TITLE PRODUCTION MANAGER - LIVE EVENTS
DESCRIPTION Mills James has a new opportunity for a Live Event Production Manager to grow the events team. This position handles project leadership and technical expertise for live events, virtual broadcasts and experiences.
What You'll Do
As a Live Event Production Manager at Mills James in Cincinnati, you'll play a leading role in bringing high-impact live and virtual events to life. You'll provide project leadership, technical oversight, and on-site management to ensure seamless event execution that exceeds client expectations. This role is central to our success, requiring a balance of production expertise, client service, and operational excellence.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Managing all aspects of live event production, including setup, execution, and teardown
• Leading and supervising technical crews, both internal and external, across multiple events
• Acting as the primary liaison between clients, vendors, and internal teams throughout the production lifecycle
• Overseeing technical elements such as lighting, audio, video, rigging, streaming, and staging
• Developing and managing event budgets, approving change orders, and reconciling post-event documentation
• Creating and updating CAD-based technical drawings and event layouts
• Coordinating venue logistics, including power, rigging, security, and vendor services
• Scheduling and attending client meetings, site surveys, and planning sessions—both in person and virtually
• Assisting with travel arrangements and equipment logistics for regional and national events
• Using project management tools and software to ensure accuracy and accountability
• Promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and creative excellence
• Supporting and collaborating with leadership to uphold company standards and pricing models
• Filling technical roles during events as needed
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
What You'll Bring
To thrive in this role, you should have:
• A bachelor's degree in event production, technical theater, media production, or related field—or equivalent experience
• At least four years of live event production experience, preferably in corporate or agency settings
• Proven ability to design and operate professional-grade audio, video, lighting, and streaming systems
• Experience with CAD-based tools (such as Vectorworks or AutoCAD) for event layouts and room configurations
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and best practices in live production environments
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to lead in high-pressure environments
• High flexibility and adaptability, with availability to travel and work evenings or weekends as needed
• A valid driver's license; passport and DOT medical card may be required for travel
Why Mills James
At Mills James, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, engage, and connect. As a leading creative media company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, we serve clients nationwide with live events, broadcast production, digital content, and immersive experiences.
Joining our team means:
• Working on exciting projects for Fortune 500 companies and national brands
• Collaborating with passionate, forward-thinking professionals
• Having access to ongoing training and development opportunities
• Receiving a comprehensive benefits package, including:
o Medical, dental, and vision coverage
o 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with company match
o Paid time off and holiday pay
o Wellness programs and employee assistance
Help us deliver extraordinary experiences.
POSITION REQUIREMENTSFULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time
LOCATION Cincinnati, Ohio
POST INTERNAL DAYS 0
NUMBER OF OPENINGS 1
REQ NUMBER LIV-25-00018
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONMills James is a full-service production company of nearly 240 event and video professionals with offices, production facilities, and hospitality properties throughout five states and two time zones. Our mission is to craft and deliver experiences that deepen human connections and inspire people to care and act.
We offer robust career opportunities, a Pre-Professional program for recent college graduates, and freelance opportunities.
EOE STATEMENT Mills James, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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