Production Manager

Position Title

Production Manager

Regular Full Time

40 hours per week, 12 months per year. May work remotely on occasion with the Senior Production Manager, though remote work is primarily onsite only.

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, and other campus departments and respective leadership. This position supervises IATSE Local 919 union technical theater and student employees.

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least six years of increasingly responsible technical production experience in the arts, cultural, or live entertainment sectors, including at least three years of management responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience leading comprehensive production advance processes covering all technical disciplines and administrative aspects such as scheduling, budgeting, and staffing.
• Demonstrated experience effectively leading production teams and managing large‑scale productions.
• Demonstrated accomplishment maintaining current knowledge of production practices and systems across all technical disciplines.
• Effective communication skills, ability to transmit and interpret information accurately through appropriate communication behaviors.
• Knowledge of techniques and ability to work constructively with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Commitment to an equitable, anti‑racist, anti‑biased team and work environment; related training is a plus.
• Knowledge of effective planning and decision‑making processes and associated tools.
• Ability to analyze situations and make productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Business acumen: knowledge and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes needed for sound decisions.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Commitment to diversity and serving the needs of a diverse population.
• Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license and continued qualification as an Approved Driver under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.

• Production management or technical direction experience with a wide variety of arts and entertainment projects, including major touring theatrical productions, concert tours, the full range of performing arts, and community events.
• Production management or technical direction experience in an arts presenting organization, an arts producing organization, a university‑based organization, or a multi‑venue performing arts organization.
• Experience with international artists and productions.
• Experience in an educational setting, including teaching, mentorship, or training, and mentoring student employees.
• Interest in and strong commitment to the mission and programs of the Hopkins Center.
• Fluency in the use of technology and commitment to adopting new technology across all stage production disciplines.
• Experience using Visio, Slack, Airtable, Vectorworks, QSys, and Google Drive.

Production Management (90%)

This role coordinates and oversees the preparation and implementation of lighting, sound, scenic, and projection designs, as well as rigging configurations for all assigned productions. Tasks include reviewing performance contracts and technical riders, defining audio, video, lighting, rigging, recording, and stage management requirements, adapting production elements to assigned performance spaces, and coordinating with production staff and external professionals such as agents, artists, technical directors, artistic directors, and Hopkins Center ensemble directors.

The Production Manager oversees backstage activities related to set‑up, rehearsal, performance, and strike; ensures adherence to production specifications, IATSE union rules, and safe work practices. The role serves as the point of contact for artists during technical rehearsals and…