Production Manager - Live Events

At L!VE we design brand experiences that resonate. From virtual and live event production to video and brand activation, we help our clients deliver experiences that live on in people’s hearts and minds. For 50 years, we’ve successfully produced over 50,000 events, serving 11,000 brands, covering 1.2 million miles throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

L!VE s hiring a Production Manager in Columbus to join our team! This seasoned professional requires a broad knowledge of professional audio, video, lighting, and event management. They will handle project leadership and technical expertise for live events, virtual broadcasts, and experiences. They will provide on-location management for all pre-show logistics leading up to an event including site visits, working with venues, managing budgets, equipment lists, and scheduling crew members. They must be able to give basic cue to cue show calling, understand the project’s creative vision and work closely with all internal and external stakeholders to support it.

L!VE offers a competitive salary and a robust benefit package including health, dental, vision, wellness incentives, matching 401k and paid time off.

Primary Responsibilities

• Determine the equipment and crew necessary to carry out a project objective
• Draft production schedules in conjunction with clients, meetings venues, and other vendors
• Team with Operational Managers to schedule, prepare, and transport equipment to and from job sites
• Team with Scheduling Coordinator to schedule and manage labor crews for setup/tear down of AV and technical operation
• Must learn the functionality and features of the virtual meeting platforms as used by the L!VE team and be able to work within those environments
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all equipment, pricing structures, procedures and process as required to deliver informative and complete project proposals to customer.
• Clearly communicate verbal, written and / or graphic ideas to team and customer.
• Complete site survey and any technical show advance to prepare technical staff ability to complete projects.
• Responsible for event safety and company policy compliance
• Ability to solve practical problems, carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision
• Finish projects, prioritize and organize workload for effective implementation
• Clearly and concisely present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Strong customer and results orientation, interact effectively at all levels of the organization and across diverse cultures
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and work efficiently with people in a team environment.
• Associate will partner with Creative Team, Live Event Producers, and Operation Managers to manage the event execution process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and live event
• Must learn and become adept at using Intellivent / Teams / Zoom and L!VE utilized software programs
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office 365 toolset
• Must be proficient with 2way teleconferencing software
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote; technical operation and ability to make minor edits
• Valid driver’s license required; may be required to obtain US Passport and medical card, if necessary
• Must be available for travel and flexible work hours

All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.