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Director of Production, The Shed
The Shed, one of New York City’s most prestigious cultural institutions, seeks to hire their next Director of Production. A member of the senior leadership team, this individual will have the opportunity to collaborate with groundbreaking artists from around New York City and the world, be a part of the organization’s evolution, and guide a talented production team.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Producer, the Director of Production will have strong budgetary and personnel management skills, work well under short time constraints, and be able to pivot easily from one task or idea to another, working on all events from concept to load out.
Experience in all performing arts genres, as well as event production experience, is essential, as is an open, creative approach to the production process. A flexible schedule is a requirement and patience and a good-natured attitude will be important. International experience is a plus.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manage all production personnel including full-time staff members, stage labor, and freelance production personnel
- Lead the advance planning work for future productions (reviewing technical specs, creating appropriate budgets, charting out logistics, and outlining feasibility) in order to ensure that internal producers and external creative teams are aware of possible constraints
- Closely collaborate with the artists, designers, producers, curators, and technical teams working at The Shed to understand their design goals and effectively plan and oversee construction and eventual execution
- Supervise Production staff throughout load-ins, builds, technical rehearsals, performances, strikes, and the restoration of the space, following productions and events, encompassing seating and staging, lighting, rigging, and sound installations
- Creation and execution of top-level production schedules, calendars, and detailed logistics plans
- Prepare all production budgets including but not limited to labor estimating, material costs; research items and rental equipment and manage the reconciliation following close of production
- Frequently communicate with designers and technical teams to meet budgets and schedules
- Research and propose materials to meet the needs of design teams
- Obtain quotes from shops/vendors for all production elements
- Coordinate meetings with shops to discuss bids and work through technical details
- Hire and schedule the appropriate amount of labor needed for each build and event
- Advise the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and Chief Executive Producer in union contract matters and participate in the negotiation of all theatrical union collective bargaining agreements
- Negotiate and contract vendors and subcontractors
- Identify technical, budgetary, and time-related issues and propose solutions
- Manage the technical production department budget (departmental operations and purchasing, IT, other administrative costs, etc.)
- Manage maintenance, storage and inventories of all Shed-owned, production-related equipment
- Develop long-term capital equipment purchase recommendations and costs
Qualifications and Qualities
- Bachelor’s degree in theater production or similar; master’s degree in technical/design field preferred
- Ten years of experience in a management position in theatrical or event production
- Demonstrated broad and deep knowledge of theater production and entertainment technology, including lighting and design, sound reinforcement and recording, video sources and projection, rigging, carpentry, properties and stagecraft
- Proficient in Vectorworks for generating all types from drawings from 2-D simple plans and sections to 3-D renderings and detailed construction drawings; experience with AutoCAD for analyzing designer drawings is very helpful
- Significant experience with creating and managing budgets and schedules, managing labor crews and logistics plans
- Well-versed in collective bargaining agreements with theatrical unions, including IATSE, Teamsters, SAG Aftra, Actor’s Equity, etc.
- Experience in the New York City performing arts market preferred
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask
Salary range $150,000-175,000.
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Rigging Department Manager, Solotech (Antioch, Tennessee)
The Rigging Department Manager will be responsible for the rigging technician team in the Nashville office. They will also have to ensure that their department assists all employees of the Nashville operations and other offices, if necessary, in the execution of their duties and responsibilities. This role will manage the performance indicators and support the development of their team members.
Some responsibilities
Manage, support and coach the warehouse rigging team in their daily management of equipment.
Plan and organize the daily activities of the department and prioritize technicians’ tasks.
Ensure the technical resources management; pieces and necessary material in order to repair, inspect, prepare and maintain the equipment.
Ensure the optimal inventory management, follow-up on missing and damaged equipment.
Follow up on the return of all sub-rented equipment.
Prepare complex orders, scan, and put them inside transport cases.
Coordinate the schedule and the maintenance of the equipment.
Support the upper management team with budget management.
Act as a point of contact for teams on the road concerning the technical aspect of the equipment.
Assist with all transfer shipments to other locations.
Prepare a schedule, budget, and labor needs for the execution of projects.
