Audio Visual Production Manager - Event Industry

Charisma Event Productions is an audio visual event production company known for delivering high-quality productions for conferences, concerts, and public events. We thrive on creativity, cutting-edge technology, and seamless execution. We are a rapidly growing company making waves in the event industry, offering you the unique opportunity to step into a leadership role where your contributions will directly shape our growth and your own professional trajectory.

This full-time Production Manager role located in American Fork, UT has three main responsibilities including producing a portfolio of events from start to finish, working as a skilled technician, and managing the production operations. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to be extremely organized. You will become an integral part of our team, planning and working all of our events. This role has a lot of potential for growth in all areas as you become a top performer and valued team member. This is a highly collaborative role so working effectively in a team environment is vital.

Production Manager Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of Charisma events, closely following company planning processes and maintaining project timelines
• Handle all aspects of event planning and logistics coordination after contracts are signed
• Hire and manage freelancer contractors including their rates and schedules
• Manage equipment rentals and coordinate with vendors
• Conduct client calls and maintain professional email and phone communication
• Perform onsite visits to assess venue requirements and limitations
• Create renderings and mockups for event layouts and designs
• Develop and implement signal flow diagrams for various event setups
• Lead events from setup through show time and strike
• Ensure client satisfaction through effective offboarding
• Assist in developing and implementing company-wide production standards
• Closely track and report expenses of each show
• Occasionally help with the client quoting process
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Technical Responsibilities

• Utilize broad knowledge of AV to work as audio, lighting, video technician. Core competency is expected in at least one area.
• Set up and lead events by yourself or with a team for larger events
• Leading and direct other AV technicians
• Become an expert with all of our equipment, processes, and procedures
• Ensure all equipment is functioning and programmed
• Research gear and suggest which equipment should be purchased
• Train new team members and freelancers on equipment operation and best practices
• Have fun on our shows so everyone enjoys working with our team!
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Operations Responsibilities

• Oversee all tasks related to equipment checks, maintenance, and repair to ensure all equipment is ready for each gig
• Coordinate all activities related to onsite visits, inventory management, equipment repairs, loading vehicles, unloading vehicles, vehicle rentals, and post event responsibilities
• Manage Lasso inventory system ensuring up-to-date inventory items and quantity
• Assist team with running the the overall operations of our productions
• Oversee vendor/freelancer data base and invoice approvals
• Attend weekly production meetings as needed
• Assist in the warehouse as needed
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Experience

• Experience: 3-5 years in event production management
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in one more more of the following: audio, video, lighting, rigging, power
• Preferred: Working knowledge of Vectorworks, Google Suite, and project management software
• Client-Facing Skills: Experience interacting with executives and senior-level professionals
  
  

If these attributes below align with your core characteristics then this will be a good fit for you:

• You are a selfless leader that leads with love and encouragement, always finding ways to help people become the best version of themselves. You are a positive, optimistic, and charismatic person
• You absolutely love A/V and the live event industry and you thoroughly enjoy being on shows. When a new event is booked you’re stoked
• Your mind is constantly thinking about what else could be done to make the event even better. You can’t help but share ideas with the team
• You’re a team player that welcomes feedback, stays calm and level headed in stressful situations, and constantly wants to improve
• Ability to work long and tiring hours with the typical event production schedule
  
  

Benefits

• 401k Company Match
• Paid Time Off Holiday Leave
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Schedule
  
  

MUST be located in Utah. Warehouse based in American Fork Utah, with the ability to travel for events as needed. This is a hybrid position with a mix of remote, warehouse, and on-site work. A majority of our events are local.

The salary is dependent on your experience and the amount of value you can provide to our team. We want this person to stay with us along the exciting journey as we continue to grow and make big waves in the industry.

Thanks for your interest in Charisma Event Productions!