Production Manager

Production & Technical
Written By Thomas Kurtz

Also known as: Technical Production Manager

What this role does
Coordinates technical logistics for performances, ensuring events run safely and smoothly.

Day-to-day work includes

  • Scheduling crews

  • Coordinating load-in and load-out

  • Managing production budgets

  • Troubleshooting live issues

Skills

  • Logistics

  • Technical knowledge

  • Calm under pressure

  • Leadership

Music background?
Helpful

Typical entry path
Production Assistant → Production Manager

Salary snapshot
$70k-$100k

Related roles
Technical Director · Director of Production

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