to use intercom system and decipher audio inputs.
•Climb scaffolding, “A” frame ladder, and cat walks.
•Ability to use hand tools.
•Ability to pick up lighting equipment and instruments.
•Tolerance and patience under adverse conditions, such as loud noises