The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is seeking a Director of Production to lead all technical production operations across PNE venues, including concerts, festivals, trade shows, sports, and special events. The successful candidate will have a strong technical expertise in audio, lighting, video, rigging, and power systems, as well as excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre, Event Production, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 10 years in live event or venue production, including at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing multi-venue or arena-scale operations or touring management
- Demonstrated experience managing concerts, sporting events, exhibitions, and large public gatherings
- Proven experience working with IATSE or similar stagehand unions
- Strong technical expertise in audio, lighting, video, rigging, and power systems
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent budgeting, estimating, and financial management abilities
- Proficiency in production and venue management software (e.g., AutoCAD, Vectorworks, VenueOps, Microsoft Office)
- Ability to multitask and manage high-pressure environments with professionalism and calm
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the event schedule
- Successful candidates must undergo a Criminal Record Check
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity for free or discounted tickets to shows, events, sports games, and much more
- Staff discounts for Playland, The Fair, and Fright Nights, as well as all PNE Food Stands
