Production Manager

POSITION: Production Manager

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA

HOURS: FT, including evenings, weekends & holidays per show schedule

COMPENSATION: $85,000 annual salary - Commensurate with Experience

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Production Manager will be part of the Production department of Broadway San Francisco, reporting to the Director of Production. They will work with our backstage crew and other internal teams to budget, plan and realize all the production aspects of events at the Orpheum Theater, Golden Gate Theater, and Curran Theater and be a part of Broadway San Francisco’s full-time team to ensure the successful presentation of events and the smooth operation of BSF theaters.

PEOPLE, PLACES, and THINGS

Broadway San Francisco, part of The Ambassador Theatre Group, is the preeminent theatrical entertainment company in the Bay Area, bringing live entertainment experiences to San Francisco’s premier venues, the Orpheum, Golden Gate, and Curran Theatres. We present current titles fresh from Broadway, original Broadway cast productions, pre-Broadway premieres and one-of-a-kind events that are at the forefront of the national arts scene.

The Production Manager will:

• Support the management of the stage crew, estimate labor and material costs, technical coordination, advance details with touring companies, promoters, and rental clients.
• Advance shows with artist and promoter production teams, scheduling event days, rental equipment, trucking and load in and out of shows.
• Communicate and coordinate with other BSF departments on all department needs for specific events.
• Supervise events onsite and on day of show as required; coordinate calls with teamsters and all backstage labor; coordinate all aspects of the event day including outside rental of equipment, rider requirements, special security, and other specific production needs.
• Assist Director of Production with payroll for union stagehands and teamsters.
• Work with the Director of Production on any related projects as requested and required, including, but not limited to, long-term administrative and operational planning.
• As a first point of contact for clients, this role will be a welcoming presence for all touring company members, technical crew, and artists across all of BSF Theaters.
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

• Minimum 3 years of experience in live theatre production, touring concert or theatre production, event production or technical direction and/or production management venue experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, including Microsoft Teams, and PC-based computer work.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of technical theatre. Knowledge of rigging, audio, video, lighting production, stage operations and logistics.
• Experience working with union crews.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends as necessary.
• Must be able to communicate in all forms (phone, virtual meetings, email, in-person) with clients and internal staff.

COMPETENCIES

• Communications, Problem-Solving, Customer Focus, Flexibility, Time Management, Relationship Management, Stress Management, Global & Cultural Effectiveness

BENEFITS

• 401k, competitive healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Flexible Hours (outside of show schedule)
• Ability to work remotely on occasion.

ABOUT ATG

Nothing beats the energy and excitement of a great live performance. That’s why our mission is to bring the very best in music, theater, comedy, and more, to the largest possible number of people. Since 1992, we’ve grown to be a world leader in live entertainment. 10 million people a year attend live performances at one of our 50 iconic venues across North America, the United Kingdom and Germany. That number keeps growing. We partner with the world’s top creative talent and present critically acclaimed productions which have won more than 80 Tony and Olivier Awards over the years. We also operate some of the world’s most popular theatre ticketing sites, with 11 million and counting customers getting their tickets directly from us.

People are at the heart of our success. Our core values - Passionate, Smart, Collaborative and Ambitious – are about our people. Thousands of people work for ATG worldwide and it’s their passion and commitment that allows us to create great live entertainment experiences.

Learn more about ATG, visit www.atg.co.uk/

ATG’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access Mission Statement

A Stage for Everyone  

Our stages are a platform for compelling stories – stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are passionate about the pursuit of true diversity and equality. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities.  Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves.  At ATG, we provide a stage for everyone.