PRODUCTION MANAGER

FULL-TIME

Location: PARAMUS, NJ

Reports to: GM

Job ID: FULLPM01

Date Posted: 05/06/22

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ABOUT METRO MULTIMEDIA

Metro Multimedia was founded in the summer of 2004 to provide New York area show organizers a choice beyond the scope of national AV Companies. Our team members have a unique synergy that is not often replicated in any industry.

 

With passion, perseverance, and determination, Metro Multimedia was able to take a perception and identify it as a reality. The reality is that there is a need for a regional AV contractor, armed with homegrown talent, who can provide an experienced team to better serve difficult labor and logistical environment. Metro Multimedia has been able to thrive and double in revenue, human resources, and inventory over the last 10 years. With offices and preferred/ in-house services in New York, New Jersey, and Las Vegas, alongside locations in Orlando, Southern and Northern California, we are now a nationwide Audio-Visual Production Company to fulfill our clients' needs from coast to coast

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OVERVIEW

The Production Manager will be responsible for driving processes, improving show operations, overseeing the show team scheduling, be involved in all aspects of managing the client’s directive/vision when assigned to their own events. Working with the management team, the position also contributes to the development and implementation of 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 logistics of the event with the Metro Multimedia production teams to ensure CAD, equipment, trucking, and labor requests are executed through the project life cycle.

• Develop and share the project’s financial health report (MAPS file) with the Metro Multimedia finance team and General Manager weekly 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 geared toward production/account management excellence.

• Direct annual budgeting and planning process for key accounts.

• Develop and manage annual productivity improvements as it pertains to key accounts.

• Effectively execute existing long-term organizational strategies.

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QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Education​​

• Bachelor or Associate's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 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 pace, community environment.

• Excellent customer service skills.

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PREFERRED SKILLS​

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Familiar with A/V production software (Flex)

• Familiar with drafting software (CAD, Vectorworks)

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Flexible with travel to events outside of the tri-state area.