Production Manager, Live Events

DSS, Inc. provides support technology for live entertainment events across the United States. With our staff and technology, we provide everything to make sure events leave a lasting impression. We offer staffing and equipment for: Music Festivals, Concert Touring, Site Management, Logistics, Outdoor Video, Sound Reinforcement, Lighting, Roof and Staging, and more. DSS, Inc. is a progressive company experiencing rapid growth. We are currently hiring for a Production Manager. The Production manager builds shows and creates quotes based on equipment availability and client needs.

Reports To:

Director of Operations

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Department:

Production

Summary:

Responsible for setting the plan in motion to execute live events in accordance with the agreed upon terms of contract. Must have experience in live events, A/V, working in entertainment.

Accountability, Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Create quotes and gear lists based on client and event needs

? Coordinate all things production, including audio, lighting, video, staging, scenic, trucking,
logistics?etc.

? Manage production crew during load in, execution, and load out of show.

? Oversee show advances and details

? Work with individual department leaders and staff to coordinate show needs.

Manage Event Budget and expenses

? Manage logistics of event crews

? Manage onsite events when needed

? Work with Human Resources in recruitment, hiring, and disciplinary actions

Qualification / Skills:

Must have 5 years of previous experience in Entertainment, Live Events, or A/V

? Must possess a ?big picture view? of production

? Working knowledge of technical equipment and music

? Strong Leadership ability

? Strong interpersonal skills

? Solid verbal and written communication skills

? Attention to detail and follow through

? Excellent Organization skills

? Ability to lift 85 lbs.

? Microsoft Office software

? Knowledge of FLEX Rental Solutions software, helpful but not required

Education / Experience:

? Bachelor?s Degree in Business Management or equivalent work experience

? Minimum 5 years? experience in live music production management required

Physical Requirements:

? Ability to travel between show sites nationwide.

? Must be flexible to alternate between daytime, nighttime and weekend hours, based on
event schedules.

? Performing General Physical Activities - requires considerable use of your arms and legs
and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and
handling of materials

? Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment ? Running, maneuvering,
navigating, or driving vehicles, or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts or passenger
vehicles.

Personal Protective Equipment:

? Harnesses for Rack work, hard hats, safety vests

Condition of Employment:

? Must possess and maintain at least a Class B valid driver?s license for company insurance
purposes. However, Class A driver?s license is preferred.

? Must submit to pre-employment and random drug testing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:
? 401(k) matching
? Dental insurance
? Health insurance
? Paid time off
? Vision insurance

Schedule:
? 10 hour shift
? 12 hour shift
? 4 hour shift
? 8 hour shift
? Evening shift
? Holidays
? Weekends as needed

Experience:
? managing budgets: 5 years (Preferred)
? Production managment for live events: 4 years (Preferred)
? working for an AV/production company: 4 years (Preferred)
? Production managment: 3 years (Preferred)
? A/V and production design: 4 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:
? 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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