Production Stage Manager

The University of Arizona School of Theatre Film and Television is seeking a 9-month/Academic full-time production manager/rental manager (Production Specialist I). The person in this position will serve as production manager for a 3-5 show season. Duties include scheduling royalty negotiations responsibility for the production budget as well as coordinating screening schedules and serving as tech support for film programs as needed. This position also manages all facility rentals for our theatres and classrooms. The production manager will coordinate scheduling contracts and budgets for school events screenings and outside requestCK1.1s.

Will require occasional evening/weekends - a Flex Schedule may be incorporated.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health dental and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Creates and oversees the budgets for the individual shows within the TFTV Performance Season
• Manages all paperwork for guest directors designers etc. and communicates with the College business office
• Manages the master calendar and schedules for the TFTV Performance season (rehearsals performances tech schedulesload-in strike etc.)
• Supervises technical teams (scenic costumes lighting props sound) to make sure all departments are staying on schedule and within their respective budgets
• Attends and supervises all technical rehearsals to troubleshoot any issues
• Organizes and runs production meetings for individual performances
• Acts as a central hub between designers directors and crews
• Works with various rental houses to obtain the rights to productions and secures contracts royalty payments etc.
• Manages rentals from both the university as well as non-university customers in the Marroney Theatre and Tornabene Theatre
• Negotiates contracts and provides all paperwork for rentals
• Coordinating film screenings and provides tech support for film events

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong professional written communication skills.
• Well organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups and individuals.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to occasionally work out of hours.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelors degree in production management stage management or related field; or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional experience
• 2 years of relevant work experience in theaterproduction and/or management

• Experience working in a Higher Education setting.
• Strong organizational financial management and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience with professional stage productions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty designers directors and administrators