About the Role
The Production Manager is responsible for advancing and managing all production-related aspects of assigned events and shows. This role leads the production team in developing and executing comprehensive event plans that align with contractual requirements and production objectives. The Production Manager oversees show budgets, tracks and monitors expenses to ensure financial accountability, and ensures that all production, venue, and artist requirements are met. This position plays a critical role in delivering successful events by coordinating resources, both internally and external, managing logistics, and maintaining a high standard of execution and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical contact/liaison for the venue.
- Assist all parties in determining production capabilities and estimating show costs for each event.
- Advance and coordinate all technical aspects of events including artist/client logistics, production rentals, stage labor, parking, runners, security, hospitality needs and preparation of day of show schedule.
- Advance all aspects within the terms and budget parameters of artist/client contract.
- Negotiate solutions to obstacles ensuring contract and budget adherence.
- Track and document all production expenses.
- Communicate advance information in a timely manner to all personnel, vendors, and artist contacts, confirming all information and instructions are accurate and understood.
- Oversee day of show production from load in through load out.
- Ensure quality operation and preparedness from all production departments.
- Resolve production issues as they arise.
- Direct typical day of show operations such as hospitality fulfillment, security meetings, and guest list.
- Maintain the production schedule and run of show.
- Supervise production staff and ensure appropriate breaks and meals are taken in accordance with local rules.
- Prepare and present all production expenses for settlement.
- May be responsible for show settlement after the show has concluded.
- Ensure that artist(s) are paid accordingly.
- Close out the show and submit all pertinent information to accounting.
- Assist in recruiting, hiring and training of production staff as required.
- Supervise, manage, and evaluate production staff, including time and attendance, task management and conflict resolution.
- Determine staffing needs for each production and schedule accordingly.
- Review, approve and submit payroll.
- Maintain and safeguard the technical assets of the venue through the development and implementation of routine preventative maintenance schedules and inventories.
- May be responsible for production management/promoter representation at other locations, venues, or projects as directed.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree (4‑year) in a related field
- 4–6 years of related professional experience
- Experience interpreting event contracts and developing accurate production budgets
- Prior experience in the music industry
- Working knowledge of technical aspects of concert and live event production
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve logistical and technical challenges, including staging, lighting, and sound
- Strong ability to create, manage, and maintain event production budgets
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to learn additional business systems
- Previous management experience with an emphasis on conflict resolution and team leadership
- Performs well under pressure and thrives in fast‑paced environments
- Highly flexible and able to work long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Skills
- Technical aspects of concert and live event production
- Interpreting event contracts
- Developing production budgets
- Troubleshooting logistical and technical challenges
- Staging
- Lighting
- Sound
- Managing event production budgets
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
Location
- N/A
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4-6 years
Education Level
- BA/BS degree
Salary/Compensations
- $71,477.46 - $90,000.00
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Company paid basic life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Parental leave
- 401k Plan with employer match
- Flexible spending account options
- Health savings account options
- Wellness offerings
About the Company
- For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment.
- Annually, AEG hosts more than 160 million guests, promotes more than 10,000 shows and presents more than 22,000 events around the world.
- AEG is committed to innovation, artistry, and community.
- AEG leverages the power of its 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments.
- AEG strives to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that it hosts.
- AEG reaches beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which it operates.
- AEG minimizes its impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout its business operations.
Equal Opportunity
- AEG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.
