HireSparks AV Recruiting

Audiovisual Events Sr. Production Manager

HireSparks AV Recruiting  •  New York (Hybrid)  •  26 minutes ago
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HIRING IMMEDIATELY!!! Audiovisual Events Sr. Production Manager Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) Join our client’s team at a fast-growing, NYC-based audiovisual production company specializing in high-end live events, fashion shows, concerts, and experiential activations. We are seeking an experienced Sr. Production Manager to lead large-scale productions, oversee projects from planning through execution, and support the company’s continued growth. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, proven leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment. This is a hybrid position based in NYC, primarily on-site with occasional remote flexibility. Competitive compensation of up to $155k plus complete benefits! Responsibilities: Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of high-profile live events, fashion shows, concerts, and experiential productions. Manage project schedules, timelines, budgets, and production deliverables to ensure projects are completed successfully and on schedule. Create, review, and manage technical drawings and event layouts using Vectorworks or other CAD software. Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining clear communication and ensuring expectations are met throughout each project. Lead, delegate, and coordinate internal production staff, technical teams, crew members, and freelance personnel. Oversee technical equipment requirements, rentals, logistics, and production resources. Conduct site visits to monitor progress, address challenges, and ensure installations meet design specifications and client expectations. Collaborate with creative and technical teams to translate concepts into practical, executable production plans. Identify potential issues, make confident decisions, and resolve challenges in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. Requirements Requirements: 7+ years of experience in live events, production, or AV industry Proven experience managing large-scale, high-profile live events, fashion shows, concerts, or similar productions. Strong proficiency in Vectorworks or other CAD software for event planning and technical drawing. Strong proficiency with FLEX Rental Solutions. Previous leadership experience managing full-time employees, production crews, and freelance teams. Comprehensive understanding of live event AV systems, including audio, video, and lighting. Solid knowledge of rigging practices and safety standards, with the ability to communicate technical requirements and ensure safe installations. Strong understanding of production workflows, technical setups, equipment requirements, and event execution. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines without compromising quality. Confident decision-maker who can lead teams, delegate responsibilities, and navigate difficult conversations when necessary. Willingness to conduct onsite visits and remain actively involved throughout the production process.

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About HireSparks AV Recruiting

HireSparks AV Recruiting is the premier Executive Search Firm dedicated to the Audio Visual Integration & Manufacturing Industries. We spend every waking hour networking within this special industry.

CANDIDATES: Allow us to confidentially alert you to jobs on the horizon that meet your unique criteria for local, remote and relocation opportunities Worldwide! Sales Professionals, Crestron Certified and Cleared Professionals are in constant demand and we are your confidential eyes and ears.

AV MANUFACTURERS: We present you a 'Best Practices'​ head-hunting service dedicated to your industry, with the quantity and quality of candidates that you require to maintain and grow your business. No up-front fees, we bill you on your new employee's first day, with a 90 Day Guarantee.

AV INTEGRATORS: We are highly selective when agreeing to work with new clients in this category. As we do not recruit from our clients, we have to balance new business growth with a diminishing talent pool. Contact us soon before we stop accepting new clients altogether.

Michael Sparks was Director of Recruiting for Deloitte in Chicago IL . FFT was also a prime contractor on the largest Java project in history, the Chicago Board of Options Exchange wireless floor-trading system. More recently Michael was Director of the Mid-Atlantic region at Randstad, the largest employment firm in the world. Michael was hailed for turning around the two worst performing business units in North America into the two highest performing in Direct Hire in record time, and which remain so today. Prior to starting HireSparks AV Recruiting in June 2015, Michael Sparks was #1 nationally in Direct Hire Placements in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Myakka City, Florida
Year Founded
2015
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