Entertainment Production Manager

Lagniappe Productions is a Wild West themed entertainment company based in Dallas/Fort Worth producing live entertainment for 300 annual corporate events; fairs/festivals nationwide; major amusement parks; and our own murder mystery dinner theater, the Texas Star Dinner Theater, located in historic, downtown Grapevine.

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic Entertainment Production Manager to oversee our live theatrical and corporate event operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in theater and management, with a focus on continuous improvement and quality control. This role requires a strategic thinker who can effectively manage resources, streamline processes, and ensure successful annual planning, execution of entertainment projects, and overall company operations.

Duties:

· New hire processing for both employees and contractors

· Scheduling and executing actor auditions and personnel interviews

· Coordinate details of all scheduled entertainment production including but not limited to travel, rehearsals, costumes, props, and equipment

· Upkeep of company culture which includes planning the annual company party, assisting with retreat planning, awards/recognition, monthly internal newsletter, and corporate gifting

· Create and update daily manager reports for all areas of entertainment

· Follow-up on manager reports for theme parks and traveling stunt shows

· Lead team production meetings to identify and delegate tasks as well as follow-up on team and individual tasks to meet deadlines

· Maintain and update active actor roster of talent

· Plan, design, and send company newsletters to corporate clients/customers

· Conduct and/or coordinate training for corporate events and On-Site Coordinators

· Maintain membership and attend meetings for various associations such as the Fort Worth Stockyards Business Association and Historic Downtown Grapevine Association

· Assist planning for exhibitions at various conventions

· Implement new corporate entertainment service offerings

· Oversee Social Media for Lagniappe Productions and Tumbleweed Crossing

· Work with the website designer to keep company website up to date

· Ability to design marketing material is a plus

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree

Must Possess the Following Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to plan ahead

· Proactive management in the overall needs of the company

· Ability to solve problems and think outside of the box

· Capacity to see the big picture while executing daily needs

· Meticulous attention to detail

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Flexible to work beyond normal work day when necessary (i.e. daytime, evening and weekend work)

· Exceptional organization skills and proven ability to work with a close team yet think and work independently with little or no supervision

· Capability to observe, learn quickly, and retain a great deal of information in a short period of time

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Publisher, Outlook, etc.) and be able to quickly learn additional software programs utilized in our office

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

· Must possess valid driver’s license and have a reliable source of transportation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18