CMU School of Drama


Saturday, May 12, 2007

j-o-b: Production Manager

Job Description: From the Top seeks a full-time, year-round production manager to coordinate its national tour, facilitate its stage production needs and oversee its communication with talent (applicants and accepted performers.) This position reports to the Radio Manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Advanced facilitation of all tour logistics including communication with local presenters, arrangement of travel and lodging for staff and performers, coordination of venue details, shipping of equipment and creation of tour itineraries and production schedules.

· On-location leadership during tour and troubleshooting for parents, performers and staff.

· Handling and logistical support for From the Top’s host, Christopher O’Riley

· Basic stage management and some production assistance on tour.

· Production management of fundraising and PR events (about 5/yr.)

· Distribution of music for all shows to host and producers; the maintenance of a library of music performed on show.

· Generation of artist contracts and releases, including those for guest artists.

· In-office communication with all performers and performer candidates

· Supervision of performer application process with support staff including the maintenance of our database records, creating files, sending acknowledgement cards, response letters and overall upkeep of records.

· Maintenance and purchase of sound equipment and props with support of sound team.

· Tracking of expenses and allocations.

· Hiring and management of Production Interns and Assistant to the Production Manager.

· Assistance with drafting of annual radio budget.

Qualifications: Must love kids, enjoy being rigorously organized, communicate easily and precisely with external and internal constituencies, take initiative and solve problems under strict deadlines. Travel is required and relevant experience a must.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Send resume and cover letter to Pamela Sturgis at jobs@fromthetop.org

No phone calls, please.

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