Identify and eliminate the potential risks related to health and security
Assist the Director of Rigging with assignments and/or projects on an as needed basis
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in audiovisual, stage techniques or any other equivalent training
Minimum 8 years of experience in the live events industry, specifically rigging
Minimum 3 years of managerial experience
Excellent leadership skills
Ability to manage a team
Ability to update and implement processes and procedures
Strategic vision
Good communication skills
Occasional availability in the evenings and on weekends
Ability to work independently and within a team
General technical knowledge of the rigging departments
Knowledge of the R2 inventory software (an asset)
Knowledge of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Part Time Lighting Tech/Engineer Live Nation (New York)
Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities.
Some Responsibilities
- Load-in of band equipment and rental equipment
- Set Up and break-down of band and event equipment
- Focus and lighting adjustments to artist or event specifications
- Spotlight Operations/Lighting Control Boards operation & programming
- Maintenance and repair of lighting equipment
- Assist with Production throughout the house as needed
- Accommodate artist/event A/V requirements
- Responsible for safe and consistent operation of lighting
- Assist with the technical advance with Artists representatives
- Ensure proper care and handling of all venue and rental lighting & A/V equipment
- Interact with visiting production crews to ensure a successful show
- Distribute or create lighting plot plans
- Oversee and operate systems pertaining to lighting throughout the entire event
- Ensure Special Events lighting needs are scheduled and met
- Assist audio crew with stands, microphones, cables, etc.
- Assist with any Special Events operations
Required Qualifications:
- 3 years minimum tour or stage production experience
- Experience in stage lighting, pro audio systems and basic video systems
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency with all Microsoft applications
- Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- High School Diploma
Preferred Qualifications:
- College degree
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Must be able to lift up to 75lbs
- Work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level, extreme lighting changes, strobes & moving lights
- Able to wear a radio earpiece during the scheduled shift
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The Rigging Department Manager will be responsible for the rigging technician team in the Nashville office. They will also have to ensure that their department assists all employees of the Nashville operations and other offices, if necessary, in the execution of their duties and responsibilities. This role will manage the performance indicators and support the development of their team members.
Your day will look like this:
- Manage, support and coach the warehouse rigging team in their daily management of equipment.
- Plan and organize the daily activities of the department and prioritize technicians’ tasks.
- Ensure the technical resources management; pieces and necessary material in order to repair, inspect, prepare and maintain the equipment.
- Ensure the optimal inventory management, follow-up on missing and damaged equipment.
- Follow up on the return of all sub-rented equipment.
- Prepare complex orders, scan, and put them inside transport cases.
- Coordinate the schedule and the maintenance of the equipment.
- Coaching and training direct reports on policies and procedures of the department and company.
- Support the upper management team with budget management.
- Act as a point of contact for teams on the road concerning the technical aspect of the equipment.
- Assist with all transfer shipments to other locations.
- Prepare a schedule, budget, and labor needs for the execution of projects.
- Work with clients to assure that we have meet their needs
- Monitor the quality of work executed according to Solotech’s standards
- Identify and eliminate the potential risks related to health and security
- Assist the Director of Rigging with assignments and/or projects on an as needed basis
- Other duties as assigned
Your profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in audiovisual, stage techniques or any other equivalent training
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the live events industry, specifically rigging
- Minimum 3 years of managerial experience
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to manage a team
- Ability to update and implement processes and procedures
- Strategic vision
- Good communication skills
- Occasional availability in the evenings and on weekends
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change
- Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Excellent sense of priorities and schedule management
- Highly developed sense of organization
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- General technical knowledge of the rigging departments
- Knowledge of the R2 inventory software (an asset)
- Knowledge of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Physical Requirements:
This is not an all-inclusive list but is intended to give an overview of the requirements for this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided under appropriate circumstances and in accordance with applicable law. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:
- Continually: Sit, walk, speak, and hear
- Continually: Type, write, and read
- Occasionally: Stand, carry, lift push and reach up to 50 lbs.
Working Conditions:
- Time will be spent in an office setting.
- Time will be spent in a warehouse setting
- Environment may be fast paced.
Our offer to you:
- Competitive compensation and group insurance plan
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Skills development activities and opportunities for career advancement
- Work environment conducive to personal health and well-being
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off & referral program
Solotech is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V