Production Manager
Advanced Visual Production (AVP) is an audio-visual company based in Richmond, Virginia. With our extensive experience in event production, we provide sound, lighting, and video solutions for a wide range of events, from small corporate conferences to large-scale fundraisers and galas. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to delivering outstanding results and creating memorable experiences for our clients.
We seek to expand our team with the addition of a Technical Production Manager.
Position Summary:
The Production Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the production department and will be directly responsible for the production process. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that the production process is running efficiently and effectively. This individual will also be responsible for ensuring that all production related paperwork is completed with the assistance of Office Manger/Production Coordinator, and that the department is prepared to deliver high-quality services. The ideal candidate will have experience in small to large-scale audio/visual productions.
Responsibilities:
Work with Account Manager to suggest, design, and finalize production packages according to customer requirements
- Create, in support of the sales process, equipment lists, labor requirements, renderings, and other supporting documentation such as rigging plots and electrical load requirements.
- Work alongside other Production Managers in support of their projects, contributing design and system expertise during pre-production and on-site.
- Assume responsibility for assigned projects upon execution of the contract.
- Manage the preproduction process – with the assistance of the Operations Manager and Production Coordinator – subrentals, subcontracts, and transportation. Review with the Warehouse Manager the final equipment list, schedule any pre-production tasks (such as prebuilds, fixture addressing, etc), and approve the final equipment package once prepped.
- Manage the on-site execution of the job, including load in, show, and load out.
- Prepare a report on each job to include internal project review, customer notes (change orders, upsell opportunities, refund requests, etc), and warehouse notes (broken equipment, shortages, mispacks, lost items).
- Contribute to day-to-day tasks such as warehouse organization, facility and vehicle management, etc.
- Become involved in general management, such as through equipment purchasing research, IT management, crew recruitment, employee training, sales/marketing efforts etc.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in event audio-visual with management responsibilities.
- Expert-level skills and experience in either sound, lighting, or video production.
- Proficiency in the other areas (sound, lighting, or video) to effectively coordinate multi-disciplinary projects.
- Knowledge of event infrastructure requirements (rigging and power consumption) and ability to calculate and document needs for each project.
- Basic understanding of computer networking concepts, including VLANs and subnet groupings as they relate to event technology; experience with IP-based entertainment protocols, including Dante, Artnet/SACN, and NDI.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership abilities to manage production crews on-site
- Proficiency in industry-standard audio-visual software and equipment, including drawing in either Sketchup, Autocad, or Vectorworks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Production management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
