Production Manager

POSITION:Production Manager

LOCATION:Sugar Land, Texas / Smart Financial Centre

HOURS:Full Time, including evenings, weekends & holidays

COMPENSATION: $55,000 - $65,000, Commensurate with experience

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Production Manager reports to the Director of Events and is primarily responsible for ensuring the success of show and event productions by managing the technical and financial aspects related to the show(s) production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary contact to advance all event production needs and setups
• Generate event CAD(s) to support the ticket office in generating on-sale maps and production kills, and building operations for thrust builds, GA Pit conversion, and chair sets

• Develop and execute a plan to fulfill riders, advances, labor calls, and equipment for events.
• Develop and disseminate event notes/event outlines for assigned events at least 7-days prior to event.
• Facilitate venue readiness during load-ins, show, load-out, and special event services.

• Oversee and troubleshoot during event load-in and load out of the show, ensuring the production needs are met for artists/producers/promoters, clients and patrons.
• Manage production crew by interfacing and making production arrangements with local labor vendors

• Produce events while maintaining a high degree of public safety in line with all life safety codes.

• Manage costs to show budgets and process vendor invoices
• Maintain familiarity with production systems utilized

• Work with all departments as needed to maintain technical and event related equipment in the venue.

EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

• Demonstrated knowledge of Event Production and Event Management preferably in a sports/entertainment environment.
• Knowledge of stage-related activities, such as stage management, rigging, audio, video, lighting, carpentry, touring special effects required.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to function and make management decisions in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
• Should be able to assist in lifting/moving materials up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs regularly, occasionally work on a theatre grid and on catwalks above the ceiling.
• Understand and be capable of ensuring that all laws, building codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, risk management and emergency procedures are followed.
• Must be able to hear and speak to use a two-way radio
• Must have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours including days, nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays.

ABOUT ATG

Nothing beats the energy and excitement of a great live performance. That’s why our mission is to bring the very best in music, theater, comedy, and more, to the largest possible number of people. Since 1992, we’ve grown to be a world leader in live entertainment. 10 million people a year attend live performances at one of our 50 iconic venues across North America, the United Kingdom and Germany. That number keeps growing. We partner with the world’s top creative talent and present critically acclaimed productions which have won more than 80 Tony and Olivier Awards over the years. We also operate some of the world’s most popular theatre ticketing sites, with 11 million and counting customers getting their tickets directly from us.

People are at the heart of our success. Our core values - Passionate, Smart, Collaborative and Ambitious – are about our people. Thousands of people work for ATG worldwide and it’s their passion and commitment that allows us to create great live entertainment experiences.

Learn more about ATG, visit www.atg.co.uk/

SMART FINANCIAL CENTRE

Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land is a state-of-the-art, indoor performance venue. Ranked 7th in the world in tickets sales for venues under 10,000 seats in 2019, Smart Financial Centre sets a standard for live performance venues, hosting a diverse line up of programming that includes national and international music and comedy artists, family shows, theatrically staged Broadway productions, as well as cultural and performing arts attractions.

Designed for flexibility, the 200,000-square-foot, indoor climate-controlled venue incorporates innovative movable walls that can expand and contract to create four different seating capacities. The venue boasts 14 luxury suites, corporate hospitality areas, as well as the latest sound, lighting, and video technology.

ATG’S INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & ACCESS MISSION STATEMENT

Our stages are a platform for compelling stories – stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are passionate about the pursuit of true diversity and equality. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities.  Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves.  At ATG, we provide a stage for everyone.