Production Manager
Funding
Weekly production rate · Salaried production roles
Structure
Touring productions · Festivals · Venues · Production companies
Credentials
Technical production experience · Strong systems and planning skills
Responsibilities
Coordinating technical elements (audio, lighting, staging)
Managing crews and vendors
Overseeing load-in/load-out
Ensuring production quality and safety
Pros
High responsibility · Clear technical authority · Strong union and venue crossover
Challenges
Long hours · Technical problem-solving under pressure · Physically demanding work