Sr. Manager, Technical Production

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Technical Production will lead a critical aspect of the Worldwide Events organization, focusing on the intersection of live event and film production. This role requires a unique hybrid skillset to innovate and enhance how Apple connects with global audiences. The team is responsible for managing production workflows for various events, ensuring high-quality execution across diverse environments. Candidates should possess deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills to build and scale a high-performing production team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in live event production, film production, or hybrid production environments.
• Deep expertise in both live production and cinematic production workflows.
• Strong understanding of film production set operations and departmental roles.
• Advanced knowledge of widely used and leading-edge video codecs, formats, and recording systems.
• Strong understanding of color pipelines, LUT workflows, and color grading processes.
• Expertise in lighting design for both film and live environments.
• 5+ years of experience with LED display systems.
• 5+ years of experience in live and recorded audio production.
• Working knowledge of live streaming and broadcast infrastructure.
• Experience designing and executing power distribution and redundancy strategies.
• Proven experience leading productions in high-pressure environments.
• Experience with location scouting and production planning.
• Strong understanding of production storage systems and media management workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading production for global keynote events or large-scale corporate productions.
• Familiarity with advanced mobile production workflows.
• Experience with immersive and spatial audio formats.
• Strong understanding of emerging production technologies.
• Experience working in highly confidential environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and execution of all non-theater productions.
• Oversee the development of production workflows that integrate live broadcast and cinematic capture.
• Ensure alignment across infrastructure, signal flow, and execution strategy with Technical Operations and Stage Production teams.
• Deliver best-in-class production across a wide range of environments.
• Build and scale a high-performing production team.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and production quality in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being.
• Flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers, and resources for fitness and daily life.
• Fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance.
• Financial perks including stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage.
• Robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching, and paid volunteer hours.
• Deep product and partner discounts.