Production Manager - Special Events
Phoenix, AZ
Full Time
Experienced
About Relentless Beats
Born from the desire of founder Thomas Turner to bring underground music to Arizona, Relentless Beats has climbed the ranks to be recognized as one of the Southwest's most prolific independent promoters. From club shows to music festivals, Relentless Beats now produces over 400 events a year, featuring close to 500 unique artists in states that include Arizona, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas. Marquee events include Goldrush Music Festival, PHXLIGHTS, Body Language, DUSK, Decadence AZ, and several concert series featuring some of the globe's biggest acts.
About the Production Manager - Special Events Position
Production Managers in the Production Department report to the Production Director and are responsible for advancing, operations, and settlements within their scope of assignments. This role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
You might be a great fit if you have the following knowledge, skills & abilities:
This full-time position is primarily an in-office position in our Phoenix corporate office. Regular travel to shows and events sites is required. Evening and weekend work is required.
Physical Requirements
Born from the desire of founder Thomas Turner to bring underground music to Arizona, Relentless Beats has climbed the ranks to be recognized as one of the Southwest's most prolific independent promoters. From club shows to music festivals, Relentless Beats now produces over 400 events a year, featuring close to 500 unique artists in states that include Arizona, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas. Marquee events include Goldrush Music Festival, PHXLIGHTS, Body Language, DUSK, Decadence AZ, and several concert series featuring some of the globe's biggest acts.
About the Production Manager - Special Events Position
Production Managers in the Production Department report to the Production Director and are responsible for advancing, operations, and settlements within their scope of assignments. This role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Manage, advance, and oversee Production and/or Artist Relations operations for a given show or festival depending the show’s size and scope.
- Maintain proper documentation of show expenses and settlements
- Maintain accurate vendor records, following all procurement procedures
- Ensure all procedures are cost effective
- Soliciting stage designs when required and maintaining communication with the stage designer
- Soliciting production quotes for the given design for sound, video, lights, and special effects and maintaining given budget
- Advance technical details for a single stage with artists and vendors
- Advance food and beverage/hospitality requirements for a given stage’s acts
- Coordinate riders, shops, transports with Production Assistants, Promoter Reps or Venue Staff
- Ensure information is distributed to vendors, venues, and support staff on a timely basis
- Assist in managing stage, sound, and lighting crews
- Responsible for safe and consistent operation of all equipment
- Assist and support other production department personnel with job functions as needed
- Creates load in, run of show, and load out schedules for each show
- Scheduling appropriate number of production staff while maintaining labor costs within the assigned budgetary guidelines
- Advancing vendor, staff, and artist needs
- Maintain regular communications with the Production Director
- Scheduling and liaisoning leads and supervisors on club shows where necessary
You might be a great fit if you have the following knowledge, skills & abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with computers, email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and occasional holidays.
- Highly motivated to contribute to an atmosphere in which people work together with enthusiasm and efficacy to produce outstanding results.
- Supervisory skills; ability to supervise and manage team members.
- Lead by example and work collaboratively.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to find solutions.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Three (3) plus years of work experience in entertainment production in management positions.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Experience with project management software, such as Microsoft Project or Asana.
This full-time position is primarily an in-office position in our Phoenix corporate office. Regular travel to shows and events sites is required. Evening and weekend work is required.
Physical Requirements
- May experience a wide range of temperature climates on job sites, including extreme outdoor heat and cool temperatures.
- Ability to tolerate loud noise levels and busy environments.
- Ascending/descending stairs.
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing. or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Lifting objects up to 25 lbs.
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