ABOUT METRO MULTIMEDIA
In 2004, MetroMultimedia was founded to provide event organizers with an experienced audio-visual production team on a local level that could deliver customized, industry-leading solutions without the challenges of working with a complex national organization.
From coast to coast, our expert engineers take pride in maintaining strong relationships with venue management, event organizers, union leaders, and the community around them. It's that familiarity that enables us to create the most efficient and effective solutions for a wide range of clients, leading to hundreds of successful events, year after year.
Over the past two decades, our firm has doubled in size, including staff, revenue, and inventory, allowing us to offer in-house services in five key regions - New York, New Jersey, Las Vegas, Florida, and California. Each year, MetroMultimedia produces more than 400 events a year nationwide and maintains a 98% retention rate for our year-over-year business, reinforcing our unwavering commitment to our clients and stakeholders.
OVERVIEW
The Production Manager will drive processes, improve show operations, oversee the show team schedule, and manage the client's directive/vision when assigned to their own events. Working with the management team, the position also contributes to developing and implementing organizational strategies, policies, and practices.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review client RFP/RFQ and generate quotes, ensuring the sale is financially viable for the organization and presenting the proposal/quote to the client. Update quote proposal through the bid process.
- The Production Manager will coordinate the event's logistics with the Metro Multimedia operations teams to ensure CAD, equipment, trucking, and labor requests are executed through the project life cycle.
- Develop and regularly share the project's financial health report (P&L) with the Metro Multimedia finance team and General Manager through the project's life cycle.
- Improve the operational systems processes and policies in support of the organization's mission - specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process, and organizational planning.
- Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative toward production/account management excellence.
- Develop and manage annual productivity improvements as it pertains to key accounts.
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum five to seven years of experience in the Audio-Visual industry
- Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives. Budget development and oversight experience
- Excellent people manager, open to direction, collaborative work style, and commitment to executing client's vision with high-quality standards.
- Excels at operating in a fast-paced, community environment
- Excellent customer service skills
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiar with A/V production software (Flex)
- Familiar with drafting software (CAD, Vectorworks)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Flexible with weekends and event show hours.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (that offers varying levels of coverage and accessibility)
- Company-provided Life Insurance
- Elective Dental and Vision
- Start with three weeks of PTO
- 401k (after one year of employment)