Manager, Live Technical Production

At the San Francisco 49ers, our mission is simple but powerful: to create meaningful moments that inspire and connect. Whether it’s on the field, in the community, or behind the scenes, we’re united by the belief that the work we do has the power to bring people together and leave a lasting impact. Success here takes more than passion; it’s about bringing your best to every challenge. We thrive by balancing priorities with precision, making thoughtful decisions in fast‑paced environments, and always looking ahead to what’s next. Our team is built on core competencies that shape how we work: adaptability, integrity, collaboration, strong communication, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Together, these qualities fuel our ability to deliver world‑class experiences for our fans, partners, and community. If you’re excited about being part of a supportive team where you can develop your skills, share your ideas, and help make a difference, we’d love to have you join us. Position Summary The Manager of Live Technical Production is responsible for managing the 49ers’ live event presentation technical production. This role oversees the day‑to‑day loading, configuration, and operation of game‑day elements within the venue content management system (Ross CMS) and ensures the successful delivery of high‑quality, reliable technical production. The Manager leads and coordinates part‑time, freelance, and contracted game‑day operators (70+) required to staff control room and technical production positions for 49ers home games and serves as the primary liaison for the Live Events department with Levi’s Stadium Broadcast A/V, Stadium Operations, Stadium Engineering, and internal partners to align production needs with venue capabilities. In addition to 49ers games, this role supports the control room production crew for publicly ticketed events held at Levi’s Stadium, including logistics, parking, and credentialing. Responsibilities & Duties Event Crewing & Staffing Operations Serves as the primary point of contact for all control room technical production positions Coordinates, schedules, and assigns crew and support personnel for live productions, owning the end‑to‑end crewing process Forecasts staffing needs based on production calendars, show scope, and operational timelines Builds and maintains production rosters, confirms availability, manages backfills, and ensures shift coverage Maintains and updates the master scheduling matrix, including crew availability, bookings, and assignments Ensures all scheduled personnel are properly briefed, prepared, and credentialed prior to on‑site shifts Manages payment processing for all control room production staff, vendors, freelancers, etc. Technical Production & Live Event Support Oversees control room content loading & programming for 49ers home games within Ross CMS, including playlist creation, playback sequencing, timing validation, and real‑time adjustments to support live game and event production Provides baseline technical support for live productions, including the operation of audio consoles, video switchers, and other control room equipment Actively participates in the technical preparation, configuration, troubleshooting, and live operation of production systems and equipment Delivers on‑site technical support during events, including system setup, live monitoring, issue escalation, and real‑time troubleshooting Daily Operations, Coordination & Reporting Coordinates daily technical production priorities with venue technology managers and service providers Provides daily updates, incident summaries, and escalation reports as needed Assists in post‑event reporting, tracking technical issues, resolutions, and lessons learned Production Workflow & Project Coordination Serves as a technical project manager for game day and event‑related production elements, interfacing with third‑party vendors supporting staging, lighting, special effects, and large‑scale scenic elements Coordinates installation, design, setup, and operational logistics in partnership with Stadium Broadcast A/V, Stadium Operations, and Stadium Engineering Attends pre‑production and planning meetings to capture technical and staffing requirements and translates them into executable plans Other duties as assigned Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The employee will be sitting in a typical office environment the majority of the time and may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the employee to work extended hours, weekends and/or holidays. Travel 10% of local travel time is expected for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr