Production Stage Manager - San Diego Symphony Orchestra

General Summary:

The Production Stage Manager, reporting to the Director of Production, works as a member of the production & stage management team to manage all aspects of day-to-day concert production to ensure successful performances and to maintain a positive relationship with San Diego Symphony Orchestra members and visiting high profile artists at Jacobs Music Hall, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and a variety of other locations and venues in southern California. This position requires extensive experience working with an orchestra but be able to pivot out of classical programming and into popular programming with and without the orchestra. This is a full-time, year-round position with a schedule very heavy in events during the summer and fall seasons at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego’s newest premier destination for live music.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Working as part of a team, manage all aspects of production planning and advancing of concerts for the San Diego Symphony at the Jacobs Music Center and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, as well as run outs and community concerts which take place in other venues in southern California with both orchestral events and non-orchestral events.
• Review guest artist riders and execute/distribute production plans, in conjunction with the Director of Production, Artistic staff, Music Director, guest conductors and their management teams.
• Create and distribute production summaries, run of show plans, and stage plots for all assigned productions.
• Act as liaison between guest artists, technical personnel, venue, and Symphony musicians.
• Collaborate with visiting performing groups to ensure that production needs are met within the parameters of Jacobs Music Center or The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.
• Rent Backline, production equipment and instruments as needed for all assigned productions.
• Directly supervise stagehands for all assigned concerts.
• Be present and serve as leader at assigned productions for load-in/set-up, rehearsals, and load-out, including equipment transport and tracking
• Proactively anticipate potential staging concerns, such as intricate stage changes, staff/crew training, temperature, lighting, or safety, and effectively problem-solve before the beginning of any given service.
• Use Vectorworks to create stage plots, accounting for spacing and equipment requirements of each program and at all applicable designated performance venues/spaces.
• Share in stage management (call/run all types of shows) concert duty with production management team, heavy in night and weekend requirements.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all departments within the SDSO including the Music Director, Orchestra, stage crew, senior management, artist managers, guest conductors, guest artists, and outside vendors.
• Coordinate and communicate information related to lighting effects, seat holds and kills, and reserved parking for concerts at Jacobs Music Center or The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park to necessary departments.
• Supervise inventory and maintenance of Association owned instruments and equipment.
• Confirm, collect, and manage venue information when performing in other venues.
• Assist in preparing outside venues for arrival of Association on event days.
• Record and archive production information for all assigned concerts.
• Share in department responsibility of managing all production and logistical arrangements for tours, both for personnel and cargo. Accompany the orchestra on tours and run outs.
• Manage budgets for all assigned productions.
• Assist Director of Production and Vice-President, Artistic Administration in settlement process.
• Assist in production management responsibilities with preparation of weekly IATSE payroll, as assigned.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and overseeing employee safety at work in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines as well as established SDSO protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Abilities:

• Proven knowledge of the music and entertainment industry.
• A minimum 6 years of relevant experience, at least 3 in orchestra and 3 in popular programming (can be simultaneous experience) and/or general theatrical experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Vectorworks software.
• Ability to read music is preferred.
• Touring experience preferred.
• Experience working with AEG, Live Nation, and other promoters.
• Proven leadership and project management.
• General knowledge of artists and repertoire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, drafting software.
• Ability to:
• Deal tactfully at all levels
• Focus on many projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with high volume of work.
• Work effectively in a highly collaborative and communicative team environment.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Dedication and commitment to engage in and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the staff, vendors, and within interactions with the surrounding community is a must.
• Ability to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

 General Requirements: 

• Regular, predictable attendance required for numerous evening and weekend work shifts.
• Available to work regular business hours in addition to evenings, weekends and some holidays as required.
• Able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to pick up and move a minimum of 25 lbs.

Working Conditions: 

• Normal office working conditions: sitting at a desk and computer terminal for long periods of time, typing and computer work, light to moderate lifting. 
• Normal backstage working conditions: standing for long periods of time, light to moderate lifting, noisy atmosphere.

Benefits

Pay Range:

$85,000.00-$90,000.00 annually

 Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance; life, AD&D, and long-and short-term disability insurance; FSA; paid sick days, vacation days and holidays; 401(k) plan.

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The San Diego Symphony provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to being a workplace in which every employee has equitable opportunities and support, and experiences a sense of belonging. Individuals with diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences are encouraged to apply.