Assistant Production Manager

Assistant Production Manager

Under general supervision, the Assistant Production Manager is responsible for assisting with the technical requirements, equipment, and manpower (client labor) to service events at Judson

F. Williams Convention Center, Abraham Chavez Theatre, Plaza Theatre, Performing Arts Centre, Arts Festival Plaza, and McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre and Pavilion, collectively the El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Centers (“EPCPAC”). This is a working Assistant Production Manager position.

• Assist in the daily operations of lighting, electrical, sound, props, audiovisual, etc.
• Assist in the routine maintenance (preventative and repairs) of all production equipment, house restoration, event set‑ups and breakdowns (as pertaining to the production department), and other back‑of‑house needs. Direct and supervise staff within parameters of company policies.
• Assist advancing shows as needed with promoters and partners and act as a liaison between the show and the company.
• Serve as acting Production Manager when Production Manager is unavailable.
• Participate in customer site visits and throughout the event booking, planning, and execution cycle as an in‑house resource on facility light and sound systems and methods that may save the customer money or improve the production value of their event.
• Inform clients and sub‑contractors on rigging points and methods for hanging sound, lighting, and audiovisual equipment at EPCPAC.
• Study technical riders, light plots, electrical requirements, and hanging plots to determine the complexity and feasibility of hanging a road show or local production in the facility, and provide solutions that benefit the facility and the client.
• Work with clients to determine the Stage Technician manpower required for production work.
• Provide a written estimate based on the technical rider or information supplied via the client and current contract rates.
• In the absence of comprehensive client information, develop light plots and sound system specifications to fit the needs of the event.
• Demonstrate an ongoing awareness of safety issues. Develop and implement safety policy and procedures for Stage Technicians.
• Supervise and facilitate production equipment rental to event contractors.
• Conduct event AV walk‑throughs to ensure event set‑ups are accurate.
• Provide written estimates to contractors for equipment rentals.
• Provide final cost outs for production services rendered for settlement.
• Create programs and assist with training of Production Department Staff.
• Maintain accurate event history which includes any billed services, issues, or opportunities for future improvement of production efficiency.
• Report to Production Manager any challenges regarding show advance, vendors/contractors, or venue staff.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college coursework in a related discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with Computer Aided Design Software.
• Three (3) or more years working with light, sound, and AV production in a convention center, arena, theater, or road show environment. One (1) or more years in a supervisory role.
• Strong working knowledge of facility, theatrical production, and decorator/exhibit production, as well as strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of conference and meeting production requirements.
• Strong knowledge of applicable life and safety codes.
• Ability to read production drawings and use AutoCAD for the preparation of rigging plots, and production layouts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern digital and analog production sound, lighting, and AV technologies.
• Ability to read and understand technical “riders” for stage presentations.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to create novel solutions when planned processes break down.
• Demonstrated understanding of union environments, including the ability to understand and interpret union contracts, resolve disputes, and manage workers in a consistent and fair manner.

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