NOFF Production Manager

MISSION

New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, nurturing, and amplifying the diverse voices of filmmakers. We aim to facilitate conversations through film and film-related programming that inspire, educate, challenge, and entertain our audiences.

• Start with the art and allow artistic vision, equity, and social impact to guide our search for resources.
• Champion filmmakers who have been historically denied access to resources and opportunities within the industry–– including Southern artists, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.
• Seek deep audience engagement.
• Build a working environment that is fair and fulfilling.
• Exhibit dedication and passion and believe that inspired and impactful programs arise from collaboration and mutual respect.

The New Orleans Film Society is seeking a Production Manager to lead the New Orleans Film Festival Production department and manage a dynamic team of Production staff. The Production Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of all event production operations, ensuring equipment, logistics, staffing, Festival Hub, and venue needs are successfully managed from pre-production through post-Festival wrap up. This role is responsible for developing efficient systems and workflows and plays a critical part in creating a seamless Festival experience by anticipating needs, solving problems, and managing complex logistics across all Festival activities.

The Production Manager ensures all operations are executed safely and in compliance with accessibility standards and venue requirements.

The Production Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations, and actively collaborates with all Festival departments.

August through October

The schedule for this position is flexible as long as the Festival deadlines are met. We estimate this position will work in a part time capacity in pre-event weeks and increase gradually to a full time workload leading up to the event.

Full availability is required during build, strike, and live event dates:
October 15-30.

• Lead all Festival production planning, including equipment, supplies, storage, transportation, staffing, and venue logistics.
• Develop and maintain production systems, workflows, and timelines to support efficient Festival operations.
• Create and manage a system for departments to submit and track production requests, ensuring production needs are identified and addressed in advance.
• Collaborate effectively with staff using organizational tools and systems, including Airtable, Slack, and other designated platforms.
• Hire, train, supervise, and support production staff, including the Equipment Manager and other production team members as assigned.
• Prepare equipment and supply storage, organize inventory, and coordinate equipment dispatch, in collaboration with the Equipment Manager.
• Manage deliveries and logistics involving vendors, sponsors, rental companies, and festival partners.
• Ensure production plans, procedures, and documentation are complete and prepared for successful on-site execution.
• Support Festival accessibility initiatives and ensure compliance with safety regulations, venue policies, and ADA requirements.

• Manage all day-to-day production operations during the Festival, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Oversee the build-out, operation, and strike of the Festival Hub, transforming an empty warehouse into a functional and welcoming festival headquarters that supports the Festival’s operational and programming needs.
• Oversee production flow between Festival storage facilities, the Festival Hub, and all other event venues.
• Coordinate the packing, delivery, installation, relocation, and return of equipment, supplies, signage, marketing materials, consumables, and technical gear.
• Coordinate vehicle scheduling, equipment dispatch and transportation logistics, in collaboration with the Equipment Manager.
• Provide regular operational updates to Festival staff and maintain effective communication across departments.
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