PRODUCTION MANAGER | BACKSTAGE PRODUCTION | FULL TIME

Description

PRODUCTION MANAGER | FOX THEATRE | FULL-TIME

The historic Fox Theatre in midtown Atlanta, GA, is seeking a qualified candidate for Production Manager.

This position will assist in managing all aspects of production-related needs for events in the theatre, ensuring a safe and enjoyable guest experience for all internal and external guests. This includes but is not limited to assisting in managing communication and needs of artists, promoters, and clients; maintenance of the stage, production operations, and house equipment; assigned capital project investments and oversight; and management of the union contract. The Production Manager achieves this through the effective and coordinated management of the non-union Production department, the union house crew, union crews for events, and other clients, vendors, and partners.

Major Responsibilities:

• Organize, communicate, and manage the daily requests and needs of visiting productions to ensure that they are satisfied and that The Fox staff stays informed of their needs. Generate settlement documents.
• Advance 50-70% of all booked shows with a focus on the one-night events. This includes but is not limited to, phone, email, ordering and generating paperwork necessary to the advance of the show arrival. Determine building and production needs, requirements, and schedules.
• Complete management of the stage and stage operations when it comes to maintenance of house equipment, service contracts, and determining work calls. Setting project needs, working with vendors, and follow through to completion. Day-to-day maintenance of the backstage space. Also, projects as assigned by the DP.
• Manage the Stagehands by overseeing their schedules, breaks, cuts, comings & goings, and their concerns by communicating with the House Crew, Union leadership, visiting productions, and fellow PMs and generating the paperwork to track them.
• Payroll: Generating accurate payroll records for the Unions (3) in accordance with the Union contracts and work rules. Review completed show payroll and sign off on final changes for final versions.
• Assist the Production coordinator and assign tasks such as needed show folders, scheduling additions, and items as needed.
• Produce accurate show settlement paperwork and records. Communicate with teams on settlement. Oversee and complete all necessary show invoicing and payment.
• Work with DP on crew training and department development overall.
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Production/Stage Management, Hospitality, Event or Venue Management, Sports Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years experience in event production, stage management, tour management, or venue production.
• Involved with IAVM or other industry organizations or trainings, preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge/experience in industry terminology and technical theatre.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of theatrical rigging, lighting, sound, and carpentry for all genres of theatrical and concert production needs.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of event coordination and entertainment production management.
• You must have project management skills and experience in office applications such as Word and Outlook, and you must be very strong in Excel. It is an added plus if you have Vector Works/CAD knowledge.
• Ability to work with/without supervision, prioritizes, and handles multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to follow through and complete projects without reminders and supervision. Strong multi-tasking abilities are required.
• Exercise judgment and initiative in addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Excellent communication skills for managing various types of people, conveying information /needs, and working with managers and vendors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Must be flexible, patient, self-motivated, detailed as well as big picture thinker, team player, people person
• The job will require the person to be able to work 16-19 hours, possibly multiple days a week. The person must be able to work a flexible schedule, including day shift, night shift, weekday and weekend, holidays, and occasional overnights. There will be no consistent schedule, and being able to meet the demands of the schedule is part of the job.
• Must maintain office hours outside of the show schedule.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Regular periods during which there is continuous physical exertion required.
• Must be able to traverse the building, including moving between multiple floors.
• Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder and traverse high walkways or elevated work surfaces.
• Must be able to lift materials or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to hear and speak on a two-way radio.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work variable shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed;
• Successful applicants must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check.

Full-Time Benefits Package Includes:

• Eligibility to participate in Group Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance Plans;
• Employer-Provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Group Term Life, and AD&D Insurance;
• Eligibility to participate in Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Eligibility to participate in 403(b) Retirement Plan, including Employer Match Program;
• Paid Time Off includes vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

About the Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta's premier venues for live entertainment, welcoming more than 250 performances a year in its 4,665-seat theatre. From rock concerts and Broadway productions to ballets, comedy, and movies, the historic venue attracts more than 500,000 visitors annually. The theatre hosts over 100 annual private events like wedding receptions, trade shows, corporate meetings, and association functions in two fabulous ballrooms and outdoor terraces. The Fox's premium Marquee Club, presented by Lexus, is a 10,000 sq. ft, three-story luxury bar accessible to all Club Level ticket holders for events at the Fox.  As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, the Fox Theatre stands today as a fiercely protected landmark and a nationally acclaimed theater. The Fox Theatre proudly acknowledges its partners' generous support: Coca-Cola, Lexus, Georgian Terrace Hotel, Georgia Natural Gas, Regions, and Grady Health System.

Notable accolades include 2022 IEBA Theatre of the Year; 2021 Billboard Magazine #1 Highest Grossing Theatre Worldwide (5,000 seats or less); 2021 Pollstar Magazine #2 Theatre Worldwide in Ticket Sales; 2021 Venues Now Magazine #2 Year-End Top Stops (2,001-5,000 seats); 2019 Venues Now #1 Top Stop of the Decade Award for Tickets Sold.

About the Marquee Club Presented by Lexus

The Marquee Club, Presented by Lexus, is the Fox Theatre's premium club space open to Club Level seat holders or annual Members only. Adjacent to the theatre, the Moroccan and Middle Eastern-style club is 10,000 square feet of luxury space that includes five premium bars and three rooftop environments, including the climate-controlled Conservatory, patio-covered Arcade Terrace, and outdoor Rooftop Terrace. Open only during public events at the Fox Theatre, the Marquee Club offers a premium pre-show through post-show experience with benefits including early entry, private restrooms, 2 alcoholic beverages per event, pre-show food, onsite activations during select events, and more.  Additional amenities include priority pre-sale ticketing notifications, concierge guest services, and self-parking access to an adjacent lot for some membership levels.

Whether on the front lines or behind the scenes, every single member of our staff plays a vital role in the memory-making experience we call "The Fox Experience." Our staff members are held to the highest Guest Service Standards. Seeing a smile on every guest's face and knowing that you are taking part in making a memory that will last forever is just one of the many perks of working at the Fox.

Fox Theatre, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Fox Theatre complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Fox Theatre expressly prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

The Fox Theatre is located at 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.