ClickJobs.io is Hiring a Production Stage Manager - Casual Temporary/Seasonal Near Kissimmee, FL
About The Role & TeamThrough innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations worldwide! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust! As the Production Stage Manager, you will have a complete understanding of the Show Director’s Artistic intent and be skilled in the practical implementation required to realize and maintain that vision. We look to the Production Stage Manager to ensure an easy transition from the production team to the operating team. This is a Casual Temporary/Seasonal role and will report to the Producer. What You Will Do
Coordinate entertainment events and show elements for new or remounted projects/events from pre-production, load-in, execution, strike, and/or operational handover
Lead aspects of the delivery of an event or show, from planning and scheduling rehearsals to performing the role of in-field Manager on Duty
Provide leadership oversight to Cast and Crew for production deliverables in coordination with vendors, Park Event Operations, Marketing, and park entertainment operations teams
Supervise and support the Entertainment Cast on their assigned projects/events, including Performers, Technicians, Costuming, Cosmetology, and Stage Managers
Serve as the point of contact during all rehearsals, installations, performances, and strikes to key partners and clients
Track, update, and revise event information and client need
Interact with various types of talent and all levels of Leadership for offerings/events occurring both on and off Disney property
Make quick decisions under pressure and respond effectively in situations such as weather, executive changes, contingencies, cast injuries, etc. while keeping safety at the top of mind
Build detailed rehearsal schedules and run rehearsals efficiently
Prepare prompt books, and "call" complex show cues
Deliver show notes to the Cast and Crew
Build a detailed production book including a script breakdown for all show production elements as needed
Communicate with Production team members continually, including Production Assistants, Production Managers, Producers, and technical and design team members
Proactively find solutions to difficult or complex issues and take action to resolve
Monitor Cast in/out times to ensure timelines and schedules are adhered to by all
Deliver consistent application of work rules associated with the Walt Disney World® collective bargaining agreements
Required Qualifications & Skills
1-3 years of experience as a Stage Manager and/or Entertainment Event Management
Knowledge and understanding of large-scale show production
Ability to create and read stage plots, complex cue scripts, and blocking for prompt scripts
Capable of adapting to rapid show-flow changes in a live and fluid environment
Experience in live event corporate settings, working with high-level talent and technology
Expertise in managing rehearsal processes and experience with large groups
Outstanding leadership, problem-solving, influencing, and negotiating skills
Ability to give effective feedback and share creative and new ideas
Ability to facilitate a seamless, integrated transition from the Production team to the Operations team on projects
Knowledge of lighting, audio, SFX, scenic, costuming, rigging and staging
Good interpersonal relationship skills with talent, vendors, clients, production teams, reports, technicians, and executives
Working knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements including Equity, AF of M, IATSE & Service Trade
Preferred Qualifications
Music or musical script reading ability
Comfortable to call live cues to jump between presentation content, video playback content, camera IMAGs, and a various combination of each
Able to call corporate-style events including, but not limited to, all changes to in-room projection, LED screens, DSMs, speaker timers, etc.
Experience in influencing and building budgets, forecasting costs, and tracking project financials in special events and shows
Knowledge of licensing, copyrights, and local government regulations
Ability to adapt to a continuously changing scope and parameters in a fast-paced environment
Ability to take on many projects and balance the workload
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Additional InformationBenefits and Perks: We offer a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits #DLEJobs #DXMedia