Head of Production
Working schedule: Full time.
Start date: June / July 2025
End date: Full-time 2025 season ends in October, with some ongoing work in off-season.
Ideally, with a view to continuing in 2026.
Location: Lisbon and surrounding areas.
Please only apply via email.
Instructions are at the end of this post.
About us & who we're looking for
We know that cinema is best when it's shared!
Black Cat is reimagining the movie-going experience as a chance to connect, build memories, and invest time in great entertainment with amazing people.
We're on a mission to make the cinema your favourite night out.
Since launching in 2021 we've hosted around 200 open-air shows, with 35,000+ visitors, and inhabited some of the city's most enigmatic locations.
Most importantly, we have had some amazing people join us on our team.
People full of the skills, energy and enthusiasm that make our events come alive!
Now, we are looking for another inspiring soul to join us as Head of Production.
Someone who is passionate about creating amazing events, and growing with us as we expand.
If that sounds like you, and you have then we want to hear from you!
Aims of the role:
You will be the operational maestro that puts our plans into action.
We are looking for someone who can build on our work until today, and bring forward the experience and expertise to level-up our operations.
Key Responsibilities
Planning, pre-production and field production for our in-person events for both public and private clients.
Project management: Overseeing the production process, from pre-production, to field, to post-production.
Managing a team of between 6 and 8 events crew.
Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, and new processes.
Ensuring established quality standards are met, and that our customers have an amazing experience!
Suppliers and partners research and management.
Taking an active role in expansion and development plans.
Venues research and communication.
Production, timetables and payments reports.
Further develop SOPs
Essential requirements.
We'd love to talk to you if you have: ?
Strong leadership and communication skills with teams, customers, and partners.
Previous management and team leadership experience.
Problem-solving and decision-making: The ability to identify and resolve problems independently.
At least 3 years of experince leading event production.
Proficiency in English and Portuguese .
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Desirable skills and experience
Knowledge of music projects and local musicians.
Experience dealing with public entities
Experience working in projects that are growing and expanding.
An understanding of business.
To apply, email your CV and cover letter to ******
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If so, our email can be found on our website.
Deadline: 22h00 8th of June
Interview: 11th of June onwards
Salary: Based on experience.
To apply please submit a CV and a cover letter telling us a little about yourself and include a response to each point of the Essential Requirements.