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Legends Global · 1 day ago

Assistant Production Manager

El Paso, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Legends Global is a company that operates various event venues, and they are seeking an Assistant Production Manager to assist with technical requirements and manage manpower for events. The role involves overseeing daily operations, maintaining production equipment, and serving as a liaison between clients and the company.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the daily operations of lighting, electrical, sound, props, audiovisual, etc

Assist in the routine maintenance (preventative and repairs) of all production equipment, house restoration, event set-ups and breakdowns (as pertaining to the production department), and other back of house needs as needed Direct and supervise staff within parameters of company policies

Assist advancing shows as needed with promoters and partners and acts as a liaison between the show and the company

Serve as acting Production Manager when Production Manager is unavailable

Participates in customer site visits and throughout the event booking, planning, and execution cycle as an in-house resource on facility light and sound systems as well as methods, and practices which may save the customer money or improve the production value of their event

Informs clients and sub-contractors on rigging points and methods for hanging sound, lighting, and audiovisual equipment at EPCPAC

Study technical riders, light plots, electrical requirements, and hanging plots as to the complexity and feasibility of hanging a road show or local production in the facility. Also, provides solutions that work to the benefit of the facility and the client

Works with the clients to determine the Stage Technician manpower required for production work

Provides a written estimate based on the technical rider or information supplied via the client and current contract rates

In absence of comprehensive client information, develops light plots and sound system specification to fit needs of the event

Demonstrates an on-going awareness of safety issues. Develop and implement safety policy and procedures for Stage Technicians

Supervises and facilitates production equipment rental to event contractors

Conduct event AV walk-throughs to ensure event setups are accurate

Provides written estimates to contractors for equipment rentals

Provides final cost outs for production services rendered for settlement

Create programs and assist with training of Production Department Staff

Maintains accurate event history which includes any billed services, issues, or opportunities for future improvement of production efficiency

Report to Production Manager any challenges regarding show advance, vendors/contractors, or venue staff

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualification

AV production experienceAutoCAD proficiencyTheatrical production knowledgeMicrosoft Office knowledgeProblem-solving skillsCustomer service skillsSafety codesInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Three (3) or more years working with light, sound, and AV production in a convention center, arena, theater, or road show environment. One (1) or more years in a supervisory role

Must have strong working knowledge of facility, theatrical production, and decorator/exhibit production as well as strong attention to details

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills required

Demonstrated knowledge of conference and meeting production requirements

Strong knowledge of applicable life and safety codes

The ability to read production drawings and to use AutoCAD for the preparation of rigging plots, and production layouts

Demonstrated knowledge of modern digital and analog production sound, lighting, and AV technologies

Ability to read and understand technical 'riders' for stage presentations

Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to create novel solutions when planned processes break down

Demonstrated understanding of union environments including the ability to understand and interpret union contracts, resolve disputes and manage workers in a consistent and fair manner