Technical Production Manager

The John Gore Organization (JGO) is a leading presenter, distributor, and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. Led by owner John Gore, a record 27-time Tony Award winner and Emmy Award recipient, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, , The Broadway Channel, , Group Sales Box Office, and Broadway Brands. JGO presents live theater in more than 45 cities across North America, as well as on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London’s West End, Japan, and China.

Its productions have earned Tony Awards in every producing category, along with numerous Drama League, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards. The organization is committed to expanding access to the arts and supporting theater education initiatives that inspire and develop the next generation of artists, audiences, and industry leaders. John Gore also oversees John Gore Studios, a British film and television studio dedicated to preserving iconic heritage IP and championing new storytelling.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and supportive culture, where employees have equal opportunity for growth.

$65,000./annually

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Summary

The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, operated by the John Gore Organization, is home to the historic Hippodrome Theatre, Maryland’s leading Broadway touring house, and the M&T Bank Exchange, a state-of-the-art venue for private events, concerts and special programming.

Duties And Responsibilities Event Planning and Technical Management

• Manage the technical advance for assigned Broadway engagements, concerts, private events and other programming, evaluating riders, event schedules and production requirements with clients, touring personnel and vendors.
• Determine staffing, equipment and scheduling requirements for assigned events, balancing production needs, budget, safety and available venue resources.

Event Execution and Crew Manageme nt

• Serve as the venue’s technical management representative for assigned events, making operational decisions and resolving production issues within approved budgets, venue policies and delegated authority.

Production Estimates and Budget Managemen t

• Develop labor and equipment estimates and manage approved technical budgets for assigned events, evaluating production options and recommending cost-effective solutions.

Equipment and Technical Readiness

• Manage technical readiness for assigned events and coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs with the Technical Director and qualified personnel.

Safety and Professional Standards

• Oversee safe technical operations for assigned events and enforce venue safety procedures, applicable safety requirements and union work rules.

Competencies Cooperation

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships
• Active listener
• Offers assistance and support to co-workers
• Works cooperatively in group situations

Adaptability

• Able to work around unexpected changes of circumstance or workload
• Modifies a planned course of action based on new circumstances
• Changes communication style to achieve the best results

Functional Competencies

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in all internal and external communications
• Applies sound technical judgment and identifies production needs in advance

Team Orientation

• Fosters team cooperation
• Understands team roles and responsibilities
• Supports group problem solving

Qualifications Aka KSAOs Education And/or Experience

• At least three years of relevant experience in live event production, theatre operations, audiovisual services or a comparable technical environment; performing arts venue experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of professional audio, lighting, video, staging and backstage operations, with the ability to evaluate technical…