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The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for assisting with the technical requirements, equipment, and manpower requirements (client labor requirements) to service events at Judson F. Williams Convention Center, Abraham Chavez Theatre, Plaza Theatre, Performing Arts Centre, Arts Festival Plaza, Cohen Stadium, and McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre, collectively the El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Centers (“EPCPAC”). This is a working Assistant Production Manager.
Job Responsibility:
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 s 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
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Some college coursework in related discipline preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with Computer Aided Design Software
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