Overview

The Director of Production is responsible for overseeing all technical and production aspects of events held at the amphitheater, including concerts, family shows, sporting events, and special events. This role ensures the seamless execution of event production by managing staff, coordinating with clients and promoters, and maintaining all production systems and equipment. The Director serves as the primary liaison between touring production teams, event organizers, and internal departments to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality events.

This role pays an annual salary of $95,000-$110,000 and is bonus eligible

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until December 31, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of event production including lighting, sound, video, staging, rigging, and related technical services.
• Serve as the amphitheater’s primary contact for touring production managers, ensuring all event requirements are met.
• Coordinate production needs for concerts, sporting events, family shows, and other amphitheater events.
• Develop and manage event production budgets; track costs and ensure financial accountability.
• Schedule, train, and supervise stagehands, riggers, and other production staff.
• Maintain all production equipment and systems; ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with operations, event services, and facility management teams to ensure smooth event execution.
• Create and manage production timelines, advance show details, data sheets, and confirm technical requirements.
• Lead event load-ins, rehearsals, and load-outs; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on-site.
• Maintain strong relationships with promoters, team representatives, and vendors.
• Stay current on industry technology, safety protocols, and production best practices.
• Assist as needed in all event production and coordination across all OVG Savannah properties including Enmarket Arena, Johnny Mercer Theatre and any future projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater, Production Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in live event or sports venue production management.
• Strong knowledge of concert and touring production requirements in amphitheater, theatre or arena operations, and sports event presentation.
• Proven experience managing technical crews and union/non-union labor.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, rigging plots, and production riders.
• Proficiency with event production systems, sound, lighting, and video equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by event schedules.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced, event-driven environment with nontraditional hours.
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and working at heights.
• Exposure to loud environments during events.