PRODUCTION MANAGER (THEATER)

Carolina Ballet seeks a Production Manager to fill a position as the head of the Production Team. The Production Manager will work with all Technical and Design staff to ensure the elements of each production are completed safely, on-time and on-budget. The Production Manager facilitates internal meetings regarding design and concept of new ballet builds and re-builds of existing ballets. In addition, this role leads the show load-in, show run, and load-out at venues.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of theatre operations and implementing existing work as well as creating new work. They will have good time management, budgetary, and organizational skills as well as the ability to meet firm deadlines. Successful candidates will have good communication skills and have thorough knowledge of the technical aspects of theater production.

· Research all technical aspects of upcoming shows and compile or produce information such as: Lineset Schedules, Rail Running Sheets, Deck Running Sheets, Truck Load Lists, and Crew Schedules.

· Create budgets for production-related expenses. Approve and track all production-related expenses.

· Report to the Artistic Director/CEO regarding all aspects of performances and events involving the company tracking production expenses and reporting potential for overages.

· Supervise production of scenic elements to ensure deadlines are met.

· Assist Technical Director with build planning and implementation.

· Maintain and acquire all major equipment used in scenic construction including researching and acquiring all necessary projection equipment.

· Ensure a safe working environment.

· Work with venue and outside contractors to arrange all labor and materials needed for show implementation and running for all technical departments.

· Engineer and plan all special effects.

· Directly lead load-in/out of all production elements including soft goods, rigged elements, hard scenery, lighting, sound, and projections.

· Install A/V equipment at venues.

· Other duties as assigned by the Artistic Director/CEO.

· Prior technical backstage experience a must

· Deep understanding of theater design, lighting, and equipment

· A rich understanding of scenic construction, rigging, projections, sound, and lighting

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Excellent planning and organizational skills

· Expert at Microsoft Office Suite

· Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

· Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

· Bachelor’s degree in related field

We are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. Current benefits include Fully Paid Employee Medical, Life and AD&D insurance. Optional Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life also offered. Paid Holidays, PTO and other company amenities are available.