Production Manager - Live Events (Remote)

About The Role Location: Remote; involves regular travel to event destinations Do you have production experience, a talent for keeping projects and teams on track, and a positive, can-do attitude? Would you like to help make world-class meetings and special events come to life for Fortune and Global 500 clients? This could be a fantastic opportunity for you! Morley operates domestic and international meetings and events for top industry clients. As a Production Manager, you’ll be the project navigator who keeps the production/project team moving. You’ll work under the support and direction of the Producer and in partnership with clients, Morley operations staff and production suppliers as we work together to plan and execute live events. What You’ll Do Schedule and produce meetingsRecord and distribute project discovery notesPre-production – plan and track production deliverablesManage and communicate production objectivesCreate, manage and distribute the production timeline to keep the team on trackTrack, review, maintain and reconcile the production budgetForecast and administer production accounts payableInventory program content and assetsManage pre-production and on-site materials and mediaCoordinate and distribute production direction and info on siteCreate and manage production schedulesManage crew logistics, travel and expensesTrack and distribute the production run-of-showHandle on-site administration, venue logistics and production management for production staff and crewUltimately, successfully deliver the production to the client What to Expect: Schedule & Travel Our work requires the flexibility to travel (approx. 15-35% of the time) and accommodate a varied schedule. This role involves: Initial on-site training:Five to 10 days at our corporate headquarters – Saginaw, MichiganTravel arrangements, lodging and cost reimbursement providedDaily operations:Remote – work from homeMonday through Friday8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern | 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central | 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain | 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern time After-hours support at times (high-priority or timely projects, or to fit client schedules)Planned meetings/events:Travel on locationSchedule varies; includes nights/weekendsPotential ad-hoc travel (e.g., venue selection, pre-production site visits) Questions Before You Apply? Live chat with a Morley Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist: careers.morleycompanies.comChat hours:M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern | 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central | 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mountain | 5 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pacific timeClosed on some holidays. TA will respond to after-hours questions the next business day. Skills For Success Required Skills Abilities:Multitasking (many projects, various stages of pre-production and production)Attention to detailStrong initiative (self-starter, owns projects, effectively guides team through collaborative objectives)Sense of timing and urgencySkills:End-to-end project managementOrganizational (project tracking, archiving and digital asset management)Communication (keeps Producer and team informed and moving forward)People skills (client- and crew-facing, with positive encouragement and attitude)Administrative and organizationalTechnology:Comprehensive knowledge/working use of MS OfficeKnowledge of, or ability to learn, MS Teams Eligibility Requirements Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screenCollege degree and/or relevant experience in live event production planning and execution with high school diploma or equivalentDemonstrated understanding of creative and practical productionAble and willing to travel and accommodate a variable schedule (per above) Nice to Have An understanding and working use of CADA working knowledge of photography, videography and related editing platformsPractical experience in stage management and/or basic audio/visual operational skillsWorking relationships/partnerships with vendors and contractors in the event production industryCAPM and/or PMP certification Remote Work Requirements Michigan residentHigh-speed internet access at homeSecluded and distraction-free work environment Why Join Our Morley Family At Morley, your paycheck is just the start – add in health coverage, wellness resources and financial benefits, and you get a total compensation package designed to support you in work and in life. Health & Wellness Benefits Medical and prescription coverageDental and vision insurancePaid time offAssociate wellness program with rewards for annual checkupsPrograms to quit tobacco use and manage chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma) Financial Benefits 401(k) with matchFlexible spending account (FSA)Life insuranceCompany-paid short- and long-term disability insurance Benefits To Make Your Life Easier 24/7 online access to doctors through Teladoc24/7 nurse help deskPatient advocacy with free 24/7 support for benefit questions and claimsGuidance for family, financial and estate planning (including wills) About Morley Our mission is to deliver extraordinary experiences. We do this by leading with humility, embracing everyone, sweating the details and moving mountains (making the impossible possible) – for our associates and for the world-leading companies that partner with us. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote a caring and respectful work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@morleynet.com. Thank you for your interest in Morley. Notices Morley utilizes E-Verify during onboarding for all hires. Click here to learn more about E-Verify: https://mrly.info/bau and your right to work: https://mrly.info/7woClick here to view Morley’s CCPA Notice for applicants in California: https://info.morleynet.com/ccpaClick here to view Morley's privacy policy: https://info.morleynet.com/morley-privacy-policy