Production Manager - Advancing & Logistics

We're looking for a Production Manager to join our team in Berlin, responsible for the day-to-day pre-production and advancing of live shows across the Otherworldly roster. 

This is a hands-on operational role requiring prior experience in live music advancing, tour management, or booking operations. 

Responsibilities 

• Advance confirmed shows end-to-end, from deal confirmation through to show completion
• Communicate directly with promoters and venues to confirm schedules, production, and technical requirements
• Identify and resolve technical, contractual, or logistical issues, escalating where necessary
• Book and manage artist travel and accommodation with a grounded understanding of touring realities and artist wellbeing
• Work closely with department heads to ensure clear communication and smooth handover
• Be on top of all internal calendars, advancing documents, and show files, keeping them accurate and up to date

Requirements 

• Proven experience in live music pre-production, advancing, tour management, booking operations, or similar applicable role
• Highly organised with formidable attention to detail
• Practical experience booking artist travel and managing touring logistics
• Knowledge of deal structures and show contracts, ability to flag and escalate if inconsistencies arise
• Fluent in Google Workspace and comfortable working with and building upon existing operational systems
• A working knowledge of:
  - Technical riders, stage plots, input lists, and production requirements
  - How promoters, venues, and production teams operate
• Based in Berlin 

This role will initially be on a Freelance, part-time basis - working 2 days per week in person at our office in Berlin. 

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse team and reducing barriers to working in music. Priority will be given to applications from people with refugee backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, BIPoC, disabled people, people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and others from marginalised communities underrepresented in the music industry. 

To apply, please send over your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.