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Job title: Production Manager
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Job description: Soundstreams seeks an experienced Production Manager to provide production and logistical leadership for Soundstreams’ diverse array of concert productions, music theatre/opera, and digital performance. The successful candidate will manage all production/technical aspects of Soundstreams’ productions, and must possess excellent technical expertise.
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Soundstreams will continue to produce digital performances for online broadcast to engage our audiences, even as we begin to return to live events. We seek a skilled individual that is adept at contingency planning and able to pivot quickly to meet production needs as they evolve.
This role is ideal for a hard-working team player that thrives in a fast paced and highly adaptable work environment, and who seeks further opportunity in Production/Technical Management.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Production Manager works closely with the Artistic Director, artists, venues, contractors, presenters, and staff to advance and fulfill all production/technical and artistic requirements for Soundstreams programs (Main Stage; Encounters; rehearsals; recordings; education, artist training and community engagement events; touring; workshops; auditions).
Develops and executes detailed production plans and schedules, in compliance with relevant labour union regulations;
Coordinates all production and technical aspects required for staging, lighting, sound, instrument and equipment transfers, and staffing (contractors);
Creates and manages all production expense budgets, attending to monthly tracking, year-end estimates, invoices, and reconciliations with rigour and fiscal responsibility;
Executes all production/logistical documentation and artist communications with efficiency, clarity, accuracy, and attention to detail;
Provides tour and stage management duties as required for tours and runouts;
Creates technical riders for new productions to aid in future performance;
Maintains an inventory of Soundstreams’ equipment, sets, and other production assets;
Ensures a safe and productive working environment for artists, contractors, and staff;
Develops new production protocols for a fast-paced, high-volume production milieu.
Requirements:
Our ideal candidate is a highly organized, energetic and collaborative professional, who has:
Minimum 3 years’ production/technical management experience in a performing arts setting (music, theatre a definite asset)
Related post-secondary degree or diploma
Training/experience in Film/TV/Radio Broadcast is considered a strong asset
Familiarity with various labour unions including American Federation of Musicians, Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, ACTRA, Associated Designers of Canada, and IATSE.
Proven track record in managing multiple projects, details, budgets and deadlines with high professional standards, accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent budget, account management, forecasting and reconciliation skills
Strong proficiency with sound, lighting, projection and other technical systems
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Vectorworks and production/technical software and tools as mutual determined to be essential;
Tour coordination/management and/or stage management experience
An effective and caring ambassador with the cultural sensitivity needed to work effectively in a diverse environment of artists, producers, creatives, management teams, and other stakeholders
A high level of personal and professional integrity
Additional Info:
Soundstreams promotes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive corporate culture to: enrich our workplace; grow the pipeline of high potential individuals for senior leadership positions; provide opportunities for unique and diverse artistic visions of excellence; and reach a broad and diverse audience base. We welcome, value, and thrive on perspectives and contributions from people from backgrounds that vary, including by race, gender, sexual orientation, identity or expression, age, national origin, religion, or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
For information about Soundstreams’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy, please visit
This position currently involves remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic. It may involve evening and weekend work and occasional travel.
Expected salary: $40000 – 50000 per year
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:45:30 GMT
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