Production Manager

At One Way Event Productions, we strive to create an exceptional company with talented individuals who deliver outstanding results. As the premier audiovisual partner for venues, our boutique hospitality-driven approach guarantees client satisfaction, and we seek team members who share this vision.

We are currently looking for an Audio-Visual Event Production Manager to join our team

One Way Event Productions is a fast-growing, full-service event production company based in NYC. We partner with top-tier clients to create seamless, memorable, and technically flawless live, hybrid, and virtual experiences. From corporate conferences and galas to brand activations and venue tours, we specialize in bringing a hospitality mindset to every event.

We’re looking for a Production Manager who thrives under pressure, has a passion for logistics, and can bring calm to the chaos of event days.

Our Core values are:

• Continual Improvement and growth
• Communication (Candor and Fairness)
• Relationship Builders
• Competitive greatness: We are the best at what we do.

As Production Manager, you will oversee the successful planning and execution of events from pre-production through post. You’ll serve as the bridge between our internal team, vendors, clients, and on-site crews to ensure every detail is dialed in.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end event production, managing timelines, budgets, logistics, and crew
• Coordinate AV, lighting, staging, labor, equipment, and transportation
• Advance shows by working closely with clients to gather technical and logistical needs
• Manage vendor relationships, on-site load-ins/outs, and quality control
• Hire, schedule, and manage freelance technicians and on-site labor
• Create run-of-shows, floor plans, production schedules, and call sheets
• Problem-solve in real time and keep a cool head when unexpected challenges arise
• Maintain high standards of service, client communication, and professionalism at every touchpoint

You’re more than just a logistics whiz—you’re a communicator, a collaborator, and a problem-solver. You take pride in creating smooth experiences not just for attendees, but for everyone involved in the production.

• You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• You have a hospitality mindset—you anticipate needs, stay calm under pressure, and make everyone feel taken care of
• You naturally prioritize the client experience and strive for excellence in every detail
• You’re passionate about the events industry and love bringing creative visions to life
  

• 3–5 years of production or technical management experience in live events
• Strong working knowledge of AV, lighting, and staging equipment
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Experience managing crews and client-facing relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Tech-savvy with Google Workspace, project management tools, and CAD/floor plan software
• Calm under pressure and proactive in high-stress situations
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends as needed
• A genuine passion for events and hospitality

• CAD/Vectorworks/Sketchup software knowledge
• Live-streaming or hybrid production experience
• Familiarity with NYC venues and vendor network

• Work with a passionate, supportive, and fast-moving team
• Opportunities to grow and shape your role within the company
• Be part of some of the most exciting events and activations in NYC and beyond
• We value creativity, professionalism, hospitality, and problem-solving
• Fun clients. High standards. Real impact.

Please send your resume, any relevant portfolio/project work, and a quick note about why you’re a great fit to [your email]. We’d love to hear from you.

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Skills:

• Comfort using web-based collaboration tools including, but not limited to Slack, Google Suite, CRM Platforms, Rental Management Software
• Familiarity with event platforms/video/web conferencing
• Familiarity with live-streaming workflows
• Knowledge of Audio Visual and production equipment
• Windows, and MAC proficient.
• Strong initiative with the ability to monitor multiple projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience building a production team and required positions.

REFERENCES:

Reference check required. We will ask you to organize your own reference checks between us and former managers