Assistant Production Manager

Assistant Production Manager

Under general supervision, the Assistant Production Manager assists with technical requirements, equipment, and manpower to service events at the El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Centers ("EPCPAC"), including Judson

F. Williams Convention Center, Abraham Chavez Theatre, Plaza Theatre, Performing Arts Centre, Arts Festival Plaza, Cohen Stadium, and McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre.

• Assist in the daily operations of lighting, electrical, sound, props, audiovisual, etc.
• Assist in routine maintenance (preventative and repairs) of all production equipment, house restoration, event set‑ups, and breakdowns, and other back‑of‑house needs.
• Direct and supervise staff within the parameters of company policies.
• Assist advancing shows as needed with promoters and partners and act as liaison between the show and the company.
• Act as Production Manager when the Production Manager is unavailable.
• Participate in customer site visits and throughout the event booking, planning, and execution cycle as an in‑house resource on facility light and sound systems and methods that may save the customer money or improve production value.
• Inform clients and sub‑contractors on rigging points and methods for hanging sound, lighting, and audiovisual equipment at EPCPAC.
• Study technical riders, light plots, electrical requirements, and hanging plots to assess complexity and feasibility of a road show or local production in the facility and provide benefit‑oriented solutions.
• Work with clients to determine the Stage Technician manpower required for production work.
• Provide a written estimate based on the technical rider or client information and current contract rates.
• When comprehensive client information is lacking, develop light plots and sound system specifications that fit the event’s needs.
• Demonstrate ongoing awareness of safety issues and develop and implement safety policy and procedures for Stage Technicians.
• Supervise and facilitate production equipment rental to event contractors.
• Conduct event AV walk‑throughs to ensure accurate setups.
• Provide written estimates to contractors for equipment rentals.
• Provide final cost outs for production services rendered for settlement.
• Create programs and assist with training of Production Department staff.
• Maintain accurate event history, including billed services, issues, and future improvement opportunities.
• Report to the Production Manager any challenges regarding show advance, vendors/contractors, or venue staff.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college coursework in a related discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with Computer‑Aided Design software.
• Three (3) or more years working with light, sound, and AV production in a convention center, arena, theater, or road‑show environment; one (1) or more years in a supervisory role.
• Strong working knowledge of facility, theatrical production, and decorator/exhibit production, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer‑service skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of conference and meeting production requirements.
• Strong knowledge of applicable life and safety codes.
• Ability to read production drawings and use AutoCAD for rigging plots and production layouts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern digital and analog production sound, lighting, and AV technologies.
• Ability to read and understand technical “riders” for stage presentations.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to create novel solutions when planned processes break down.
• Demonstrated understanding of union environments, including interpreting union contracts, resolving disputes, and managing workers fairly.

The employee may be required to work indoors and outdoors, walk or stand 8–14 hours daily, and frequently lift 50–100 pounds. The position is exposed to adverse conditions including weather, noise, dust, fumes, and must work confidently and professionally above ground level.

Ability to work flexible hours based on events, including daytime, evening, weekends, and holidays as needed.

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.