Production Manager Job at Solomon Page , Glendale, CA

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  • Solomon Page
  • Glendale, CA

Job Description

Well known entertainment brand is seeking an experienced Production Manager to support large-scale, high-profile special events. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented production professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at balancing planning, logistics, budgeting, and onsite operations. The Production Manager will work closely with the Event Producer and cross-functional partners to ensure seamless execution from pre-production through load-out, providing both strategic support and hands-on leadership onsite.

  • 9 month contract, FULL TIME hours
  • ONSITE in Glendale, CA
  • $39-44 per hour range

Responsibilities:

Production & Event Management

  • Support overall event planning, logistics, scheduling, and onsite operations

  • Assist with installation and deinstallation planning and execution

  • Participate in space reviews and production walkthroughs to maintain full event knowledge

  • Provide onsite operational support, including daily issue triage and coordination with area managers

  • Serve as evening point of contact until all guests have exited the venue

Budget & Schedule Management

  • Assist with event budget updates, estimates, invoice review, tracking actuals, and close-out documentation

  • Prepare budget revisions and chargeback documentation as needed

  • Track project schedules, follow up with teams on progress, and flag risks or changes

Vendor & Partner Coordination

  • Communicate with internal teams, sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, and operational partners to ensure alignment

  • Support exhibitor and production team needs by addressing questions and connecting stakeholders efficiently

  • Assist with guest logistics and operational communications

Meetings & Planning

  • Participate in production meetings, site visits, venue walkthroughs, and vendor meetings

  • Support all-hands meetings, orientation planning, and presentation development

  • Communicate status updates, risks, and next steps to the Event Producer

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain and update production schedules, budgets, and working files

  • Distribute documentation as required and provide final files at event close

  • Contribute to post-event reporting, after-action notes, and wrap-up meetings

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, Theater, or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in event production, production management, or a similar role

  • Strong experience managing budgets, estimates, invoicing, and reporting

  • Working knowledge of technical event production (staging, video, audio, lighting)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Proven leadership ability with experience guiding teams and vendors

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver

  • Comfortable making decisions in real time and adapting to changing priorities

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

    If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. 

    The Solomon Page Distinction

    Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

    About Solomon Page

    Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

    Opportunity Awaits.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Freelance, Work at office, Afternoon shift,

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