Production Manager- Austin West Riverside

AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment for over 20 years, hosting more than 160 million guests, 10,000 shows, and 22,000 events annually worldwide. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, leveraging our 300+ venues, sports franchises, music brands, entertainment districts, ticketing platform, and sponsorship activations to create memorable moments. Our business values diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, reflecting the artists, athletes, and fans we serve while supporting the communities we operate in.

About the role

The Manager, Production is responsible for advancing and managing all production-related aspects of assigned events and shows. This role leads the production team in developing and executing comprehensive event plans that align with contractual requirements and production objectives. The Production Manager oversees show budgets, tracks expenses, and ensures all production, venue, and artist requirements are met. This position coordinates resources, manages logistics, and maintains high execution standards to deliver successful events and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact/liaison for the venue.
• Assist all parties in determining production capabilities and estimating show costs for each event.
• Advance and coordinate all technical aspects of events, including artist/client logistics, production rentals, stage labor, parking, runners, security, hospitality needs, and preparation of day-of-show schedules.
• Advance all aspects within the terms and budget parameters of artist/client contracts; negotiate solutions to obstacles while ensuring contract and budget adherence.
• Track and document all production expenses.
• Communicate advance information in a timely manner to all personnel, vendors, and artist contacts, confirming accuracy and understanding.
• Oversee day-of-show production from load-in through load-out, ensuring operational quality and preparedness from all production departments.
• Resolve production issues as they arise; direct day-of-show operations such as hospitality, security meetings, and guest lists.
• Maintain the production schedule and run of show; supervise production staff, ensuring breaks and meals comply with local rules.
• Prepare and present all production expenses for settlement; may handle show settlement, artist payments, and close-out procedures for accounting.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training production staff as required; supervise, manage, and evaluate staff, including time and attendance, task management, and conflict resolution.
• Determine staffing needs for each production and schedule accordingly; review, approve, and submit payroll.
• Maintain and safeguard the venue’s technical assets through preventative maintenance schedules and inventories.
• May represent production management or promoters at other locations, venues, or projects as directed.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree (4-year) in a related field.
• 4–6 years of related professional experience.
• Experience interpreting event contracts and developing accurate production budgets.
• Prior experience in the music industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of technical aspects of concert and live event production, including staging, lighting, and sound.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve logistical and technical challenges.
• Strong ability to create, manage, and maintain event production budgets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to learn additional business systems.
• Previous management experience with an emphasis on conflict resolution and team leadership.
• Performs well under pressure and thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Highly flexible and able to work long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Pay

$71,477.46 - $80,000.00 annually. This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Company-paid basic life insurance; voluntary life insurance options.
• Parental leave.
• 401k Plan with a current employer match of 3%.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Wellness offerings.