Sr Manager, Creative Live Events Technical Production
Job Description Summary
Creative Live Events Technical Production is the ultimate gig for someone who has the love for designing creative live event spaces and leading technology solutions. We're looking for someone with a great attitude, loves to explore the latest and greatest technology innovations in staging and immersive design, and can manage complex show requirements.
What's In It For You?
We're glad you asked, because we love our answer and think you will too. Here's a little taste of our best-in-class benefits package and award-winning employee culture:
- We all have lives and responsibilities outside of work, and we respect that. We have an exceptional work/life balance at Cox, with accommodating work schedules and flexible time-off policies.
- Our talent is paid what they're worth with a competitive salary package and top-notch bonus & incentive plans.
- We help you prepare for the future with a 401(k) (that we'll generously match), life insurance and disability insurance.
- You'll enjoy a generous suite of healthcare benefits with various deductible options, along with pharmacy benefits, Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options, counseling for mental wellness and more.
- Looking to grow your family? Rest assured you'll have access to our inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
- Want to volunteer in your community? We encourage that, and even offer paid hours for you to do so.
- Our employees enjoy discounts on computers, entertainment, travel and more.
- Continuing education and professional development are important, and at Cox we offer both.
- We all love our pets-whether they walk, crawl, fly, swim or slither-and we're happy to supply insurance for them as well.
Believe it or not, there's even more than that! We have a veritable smorgasbord of benefits at Cox, giving you the freedom to pick and choose what works best for you and your family.
What You'll Do
The Creative Live Events Technical Production Sr Manager will lead technological solutions for live events, including partnering with the creative team to design sets and in-room designs, explore new innovations within the event space, build meaningful shows for our partners, and direct live event production teams. The Creative Live Events Technical Production Sr Manager works closely with the Event Producer, Live Events Director, content creators, and project managers.
Additionally, The Creative Live Events Technical Production Sr Manager works closely with projector managers and producers to staff projects and manage freelancers and vendors.
Responsibilities
- Lead technology solutions for live events and immersive projects
- Lead/design in-room staging
- Manages Creative and Video staff schedules and workload in approved technology
- Monitors daily, weekly, and monthly load balancing and makes resource allocations adjustments daily
- Work directly with the live events producer
- Manages client production priorities and scheduling conflicts
- Manages freelancer onboarding, contracts, and relationships
- Maintains professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values
- Reviews event SOW estimates + timelines
- Reviews work-back schedules and maps to existing resources, identifying over-allocated resources
- Meets with all creative teams to review progress and anticipate workflow issues
Who You Are
We've established that you're a great master of organization and logistics. You're also a collaborator who accepts feedback, meets deadlines, and is committed to excellent work.
- BA/BS Degree with at least 8+ years of relevant experience, OR MS Degree with at least 6+ years of relevant experience, OR Ph.D. with at least 3 years of relevant work experience, OR at least 12 years of relevant work experience with no degree
- 3+ years of experience in a management/leadership role, managing crews and timelines.
- Proven ability to resource teams of dozens of employees.
- 10 years of technical experience working in a live event environment (preferred)
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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