Category: Venues/Promoters/Festivals

Historic live music venue in Wisconsin looking to hire an Assistant Production Manager for a long-term, full-time salaried position. We are a multi-venue complex with rooms ranging from 500 to 4,000 person capacities which host a variety of events including corporate, trade show, and comedy acts, but our core business is live concerts for national and international touring bands.
The Assistant Production Manager will report to and work closely with the Senior Production Manager on all show advancing and venue operations but is expected to be able to work independently as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Senior Production Manager in advancing shows: including production, scheduling, catering/hospitality, parking, etc.
• Scheduling crew and overseeing non-show day departmental operations.
• Being an active, visible representative of the Production Department throughout show days for both venue crew and the artist crew.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for acts throughout the show day.
• Managing show expenses to stay on, or under, budget.
• Assist in troubleshooting venue equipment and addressing technical issues as they arise (lighting, video, rigging, and audio).
• Oversee maintenance of venue equipment, repairing and/or sending out as needed (lighting, video, rigging, and audio).
• Assisting with dressing rooms and hospitality as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Hiring production staff in accordance with department needs.
• Collectively develop and execute training and professional development for department staff.
• Maintain and organize filing structures across the department for both digital and physical files.
• Actively participate in the process of making capital improvements to the venue and our spaces.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Previous experience as a Production Manager, Tour Manager, or Lighting Technician at the national touring level or in mid-size or large venues.
• Minimum 2 years of experience advancing/producing shows of comparable scale.
• Comprehensive knowledge of concert production, best safety practices, and experience building and striking shows.
• Previously demonstrated ability to lead a crew through load in, show, and load out.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Outlook, OneDrive) & Google Calendar
• Ability to approach high-stress environments with a calm, professional approach. Must have a “we can make that happen” attitude.
• Must be able and willing to work long days, late nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs, and be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• No abuse of drugs, alcohol or attitudes will be accepted.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Lighting/Video/Audio Technical background
• Rigging knowledge
• Carpentry experience with the correct tools, understanding of basic physics and mechanical concepts
• Bonus if experienced Forklift Operator, or willingness to complete certification

Serious inquiries only. Must have prior experience in production, this is not a “learn as you go” position.
Hired candidate would need to live in, or be willing to relocate to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to theravepm@gmail.com with the subject line “[YOUR NAME] – Assistant Production Manager”