Nashville Symphony · 2 days ago
Director of Production
NASHVILLE, TN 37201
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expNashville Symphony is seeking a Director of Production to oversee all technical aspects of client events and concerts. This role involves ensuring high-quality productions and efficient event management at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and off-site performances.
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Responsibilities
Oversees all technical aspects of client events and concerts at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center (SSC) and at off-site Nashville Symphony performances from planning stages through the control and supervision of productions
Ensures that events and concerts at the SSC are of the highest quality and produced efficiently in accordance with the established guidelines relating to planning, communication, cost, and scheduling
Oversee the production team’s scheduling and advancement for Concerts, Special Events, and Internal Events or Programming, including lighting, audio, video, and staging
Supervise Technical Staff for Concerts, Special Events & Maintenance Activities
Together with Event, Operations, and Production staff, regularly discusses organizational calendar and scheduling confirmations
Performs event and concert-related responsibilities that may include stage management, lighting, audio, carpentry, or other required areas of support for the Nashville Symphony and clients of the SSC
Supervises and books labor for concerts, events and maintenance activities
Interprets technical riders and advance needs of touring productions
Lead & participate in meetings pertaining to Production-related events such as Concerts, Special Events, and Internal Events or Programming
Create Stage Plots using CAD Software and leads Stage Plot Meetings
Maintains technical equipment and facilities to ensure readiness of stages, support areas, and technical systems
Oversees equipment inventories and coordinates regular equipment maintenance schedules
In collaboration with the General Manager and Venue Management team, advises staff on equipment purchases, doing research and obtaining quotes as necessary
Adheres to technical production budgets and tracks departmental expenses
Prepares event billing that accounts for labor and equipment charges in a timely manner
Reviews and submits payroll for all part-time technical staff
Recruits, hires, trains, and reviews the performance of all production crew members
Using SSC policies and procedures, local life safety codes and common sense as a basis, ensures the safety of the clients, their guests, artists and building staff by taking proactive steps to identify and cure potential risks, and in the event of an emergency, assumes life safety, crowd control and/or evacuation responsibility in consultation with building security and local authorities
Drives Box Truck with Manual Transmission and forklift
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in technical theater, music business or other related field
At least 5 years of experience within the production field
Working knowledge of theater lighting systems, audio and video systems, and orchestras
Strong communications skills for negotiating with vendors and dealing with customer service issues
Ability to work with a broad spectrum of personalities and to exhibit patience and understanding
Ability to work as a team member with a positive, helpful attitude in developing creative response and solutions to needs and issues
Excellent computer skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, CAD and building systems programs
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, depending on operational needs of the staff or required maintenance of systems
Stellar organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to schedule priorities to maximize efficiency and institutional goals
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical manuals and specifications, legal regulations, codes and documents
Ability to create routine and complex procedures, reports and documents
Ability to translate technical terminology to lay terms
Company
Nashville Symphony
The Nashville Symphony is one of the most active recording orchestras in the U.S., with 29 releases on Naxos, the world’s largest independent classical label.
51-200 employees
Funding
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Mike Mielnik
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Tonya Robles
Chief Operating Officer
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