Events & Production Manager

The Events & Production Manager supports the execution and delivery of new
projects, supports with events at assigned properties and events; is
responsible for planning and executing production of new shows and
developments, seasonal and special events; and provides support across daily
entertainment offerings as needed. The Events & Production Manager works with
the team as an active participant in achieving artistic goals, ensuring
consistent quality, sharing knowledge with the team, leading and supporting
production and execution of shows/events while maintaining a positive attitude
in the workplace, guaranteeing high standards in the delivery of all offerings
and preserving production and execution values across the parks.
The job scope includes:
* Responsible for managing development of new shows and projects across the different properties
* Works with Entertainment teams and interdepartmental partners as an active participant, guaranteeing a high level of performance and production values for entertainment offerings
* Provides management and operational coverage at entertainment events and at shows/venues as requested
* Leads and executes entertainment special events to include marquee and seasonal celebrations, corporate functions, birthday parties, team buildings and other events promoted by the company
* Develops show and event production management systems and distributes reports
* Maintains a shared portfolio of vendors and suppliers in conjunction with the parks and Entertainment Projects Manager
* Works with the teams to create and update entertainment asset inventories
* Manages and maintains entertainment owned event assets in each required facility ensuring tidiness of areas such as warehouse, green rooms and other back of house Entertainment earmarked spaces
* Ensures Entertainment storage areas are maintained, kept clean and organized and assets are properly labeled and accounted for in inventory levels
* Financial responsibilities including project budget creation, procurement and purchasing, tracking and reporting observed company policies and delegation of authority
* Organizes and runs production meetings, debrief and other meetings as required to both internal and external stakeholders
* Works hand in hand with Marketing to ensure strategic, tactical and core activations align with business objectives and KPI targets Assembles project/event production books and documentation for both working use and historical archival
* Creates installation and de-rig and event run schedules as requested and maintains schedules, updating them and stakeholders when changes take place
* Supports production and events rehearsals as needed
* Oversees installation, execution and de-rig of shows/events, to include hands on work as required
* Takes part in coaching and counselling matters and provides guidance and mentorship to Entertainment colleagues to assist in developing bench strength and succession plans
* Acts as entertainment manager on duty as requested
* Compile periodic rate competitiveness and comparisons
* Offer input into event improvements: effectiveness and efficiencies
* Occasional international travel as required
* Additional duties as reasonably requested by senior management
To be considered for this role, you will need to have:
* Higher Secondary or equivalent
* Minimum of ‎7-‎10 years in theme park entertainment, events or large scale productions
* Working knowledge of industry safety standards and codes; industry trends and vendors
* Ability to read blueprints and related construction/design documents
* Leadership skills; computer skills; proficiency in English
* Ability to call events and shows; report creating and distribution; schedules creation and execution; development of show/events manuals
* Stage management experience; lighting, sound and projection programming; winch operation; rigging; video editing; music knowledge; project management
Interested in the opportunity? Apply now!