Technical Audio Visual Production Manager Convene Hospitality Group , NY

Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds, ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations and beyond. We love bringing people together in person, and that passion for great experiences extends to our employees as well.

If you're interested in creating inspiring moments of connection, consider joining our team.

Role:
Audio Visual Production Manager | NYC

Location:

Manhattan, NY

Start Date:

As soon as possible (March/April/May 2026)
Base Salary: $,000
Bonus:
Eligible for 15% annually

*** This is a full-time, salaried, NYC-based position that is primarily onsite with occasional remote flexibility.

Come join Convene Hospitality Group as we continue to grow and evolve our live events offering. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping and scaling our production arm while helping define how we bring experiences to life. You will craft extraordinary, tailor-made moments for our high-profile clients where every detail matters and where our commitment to excellence shapes the experience.

If you thrive on innovation, precision, and the excitement of building from the ground up, this role puts you at the center of that growth. From brand launches to large scale activations, you will collaborate with a talented team to deliver unforgettable experiences from concept through execution. Join us as we continue to shape the future of live events and create what comes next.

What You’ll Do:

The Audio Visual Production Manager is essential to delivering seamless experiential, social, and corporate events. This role leads technical planning, partners with the Sales team and clients to shape proposals, coordinates AV crews, and oversees on site production. As the primary client contact, the PM guides each event from pre production through strike, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully executed and every experience runs flawlessly.

This is an execution-focused position, excluding creative design and content development.

The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in managing intricate event logistics and AV teams. They will demonstrate keen attention to detail and a dedication to providing flawless client experiences within demanding, rapid-paced settings.

Responsibilities:

• Client Point of Contact: Serve as the primary liaison for experiential, social and corporate clients throughout the planning and execution of each event, ensuring clarity, accountability, and smooth communication. Partner with clients and the sales team to define production specifications, ensuring creative vision aligns with technical feasibility.
• Proposal & Quoting: Create detailed event proposals and line-item quotes based on scope, technical requirements, and labor needs. Collaborate with internal teams to confirm accuracy and alignment with client budgets and timelines.
• Crew Management: Source, schedule, and supervise freelance and in-house technicians for each event, ensuring clear roles, expectations, and accountability.
• Pre-Event Planning: Coordinate all technical aspects of the event including technical feasibility, venue specifications, load-in/load-out schedules, labor calls, consultation and approval of all event-related technical drawings or creation of drawings and AV infrastructure.
• On-Site Execution: Lead event setup and show execution, ensuring technical operations stay on schedule and all team members adhere to safety, quality, and professionalism standards.
• Vendor & Venue Coordination: Work with AV teams and labor providers when applicable to ensure seamless integration and compliance with venue policies.
• Post-Event Wrap-Up: Lead thorough debrief sessions to evaluate event outcomes, reconcile labor and equipment usage, and document key successes and areas for improvement. Provide insights for internal tracking and client reporting, while contributing to the development of scalable processes that align with and advance the organization’s mission.
• Project Oversight: Manage multiple…