University of Utah
Job Summary
The Production Manager plays a key role in Utah Presents, overseeing the technical production operations to ensure safe and successful events. This role provides leadership across production departments while fostering a supportive environment that balances artistic vision with technical excellence. The University of Utah offers generous benefits, including medical and dental plans, a 14.2% retirement contribution, tuition reduction, a wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Priority Consideration Applications received before October 24th will receive priority consideration.
Responsibilities - Leadership & Oversight
Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to three full‑time supervisory staff.
Coordinate collaboration between production departments, front‑of‑house operations, and touring crews, and with other Utah Presents and University departments.
Represent the venue with professionalism under pressure, ensuring a positive experience for artists and clients.
Contribute to event operations where appropriate, providing redundancy for supervisors and staff during busy event periods.
Responsibilities - Budget & Administration
Prepare and monitor production budgets; oversee labor cost management through supervisors.
Ensure supervisors maintain lighting, sound, staging, and other production systems in excellent working order.
Approve department purchases and maintain accurate record‑keeping.
Make strategic decisions on equipment investments, upgrades, and rentals in consultation with supervisors.
Contribute technical expertise to contracts and negotiations.
Oversee adherence to technical policies, safety protocols, and industry compliance across all departments.
Oversee department‑related projects, including coordination with University Facilities, Projects, or other outside vendors.
Responsibilities - Event Production Management
Advance all technical and production needs with touring companies, artists, and promoters, ensuring a clean handoff to the Technical Director and other supervisors for execution.
Work with the Technical Director to approve and distribute production schedules, load‑in/load‑out plans, and crew calls created with input from department supervisors.
Act as the lead venue contact for visiting production teams, resolving cross‑department issues or coordinating delegation to supervisors.
Post‑event, review reports for accuracy in event settlements and ensure all vendor invoices are accurate, paid, and recorded.
Responsibilities - Staff & Crew Management
Manage department supervisors and full‑ and part‑time staff; collaborate with the Technical Director to oversee recruitment, scheduling, and payroll approval of all part‑time technicians.
Support supervisors in training, evaluating, and leading their teams.
Build a collaborative and respectful work environment across technical disciplines.
Qualifications - Additional Requirements Knowledge And Skills
Demonstrated success supervising multiple department leads (technical, lighting, audio, staging).
Broad working knowledge of live sound, lighting, rigging, staging, and venue operations; experience with touring production a plus.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a wide range of collaborators.
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and venue safety standards.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, stage plots, lighting plots, and audio schematics.
Knowledge of crew scheduling, labor rules, and cost control in a union or non‑union environment.
Ability to manage multiple production and project budgets.
Familiarity with required university and department software.
Ability to understand and follow university policies.
Physical Abilities
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50‑75 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously during long shifts, including load‑ins and load‑outs.
Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and use aerial lifts safely.
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, and perform other physically demanding tasks.
Ability to work in varied environments, including dark spaces, loud environments, and fluctuating temperatures.
Adequate vision and hearing to operate and evaluate production equipment safely.
Ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by event schedules.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively in high‑pressure or emergency situations.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or one year of education for two years of related work experience) and 4–6 years of progressively more responsible management experience. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing personnel and processes to ensure department smooth operation. Completion of required supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. A master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined.
Employment Information Full‑time, weekdays, nights, and weekends as event schedules demand. Location: Campus. Pay Range: $65,000 – $75,000. Close Date: 10/31/2025. Apply at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/189856.
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Priority Consideration Applications received before October 24th will receive priority consideration.
Responsibilities - Leadership & Oversight
Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to three full‑time supervisory staff.
Coordinate collaboration between production departments, front‑of‑house operations, and touring crews, and with other Utah Presents and University departments.
Represent the venue with professionalism under pressure, ensuring a positive experience for artists and clients.
Contribute to event operations where appropriate, providing redundancy for supervisors and staff during busy event periods.
Responsibilities - Budget & Administration
Prepare and monitor production budgets; oversee labor cost management through supervisors.
Ensure supervisors maintain lighting, sound, staging, and other production systems in excellent working order.
Approve department purchases and maintain accurate record‑keeping.
Make strategic decisions on equipment investments, upgrades, and rentals in consultation with supervisors.
Contribute technical expertise to contracts and negotiations.
Oversee adherence to technical policies, safety protocols, and industry compliance across all departments.
Oversee department‑related projects, including coordination with University Facilities, Projects, or other outside vendors.
Responsibilities - Event Production Management
Advance all technical and production needs with touring companies, artists, and promoters, ensuring a clean handoff to the Technical Director and other supervisors for execution.
Work with the Technical Director to approve and distribute production schedules, load‑in/load‑out plans, and crew calls created with input from department supervisors.
Act as the lead venue contact for visiting production teams, resolving cross‑department issues or coordinating delegation to supervisors.
Post‑event, review reports for accuracy in event settlements and ensure all vendor invoices are accurate, paid, and recorded.
Responsibilities - Staff & Crew Management
Manage department supervisors and full‑ and part‑time staff; collaborate with the Technical Director to oversee recruitment, scheduling, and payroll approval of all part‑time technicians.
Support supervisors in training, evaluating, and leading their teams.
Build a collaborative and respectful work environment across technical disciplines.
Qualifications - Additional Requirements Knowledge And Skills
Demonstrated success supervising multiple department leads (technical, lighting, audio, staging).
Broad working knowledge of live sound, lighting, rigging, staging, and venue operations; experience with touring production a plus.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a wide range of collaborators.
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and venue safety standards.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, stage plots, lighting plots, and audio schematics.
Knowledge of crew scheduling, labor rules, and cost control in a union or non‑union environment.
Ability to manage multiple production and project budgets.
Familiarity with required university and department software.
Ability to understand and follow university policies.
Physical Abilities
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50‑75 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously during long shifts, including load‑ins and load‑outs.
Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and use aerial lifts safely.
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, and perform other physically demanding tasks.
Ability to work in varied environments, including dark spaces, loud environments, and fluctuating temperatures.
Adequate vision and hearing to operate and evaluate production equipment safely.
Ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by event schedules.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively in high‑pressure or emergency situations.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or one year of education for two years of related work experience) and 4–6 years of progressively more responsible management experience. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing personnel and processes to ensure department smooth operation. Completion of required supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. A master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined.
Employment Information Full‑time, weekdays, nights, and weekends as event schedules demand. Location: Campus. Pay Range: $65,000 – $75,000. Close Date: 10/31/2025. Apply at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/189856.
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