About Auris Presents: Auris Presents curates unique, immersive, and interactive live music experiences by pairing cutting edge technology, robust lineups, creative themes, and interactive installations in Chicago, the Midwest and beyond. Production Manager: Under the broad supervision of the Director for Production, the Production Manager is responsible for all event production and equipment maintenance for the venue. This includes advancing sound, lighting, staging and other performer needs for all shows with agents, tour managers, DJs, band members and/or venue personnel. Supervises and schedules non-union tech crew to operate main room and side room venues on a weekly basis and to assist with advance work for events. Works with the Event Manager to coordinate the set up and use of the venue. This position also assists with production for other venues and off-site events, as needed. Fri/Sat/Sun evening and weekend availability is required for this position. Job Duties & Responsibilities: When working in the venue: acts as LD and A1 - oversee live audio mixing, lighting and staging. During office hours: handles equipment maintenance, repairs and also advances upcoming shows on a continuous basis Works with both the venue manager/talent buyer and event manager/talent buyer Reports equipment malfunctions or concerns to the Technical Director. Manages general repair and maintenance of equipment. Direct show operations, specifically the use of lighting, stage and audio equipment. Meet with the Technical Director to review the sound and lighting requirements for the venue and its events. Maintain regular office hours to plan and evaluate performances with performers as well as meet with appropriate individuals regarding special events. Works with appropriate areas regarding the set up and use of the venue for private functions, meetings and events. Maintain sound, lighting, and stage equipment. Make recommendations for improvements to all systems. Assists when needed with production for various events. Qualifications: 2 to 3 years production management experience in the live music industry Strong technical skills to provide a working knowledge of the safety standards, upgrading, and maintenance of venue equipment, including operation of lighting systems, electrical systems and sound equipment. Demonstrated experience with show advance process. Experience & working knowledge of technical aspects of concert production.
(including but not limited to: sound, lighting, some electrical knowledge, camera ops, projection, video & audio recording, rigging, DMX, networking)
Ability to forecast show expenses, create & maintain budgets. Team
building/management
skills. Ability to manage a team through challenging situations & long days. Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel), Basic CAD/Vectorworks knowledge is a huge plus Strong organizational skills/attention to detail/problem solving skills Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to exercise proper action and attitude in handling incidents and demands of the entertainment environment. Must work well under pressure. Must be available to work shows from load in to load out and office
hours/meetings/conference
calls, as needed. Must be flexible to alternate between daytime, nighttime and weekend shifts, based on events schedule. Physical ability and stamina to perform all functions of the job, including the ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, work on scaffolding or catwalk and work long hours when needed. *Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by NPK Hospitality for a visa. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NPK Hospitality strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. HIRING PRACTICES The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. NPK Hospitality recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. NPK Hospitality may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
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