Live Event Project Manager

Majic Productions is a Midwest-based sound, video and lighting production company that will blow you away with a perfect storm of creativity, passion, professionalism and expertise.

The Live Event Project Manager will be responsible for handling multiple events and projects at the same time. Events will vary in size, demand, location and timing. This is an onsite position in Waukesha, WI.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure flawless show runs
• Multifaceted communication between clients, vendors, coworkers and other departments
• Update and check over show orders using production knowledge and personal experience on show sites
• Create necessary spreadsheets and timelines
• Communicate with clients constantly - while in office, onsite, and after business hours
• Direct production in client-facing communication leading up to the event
• Own decisions that are in the best interest of the client, staff, and the company
• Take ownership of difficult situations onsite in order to better the event experience
• Be present onsite for events as needed
• Ability to learn audiovisual to better serve clients, coworkers and self
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in event management
• Be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and long event days
• Adapt to a changing hospitality schedule
• Ability to work in multiple environments: office days, show runs and jumping in to help other departments where needed
• Travel as required
• Comfortable driving large vehicles, ie: a 24’ truck with equipment
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand for 12+ hours
• Comfortable working at heights, such as: ladders and lifts.

Preferred Experience

• Audiovisual knowledge
• Event producer background
• Vendor ordering and coordination
• Project management