Production Manager - Castro Theatre

Another Planet Entertainment
San Francisco, CA
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Festival Operations Intern

Another Planet Entertainment
San Francisco Bay Area
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Production Manager - Castro Theatre

Another Planet Entertainment

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Sales / Marketing, Writing / Editing, PR / Media / Communications

Overview:

The Castro Production Manager will be responsible for the venue production team and executing the advance and production of all venue events (estimating 150-200 shows a year) - in addition to maintaining daytime office hours at the theatre. The Production Manager, while adhering to a budget, will ensure that all the needs of the show and performer are met.


Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the Production Department, including Production Managers, Backstage Managers, Stagehands, Runners, and Hospitality Staff for all venue events
  • Responsible for managing the installation of sound, lighting, and video systems during construction
  • Advance technical requirements with Artist Production Manager and Production Vendors at minimum 2 weeks prior to the event.
  • Maintain Production Schedule and prepare written advance of show requirements to appropriate departments and show staff as needed
  • Responsible for show day event production, on-site logistics, and any last minute challenges that may arise
  • Advance dressing room hospitality needs with touring party
  • Work with the venue operations team on any VIP/ Meet & Greet/Early Entry/ soundcheck activations.
  • Coordinate with Box Office to submit artist guest lists
  • Oversee production payroll for every venue event
  • Arrange production rentals as needed
  • Review and submit all production related invoices and all pertinent information to accounting
  • Communicate with Talent Buyers and General Manager to ensure all production related costs for every concert and event are captured in settlement
  • Ensure that job site is following proper safety guidelines
  • Lead safety meeting with labor at load in
  • Ensure staff has necessary PPE to work safely
  • Be knowledgeable about show stop policies and procedures
  • Oversee maintenance of major stage elements including, but not limited to, all audio, lighting, rigging, video, power, barricade, any other staging related items
  • Oversee all backstage/dressing room maintenance and improvements
  • Oversee/contribute to other venue projects as assigned
  • Complete post show production report for production team and venue management
  • Be knowledgeable on overall building systems


Skills/ Experience:

  • 3-5 years of production manager or stage management experience
  • Must have basic knowledge of State & Local Municipalities labor work rules
  • Interest in music and concert production
  • Exceptional communication skills and a professional, fun, friendly attitude
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Outstanding leadership capability
  • Computer expertise – Microsoft Office, Photoshop/Illustrator, E-Mail, & cloud based platforms
  • Accessible transportation
  • Works well and can communicate clearly and calmly under pressure in a fast paced environment with various personality types
  • Must be extremely flexible to work long hours, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Manage on site logistics and last minute challenges


Compensation & Benefits Package:

  • Salary: $85,000 - $95,000
  • Health Insurance ( includes Vision & Dental)
  • 401K
  • Paid time off ( PTO ) sick and vacation days
  • Life Insurance
  • FSA (flexible spending account)
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Work from home options
  • Paid holidays provided by our policy


*This job description is a general overview of this position at this time. However, the duties and responsibilities herein described will be changed from time to time as the company & venue expands in the growing market. The person fulfilling this position should be flexible to accommodate the needs of the department and company.*


Another Planet Entertainment is committed to producing events and concerts with an independent, forward-thinking approach. Our team is composed of talented, driven individuals that are passionate about music and live events.


We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the company

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Established in 2003, Another Planet Entertainment (APE) is the only independent, locally owned and operated, full service concert production company in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. We promote events 52 weeks a year in venues from clubs to stadiums to multi-day festivals and everything in between. Another Planet Entertainment is proudly the exclusive operator and promoter for iconic venues such as:
-Greek Theatre (UC Berkeley)
-Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)
-Castro Theatre (San Francisco)
-The Independent (San Francisco)
-Fox Theater (Oakland)
-Channel 24 (Sacramento)
-Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic (Stateline, NV)
Additionally, we are a co-promoter for The Bellwether in Los Angeles. Our Annual festival and events include San Francisco’s Outside Lands and Golden Gate Park Concert series. Another Planet also includes Artist Management and Special Events divisions. The founders of Another Planet Entertainment have a storied history in the Bay Area, having previously been with Bill Graham Presents. Named “Top Independent Promoter” in the United States by Billboard Magazine for the past 3 consecutive years, we strive to bring the very best experience to artists and audiences alike!