POSITION: Production Manager
LOCATION: Kings Theatre - Brooklyn, NY
HOURS: Full-time including evenings, weekends & holidays per show schedule.
ABOUT THE POSITION
- Kings Theatre, a 3k capacity historic theatre in Flatbush, Brooklyn, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to support all technical and logistical aspects of events. This role is responsible for advancing production needs, managing on-site event execution, and ensuring seamless coordination between touring crews and the venue team.
- The Production Manager plays a key role in upholding the theatre's high standards for technical excellence, safety, and client satisfaction.
- The Production Manager reports to the Director of Production.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with touring productions, talent buyers, and internal teams to advance all technical and logistical event requirements, ensuring alignment with artist riders and contract terms.
- Oversee all aspects of event production from load-in to load-out, ensuring timely execution and adherence to safety protocols, budgets, and schedules.
- Works closely with IATSE Local 4 Crew Chief, stagehands and vendors, managing labor calls, schedules, and on-site crew assignments.
- Develop and maintain production budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost containment while delivering high-quality events.
- Serve as the liaison between touring crews and the venue, fostering positive relationships and addressing challenges promptly.
- Manage post-show production settlements and payments.
- Work with Director of Programming to create estimates for prospective events.
- Collaborate with the venue's operations team to address facility needs, ensuring the theatre is performance-ready and maintaining its historic character.
- Onboard and complete payroll for IATSE Local 4 Stagehands, Local 817 Teamsters, and IATSE Local 764 Wardrobe unions on a weekly basis.
EXPERIENCE and SKILLS
- Minimum 3 years as a Production Assistant, Production Manager, promoter representative, or similar role. Live music and event production experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of technical production, including audio, lighting, rigging, staging, and basic video systems; ability to read technical riders and drawings (CAD/Vectorworks a plus, not required).
- Proven ability to manage production budgets and expenses, including preparing invoices, purchase orders, and payroll documentation.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through, with the ability to manage calendars, schedules, and show documentation while communicating clearly under pressure.
- Experience working with and managing union crews (IATSE Local 4, Local 817 Teamsters, IATSE Local 764 preferred).
- Flexible, multitasking team player who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
COMPETENCIES
- Strong computer skills with above average knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Proficiency in managing document organization and scheduling tools (e.g., OneDrive, Google Drive, Outlook Calendar).
- Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude.
- Must be able to climb stairs regularly, occasionally work on a theatre grid and on catwalks above the ceiling.
- Ability to work long days, across nights and weekends, per the venue show calendar.
- Ability to lift to 25 lbs.; comfortable working in a high-decibel environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
ANTICIPATED OFFER DATE: AUGUST 31, 2026
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