Live Events Production Manager

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. 

 

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

 

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

 

BCD Meetings & Events: Production Manager

Picture producing a big Hollywood movie – finding actors, scheduling shoots, booking travel, helping put together proposals for new scenes, managing files – that’s kind of like what this role is.

 

The Production Manager plays a key role on the L37 team, working with the producers to support clients on their events, from a technical standpoint. The position is hands on, preparing and managing L37 equipment and working on events and broadcasts over 300 attendees. All while working closely with the Senior Production Manager and Director of Event Management, supporting their events as well.

 

This person is an organized, independent, detail-oriented, creative, and flexible team player who is willing to go the extra mile while maintaining work-life-balance. This position reports to the Senior Production Manager.

 

If this sounds like you, then send us a cover letter, resume, references, and favorite movie quote, and we’ll get back to you.

 

As a Production Manager, you will:

• Plan two to three small and medium sized (up to 500 attendee) broadcasts and in-person events per month, including diagramming using VWX, scheduling, ordering equipment and labor, and logistics
• Manage and operate the L37 studio and location studio events
• Monitoring technical timelines and sticking to tight schedules
• Handling changes with quick precision – both onsite and in pre-production
• Working in the intricacies of virtual events and broadcast platforms
• Prepare and QC Production and Content owned equipment for events
• Manage meetings on zoom, Brightcove, teams, etc. per client needs
• Assist Senior Production Manager and Director of Event Management on larger events
• Organize and maintain equipment storage facility
• On-site operation of events, including Technical Directing and show positions based on experience

You are good at:

• Verbal and written communication
• Multi-tasking
• Working with tight deadlines and quick turn arounds
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/PPT etc.), Keynote, Mac
• Lifting up to 50lbs and working with equipment and large cases
• Understanding of audio, video, LED, lighting, power, and rigging

You might also have:

• Vectorworks experience
• Technical operation and/or management experience
• Blackmagic switcher operation
• Yamaha mixer operation
• Troubleshooting efficiently in high pressure circumstance

You should know:

• This role is hybrid, with 3 days a week in the Chicago office and on-site travel
• Travel for this role is 30-40%, international and domestic
• A valid driver’s license is required
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in theater or live events is required
• Our standard working hours are 9:00 AM -5:00 PM with an hour break. Onsite is 10 hour day standards with a one hour break.

How to apply:

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THE PERKS

 

Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

 

Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

 

Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No mat