Production Manager

May work remotely on occasion and to be determined with the Senior Production Manager.

Hanover, NH
Wilson Hall and Hopkins Center

Reporting to the Senior Production Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for planning and oversight of all technical aspects of assigned Hopkins Center performing arts events including presented, produced, hosted and digital presentations. Key relationships include artists, agents, professional technical personnel, Hopkins Center staff, as well as other campus departments and respective leadership. This position supervises IATSE Local 919 union technical theater and student employees.

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Production Management
This position coordinates and oversees the preparation and implementation of lighting, sound, scenic and projection designs as well as rigging configurations for all assigned productions. The work includes the review of performance contracts, technical riders and coordinates with appropriate personnel to define production-related audio, video, lighting, rigging, recording and stage management requirements. The Production Manager may adapt production elements to conform to assigned performance spaces as necessary and coordinate with production staff and with professional agents, artists, technical directors, artistic directors, Hopkins Center ensemble directors, etc., to advance and resolve technical plans related to events.

This position oversees backstage activities related to the production set-up, rehearsal, performance and strike; ensures adherence to production specifications, IATSE union rules and safe work practices. Serves as point of contact for artists in technical rehearsals and performances; interprets and acts to meet unanticipated needs. Manages IATSE union and student employees in show preparation, job assignments during performances and post-show restoration of performance spaces.

The Production Manager models a backstage work culture characterized by proficiency, safety, excellence and creative problem-solving; anticipates potential issues and proposes solutions; builds and stewards business relationships with outside labor providers and vendors, and incorporates production strategies in meeting the Hop's inclusion, equity, accessibility and diversity goals. Develops and maintains strong relationships with production stakeholders and peers across the university, in the region and nationally.

The Production Manager creates work assignments and provides necessary instruction to labor crews and student employees; they schedule crew work calls in accordance with IATSE union regulations; record and communicate hours worked by IATSE union and student employees; provide supervision and guidance to student employees; and establish estimates for labor/equipment costs for events. They stay abreast of technical advances in the field; make recommendations to the Senior Production Manager.