Job description

Assistant Production Manager- Events

Reporting to the Senior Production Manager , You will be responsible for delivering, with the project and creative teams, all production and technical aspects of projects. This includes full management of operations and procurement with a focus on supplier relationship management.

Key areas of responsibility

Work closely with the Creative and Project teams to examine project briefs and determine their requirements and needs in order to submit a production budget

Identify the most suitable suppliers (including contractors, artists and freelancers) and innovative techniques to bring the concept to life

Coordinate and broaden vendor/partner relationships that will enhance event capabilities in terms of quality of service and product innovation

Support Project Managers by providing detailed (itemized) budgets

Regularly negotiate best possible rates with suppliers in order to add value to the project

Ensure that the overall financial integrity of the budget is maintained

Provide production direction for the projects concept and assess the feasibility of a project’s concept and find the best ways to interpret it using the most advanced techniques in A/V as well as special effects

Organize effective site visits to create proper technical plans & equipment lists as per the event concept and needs, taking into consideration the health & safety regulations

Estimate the time required to complete the work and provide negotiated quotes, estimative budgets and planning of execution to finalize the overall project budget

Establish risks as well as health & safety management survey for each project and ensure the most appropriate solutions are found and respected

Post Production

Supervise all aspects of the project such as the good technical execution & delivery of the project as per the concept guidelines

Follow-up with the Project Managers and suppliers for any improvement or alterations required for the set up

Manage all of the operations of the technical suppliers & contractors onsite to ensure that the technical teams follow the code of conduct policies as well as the quality standards of company’s International, the clients & venue

Manage all the technical resources within the budget

Work very closely with show caller to create and execute cue sheets

Keep daily reports of the work in progress to share during on site meetings with the Production Manager and Project Manager