Production & Management
Production Manager Jobs in San Francisco
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About the Production Manager Role
A Production Manager handles the logistics, budget, vendors, and timeline for a live event. They coordinate equipment rentals, crew scheduling, shipping, and site surveys — making sure every piece of the production puzzle is in place before the crew arrives. PMs bridge the gap between the client's vision and the technical team's execution.
What You'll Do
- •Manage production budgets and vendor relationships
- •Coordinate equipment rental, shipping, and logistics
- •Schedule crew and manage labor calls
- •Conduct site surveys and advance venues
- •Create and maintain the production timeline
Gear You Should Know
Production management software, CAD/drafting tools, Budgeting spreadsheets, Scheduling platforms
What Production Managers Charge in San Francisco
Based on Truss marketplace data for San Francisco, CA. Your rate depends on experience, specializations, and gear ownership.
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Set Your Own Rate
You decide what you charge. No agency setting rates for you. Your rate, your terms.
Keep 100%
No commission, no platform fees on your earnings. What producers pay is what you keep.
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