Based in Chicago, iAE is a team of 30 full time employees that produce over 400 shows annually across 90 cities in North America. Our areas of expertise include booking, event management, marketing, and promotion of national touring acts. We work with such acts as David Sedaris, The Harry Potter Film™ Concert Series, Wild Kratts Live, The Book of Mormon, Cats, Les Misérables and much more!

iAE has also created the Beach Road Weekend Music Festival, the first-ever multi-day music festival on Martha’s Vineyard. Lineups have included artists such as Beck, Wilco, Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons, Leon Bridges, Bon Iver Phil Lesh & Friend, John Fogerty and much more.

As a leader and member of our Event Management Department, the Production Manager will:

Comprehensively advance each assigned show with the venue and touring artist in a proactive and timely manner – facilitating a process that adheres to budgets and benefits the overall mission of iAE
Identify any necessary production kills, holds, or sightline limitations prior to tickets going on-sale
Outline an event’s full production needs and translate into a budget
Research, develop strategies, and negotiate with third-party vendors to reduce overall show expenses, especially those iAE can leverage national offerings to when negotiating tour contracts
Create and distribute advance sheets, production schedules, and additional advance documents as required
Oversee day-of-show operations, both in-person and remotely, to ensure all budgets are effectively maintained and our customers, artists, and local partners are highly satisfied
Ensure prompt payment to all artists and third-party vendors, and artist approval of show expenses
Assist in managing a team of both full-time Event Managers and freelance Production Managers or Promoter Reps
Complete post-event reports and electronically file all final advance documents, final invoices, and records of payment
Collaborate with Booking Department to assist in the creation of new events and festivals by contributing to a site or set’s design and developing the installation plans
Assist in other duties as required, such as creation of reports for taxation authorities (i.e. non-resident entertainer’s withholding) and performer’s rights organizations (i.e. ASCAP, BMI)
Report directly to the Senior Event Director, VP of Programming, and CEO

Qualifications

Minimum 5-years prior management experience in live event production or management with a tour, venue, or promoter.
Able to translate rigging, stage, and light plots
Must be able to travel, including a valid driver's license and passport
Flexible schedule (days/nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays)
Lift up to 50lbs and be on feet for extended periods of time

Skills

Proficient in Windows applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Experience with CAD and/or Vectorworks
Knowledge of show settlement procedures
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Make clear, concise decisions and at times with limited information.
Superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Work remotely and in a moderate to loud level or noise in work environment

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