Atomic Design

Production Manager

Lititz, PA, New York, NY or Remote

Do you have a love of gear checklists, the patience of a saint, and a sixth sense for solving problems before they even exist? If so, you might just be the show-running superhero we’re looking for. Learn more below.

Position Objective:

Serve as a key member of the Production Services (ProS) team and all ATOMIC productions, managing the details of day-to-day and on-site operations.

Core Responsibilities:

  1. Supports Producer in client management.
  2. Manages all crew communication – leading production calls, sending key production emails and developing key production documents.
  3. Manage both the production and delivery schedule in close conjunction with Staging Supervisor, Technical Manager and Technical Department Heads
  4. Arranges and runs all interdepartmental production calls and works with Producer on managing additional interdepartmental communications as needed.
  5. Primary venue interface
  6. Oversees hiring and management of Production Coordinator, Production Assistants, Dock Coordinator, and other applicable positions.
  7. Manages the acquisition of permits and all related enforcement, including security management on behalf of production or in conjunction with client as required by event.
  8. Key IT liaison between venue, production, clients and applicable departments
  9. Manages additional sub-contractors as required by Producer.
  10. Manages budget related to all the above, reporting to Producer.  Works with ATOMIC Production Team to manage payables & vendor subcontractor agreements, insurance, and the like.
  11. Assist in budgeting process and work within budgets over the course of the project.
  12. Assist with hotels, flights, and other crew related travel logistics.
  13. Administrate ProS payroll including set up and management of temporary staff interface with CAPS.
  14. Assist the ProS team with client development, vendor and venue research, database management and other duties, as time allows.

Organizational Relationships:

  • For general operations the Production Manager reports to the Sr. Director of Production
  • On projects, the Production Manager reports to the Producer.
  • The Production Manager works closely with the Director of Production, Producers, Production Coordinator, and other members of the production team including vendors and clients. 
  • Production Coordinator and other similar roles will report to the Production Manager.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent communicator with professional writing and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent listening skills.
  • Problem-solving abilities, extremely resourceful.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to “read” and work with many personality types.
  • Time management.
  • Excellent computer skills including but not limited to Office suite.
  • Ability to manage staff and delegate tasks.
  • Interest in learning and growing within team.

Credentials and Experience:

  • Experience in the live event industry.
  • Experience working with brand communications and project management.
  • Experience managing people.
  • CPR training beneficial but not required.
  • A current passport is beneficial but not required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
  • Work on-site often goes long hours, can require a great deal of standing.

Work Environment:

  • This position is based either in New York, NY or in a work from home environment.
  • Travel will be required.
  • Job sites will be both indoor and outdoor locations.
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