PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Production Manager oversees all technical and logistical
aspects of live events with core duties that include the advancement of shows,
communication ahead of a show (pre-planning), and coordinating with the artist to
manage the production team. This position also carries staff management and
technical oversight responsibilities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advances all event details for venue.
• Manages the production team including scheduling, training, and crew
  compliance with union contract requirements.
• Acts as the on-site point person in employee relations issues, including
  conflict resolution.
•  Adheres to a budget, ensuring all costs are being tracked, monitored and
  within designated limits.
•  Coordinates and completes payroll for venue’s production department.
• Provides technical oversight.
• Executes and solves production issues that may arise at any given point in
  the show timeline.
•  Manages the budget and financial responsibility for production costs.
• Oversees the load in and load out of the show artists, vendors, etc.
• Ensures safety compliance and adheres to OSHA, ANSI, and NEC standards.
• Coordinates and works as liaison with all other departments.
• Adheres to all safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DIRECT REPORTS:
Audio 1, Audio 2, Lighting Director, Steward, Stagehands
 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
●      4 years of experience in Production-related event planning.

●      4 years of experience in large scale audio and lighting design.
●      High School diploma or GED.
●      Working knowledge and proficiency in Google Docs, Gmail, and Microsoft.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
●      4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in business, music, or
related field.
●      1 year of supervisory experience.
●      Experience with VectorWorks software.
●      Experience with Adobe Suite software.
●      Demonstrated understanding of lightning and audio systems software.
 

GENERAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
● Demonstrated leadership abilities.
● Ability to coach and mentor others.
● Ability to be flexible and make quick decisions, inform others of decisions, and provide
rationale for decisions.
● Strong interpersonal skills.
● Ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
● Strong customer service skills with an ability to resolve customer complaints and issues
while maintaining a professional and calm demeanor.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Organized with attention to detail.
● Knowledge and interest in popular culture and live entertainment.
● Community-minded.
● Strong work ethic.
● Ability to work autonomously.
● Ability to work as part of a team.
● Strong analytical thinking skills.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
●      Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or
move up to 75 lbs.
●      Able to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color
determination, and adjustment of focus. 
●      Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
●      Regularly required to bend, twist, climb, kneel and balance.
●      Regularly required to stand for long periods of time.

●      Occasionally required to use hands to grasp, reach and operate objects,
tools, or controls
●      Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements. 
Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential job functions.

WORK LOCATION(s): Riverside Theater.

SCHEDULE: The majority of Pabst Theater Group events occur on nights and
weekends. Consistent availability during these times is essential. Presently this position
is the Production Manager for approximately 125 shows a year, primarily at the
assigned venue. However, the Production Manager may occasionally need to work
another PTG Live Event at another venue.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment consists of historic buildings that host
live music. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily located
indoors at Pabst Theater Group venues. Occasionally the employee is exposed to
outside weather conditions during the course of performing job duties. The noise level in
the work environment can range from quiet to loud, depending on the type of event
(including but not limited to: concerts, comedy shows, book tours, etc.). Conditions can
include normal to low light conditions.

Travel is not typically required for this position.

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Overview
PTG Live Events, LLC, more commonly known as The Pabst Theater Group, is a multi-faceted entertainment organization that hosts over 600 live events annually across five venues in downtown Milwaukee: Pabst Theater, Riverside Theater, Turner Hall Ballroom, Miller High Life Theatre and The Vivarium. The Pabst Theater Group is dedicated to providing top notch hospitality to world-class artists and patrons alike.Street Team members are responsible for distributing promotional materials (flyers/posters) at various locations, venues, and events around the Milwaukee area. This is an unpaid position based out of Downtown Milwaukee.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Pick up flyers at designated pickup location(s)
• Distribute flyers at locations on designated route(s) and other areas as assigned
• Take photos of flyers/posters at these designated locations
• Capture cell phone videos at Pabst Theater Group shows

Qualifications:

• Must have a reliable method of transportation
• Must have a reliable smartphone with HD and/or 4K video capabilities (most phones within the past 3-5 years)
• Must be eager to talk to people about live music/events and willing to approach and interact with people they may not know
• Must be available for 2-3 hours each month to complete designated route during local business hours of operation
• Proficient communication skills
• Willing to travel to various parts of the Milwaukee area
• Prior street team experience is preferred, but not required
• Passion for live music, culture, and social media
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Compensation:
This is an unpaid volunteer position. However, if accepted onto the street team, you will have access to free tickets for shows at Riverside Theater, Pabst Theater, Miller High Life Theatre, Turner Hall Ballroom, and the Vivarium based on ticket availability

To apply, email your cover letter and resume to employment@ptglive.com. Include “Street Team Member” in the subject line of the email. Brief interviews will be conducted in-person at our office located in downtown Milwaukee.