Event Production Manager & Technical Lead

GVPMEDIA, INC.

Event Production Manager & Technical Lead

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Job Requires :

    30-40% travel

    Well-rounded knowledge in the audio-visual industry including: audio, video, LED, lighting, rigging, power, and stage management.

    Understanding of audio-visual integration and execution

    10+ years of qualified event experience

    Well connected within the production and event industry

    Problem solving skills

    Critical Thinking

    Resourcefulness

    Ability to remain calm under pressure

    Ability to use CAD or Vectorworks

    Proficient in LED wall mapping (Novastar & Brompton)

    Proficient in resolume

    Experience working with high profile clients

    Organizational Skills

    High attention to detail

    Communication Skills

    Time Management Skills

    Self motivated, proactive, and creative

    Willingness to learn and adapt

    Ability to work some holidays and weekends as needed

    Job Responsibilities

    Manage all technical and production aspects of an event

    Create equipment lists and pull sheets

    Coordinate rentals and ensure no unnecessary rentals

    Develop content masks and technical drawings - turning a stage design into a real rigging and audiovisual plan

    Suggest alternative technical solutions

    Spec out complex builds

    Site visits and final advancements with venue, vendors, and Account Manager/Producer, etc.

    Assign roles, book crews, and onsite crew management

    Coordinate load-in, rehearsals, and show operations

    Optimize crew and setup time

    Create schedules and tech docs

    Troubleshoot issues and realtime problem solving during events

    Verify redundancy systems and ensure backups

    Monitor system perfomance

    Ensure rigging and safety measures

    Coordinate & calculate power consumption and make sure electrical systems meet regulatory standards

    Cable Management

    Coordinate technical specs with creative

    Hold regular production meetings

    Keep an overall budget with all related show costs, to be overseen and signed off on by Account Manager or Producer

    Training and mentoring new technicians

    Occasionally assisting in office technical needs

    Call technical cues in some smaller productions

    Serve as an onsite tech or production manager (depending on the needs of each show)