What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Live Events position at Majic Productions?
The Project Manager - Live Events will be responsible for handling multiple events and projects at the same time. Events will vary in size, demand, location and timing. This will include, but not be limited to:
- Coordinating with multiple departments to ensure flawless show runs
- Multifaceted communication between clients, vendors, coworkers and other departments
- Updating and checking over show orders using production knowledge and personal experience on show sites
- Creation of necessary spreadsheets and timelines
- Constant client communication while in office, on site and after business hours
- Directing production in client-facing communication leading up to the event
- Owning decisions that are in the best interest of the client, staff, and the company
- Take ownership of difficult situations onsite in order to better the event experience
- Being onsite for events as needed
- Ability to learn audiovisual to better serve clients, coworkers and self
Requirements
- 3 years of experience in event management
- Capability to work nights, weekends, holidays and long event days
- Adaptability to a changing hospitality schedule
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment: office days, show runs and jumping in to help other departments where needed
- Travel as required
- Comfort driving large vehicles, ie: a 24’ truck with equipment
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for 12 hours
- Comfortable working at heights, such as: ladders and lifts.
Preferred
- Audiovisual knowledge
- Event producer background
- Vendor ordering and coordination
- Project management
