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About the Role
The Production Manager reports to the Director of Joe’s Pub and is responsible for communicating with artists and advancing all technical elements of our 600+ annual shows. This role oversees all lighting, video, and technical aspects of the venue, schedules and supervises technical staff, and collaborates with various teams to manage artist needs and technical requirements.
Responsibilities
- Schedule sound checks and manage daily stage schedule and dressing room needs.
- Communicate with artists to ensure all technical elements are properly advanced.
- Collaborate with Joe’s Pub team to update and maintain artist-facing information.
- Oversee piano usage to communicate end of night procedures and tuning schedule.
- Update and distribute daily One Sheet Show Rundowns.
- Setup and maintain Joe’s Pub Livestreams and Video Archives.
- Coordinate and distribute purchased recordings when applicable.
- Hire, supervise, train, and schedule a staff of 3-5 lighting designers.
- Hire, supervise, train, and schedule Video Lead, as well as a staff of 2-3 freelance video operators.
- Hire, supervise, train, and schedule a staff of 3-5 Performance Coordinators.
- Maintain up-to-date Lighting Manual with style guide & Joe’s Pub Look Book, as well as Video Manual & Style Guide.
- Maintain a standard Joe’s Pub lighting file for the console, with specified color palettes and house focus presets.
- Maintain updated drafting & venue paperwork.
- Oversee and approve all incoming scenic elements, large props, and additions to the grid.
- Ensure safe working conditions for Joe’s Pub technical staff and Performance Coordinators.
- Coordinate and track weight load limits, fireproofing schedule, and house light system.
- Ensure core staff meets and maintains appropriate Fire Guard certifications.
- Schedule & oversee quarterly grid cleaning, dimmer rack cleaning, lighting maintenance and repairs, video maintenance and repairs, cable maintenance and repairs, and software & firmware updates.
- Manage technical aspects of Joe’s Pub-presented shows in the Shiva Theater.
- Assist with budget tracking, payroll, and materials management related to technical departments.
Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of live music and theater production strategies and processes.
- Key understanding of backline terminology and live music equipment.
- Comprehensive understanding of live audio, lighting, and video practices.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing and dynamic schedules.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience with complex spreadsheets and formulas in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Comprehensive understanding of Joe’s Pub and Public Theater mission, strategies, and programming.
- Deep commitment and dedication to prioritize and develop The Public’s Anti-Racism and Cultural Transformation Plan.
- Excellent social skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Fiscal management/budgeting skills.
- Analytical thinking and creative problem solving.
- Performance management skills.
- Minimum five years of professional experience in theatrical or music production, preferably in a management position.
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum five years of professional experience in theatrical or music production, preferably in a management position.
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
About the Company
- The Public is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
- All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.