Production Coordinator

THE JOB

US Concerts is seeking a Production Assistant, responsible for ensuring the success and reconciliation of show and event productions by coordinating the technical, personnel and financial aspects of the Production department while supporting & collaborating with the Talent buyer and Special Events Manager with thorough & detailed preparation.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Must Ensure positive and creative environment for the Production department and Venue
• Complete and distribute a daily show flash (P&L) of every event
• Have a detailed understanding of deal structure and the settlement process
• Maintain department manuals and training materials for all production positions
• Train /Assist and support production department personnel with job functions as needed
• Responsible for adhering to the budget and tracking the financial aspects of department
• Create and maintain inventory and maintenance log
• Ensure all procedures are cost effective
• Creates daily/weekly show schedule to present weekly at staff meeting Ensuring information is distributed to Operations Managers in a timely basis
• Work with the Production Manager scheduling appropriate number of staff while maintaining labor costs within the assigned budgetary guidelines
• Maintain regular communications with Production Manager and the GM
• Facilitate proper interdepartmental communication and organization
• Help to manage stage, sound, and lighting crews
• Coordinate operational feedback with Talent Buyer
• Advance technical and Hospitality details for shows/events along with the Production Manager
• Oversee maintenance of audio, lighting, backline, video systems advising on repairs when needed
• Responsible for safe and consistent operation of all equipment
• Attends production and operations meeting as outlined by the GM
• Maintain a detailed and thorough filing system of all “past show” files on the shared drive
• Maintain accurate vendor records, following Purchase Ordering Systems

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

Required:

• Calm / Professional and customer service oriented
• Prior production experience in an entertainment venue
• Tour and Stage Production experience
• Understanding of stage lighting, pro audio systems and video systems
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to make clear concise decisions, sometimes with limited information
• Computer literate in Windows applications (Excel and Word a must)
• Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Preferred:

• College Degree

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
• Moderate to loud level or noise in work environment