Senior Production Manager, Experiential
$90,000–$90,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Oversee all phases of live event production from pre-production through onsite execution and strike, managing production schedules, logistics, labor, and vendor coordination. Lead onsite crews including production assistants, stagehands, freelancers, and technical teams while coordinating fabrication, scenic, AV, lighting, power, and rigging requirements. Ensure compliance with venue regulations, safety standards, and permitting requirements, and track budgets, purchase orders, and production expenses. Conduct site visits, production meetings, and run-of-show reviews to troubleshoot challenges in high-pressure environments. Maintain detailed documentation and support load-in/load-out operations while ensuring high-quality execution and strong client relationships. Requires 4-7+ years of experience in live event production or experiential marketing, with up to 60% travel.
Required Qualifications
- 4-7+ years of experience in live event production, experiential marketing, festivals, or entertainment production
- Strong understanding of event logistics, staging, AV, scenic fabrication, and production operations
- Experience managing crews, vendors, and multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, and weekends
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management software
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and solve problems quickly onsite
- Up to 60% travel can be required
- Ability to stand for extended periods during event operations
- Ability to lift and move production materials when necessary
- Comfortable working outdoors and in varying event environments
Desired Qualifications
- Festival and large-scale event production experience
- Brand activation and experiential marketing background
- Knowledge of union labor coordination and venue operations
- Event safety training
- Experience with budgeting and client-facing presentations
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