Associate Production Manager

Temple University's Center for Performing & Cinematic Arts is searching for an Associate Production Manager.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage

• Paid time off

• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)

• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Learn more about the "T" salary structure here:

https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf

Position Summary:

The Associate Production Manager will play a key role in assisting with the proficient and efficient execution of all production elements of Temple Performing Arts Center, ensuring the highest industry standards are met in the areas of audio, lighting, visual technology/video production and delivery, and customer service. Works with TPAC's General Manager, Production Manager and Event Manager, the Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts Assistant Dean for Administrative Affairs, as well as a team of Temple University students and will assist the Production Manager in the supervision, training, and support of back of house staff, to deliver world-class events. In the absence of the Production Manager, the Associate Production Manager will assume responsibility for all production related endeavors. Conceptualizes layouts for orchestra, wind ensemble, choirs, and big band performances, small venue rock concerts, runway shows, dance performances, and theater productions. Troubleshoots IT issues, reset/reboot computer systems, smart cart maintenance, sound bars, video cameras and microphones. Manages back-of-house team to construct/deconstruct demountable stage, team-move significant assets including choir risers, stage risers, pianos, racks of chairs/stands, percussion equipment. Troubleshoots video issues on the fly, and program LED display boards. Interfaces with television production teams and independent camera crews to provide audio and video feeds for network news broadcast. Oversees most events which require evening and weekend hours. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of directly related experience in Music and/or Music Technology, Media Studies and Production, Communications, or a congruent field. Experience mixing live events at front of the house and monitor positions, wireless mics (lavalier, countryman, handheld, and in-ear monitors). Experience communicating visual concepts of lighting design to board operators and signal trouble shooting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

*Demonstrated skills in multitasking diverse show positions and operators with high functioning verbal communication.

*Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Adobe, and Database software.

*Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

*Excellent customer service skills, along with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff

*Strong oral and written communication skills.

*Ability to multi-task various job duties efficiently with time sensitive timelines.

*Must maintain a positive and objective customer service approach and attitude.

*Demonstrated ability to upgrade skills, recommend different methods of production processes, stay abreast of latest trends in the industry.

Preferred:

*Minimum of three years working in production for live events as a sound or lighting designer, sound operator, lighting technician, and/or video/graphics operator, stage manager or production manager

*Experience with iPad and remote audio signal processing.

*Experience with QLab programming for audio and video cues, robotic HD cameras, video switchers, and LiveStream set-up.

Experience as a hi-def film projectionist and ability to perform color correction on 4K projectors.

*Experience with Exhibio systems.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.