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The Performing & Media ArtsProduction Manager (PM) is responsible for overseeing the full range of productions, performances, and events of various types and sizes, both live and mediated, and in every type of media in a busy and creative academic department of the College of Arts & Sciences.
This position serves as the nexus of the department's productions, overseeing the day-to-day operations for a successful outcome, from conception to public event. Working in close collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, and in concert with the Technical Director (TD), the PM assures projects are managed within established schedule and resource constraints, helping to align the educational and artistic interests of each to the mission of PMA. As the manager of resources for most artistic productions in PMA, the PM works in close collaboration with guest designers, directors, and artists.
This position also serves as the department's Main Scheduler, orchestrating a complex schedule of shoots, rehearsals, performances, screenings, and a wide variety of other artistic and academic events across the department.
The PM manages an annual production budget of approximately $95K, and oversees shop budgets for the Scenic, Props, Costume, Lighting and Sound shops. They are the direct supervisor for the Production Stage Manager (PSM), and share supervision for the Costume Shop Coordinator (with the Senior Lecturer in Costume Design) and the Media Assistant (with the Professor of Film). In conjunction with the TD, they hire, supervise and schedule student employees as House, Stage and Building Managers.
The PM oversees and manages house management, ticket distribution/sales and the box office, with support from the PSM and student employees.
This is a 10-month position (August - May), paid over 12 months.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree; more than 5 years' experience in theatre production management, line production, unit production management, project management or similar field. Extensive experience in performance management, technical theatre, and/or film production. Extremely well organized, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, establish and meet deadlines. Ability to use skillset in transformative ways across different media. Ability to deal with often conflicting interest and demands of faculty, staff, and students. Excellent communication and diplomacy skills. Excellent creative problem-solving skills and ability to pivot when unexpected changes occur. Proficient with computer systems necessary for project management.
Preferred Qualifications - MFA or comparable experience in Theatre Production Management, Film Production with a concentration in Producing, or related field of theatre or film. Significant experience and interest in the arts, performance, film, or media. A strong desire to work in an academic setting.
This is a regular, full-time recurring ten-month appointment (August through May), paid over 12 months, with a pro-rated salary.
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University Job Title:
Mgr Tech Svcs
Job Family:
Academic Support
Level:
G
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
$82,642.00 - $101,007.00
Remote Option Availability:
Fully Onsite
Company:
Endowed
Contact Name:
Tara Wilder
Number of Openings:
0
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2023-04-18
