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PRODUCTION A–Z

Production management is a varied profession that requires broad specialist knowledge, practical experience and a large network. Working as a production and project manager can include the following areas of responsibility:

CONCEPTUALISATION

DOSSIER

CO-PRODUCTION PARTNERS

FOUNDATION RESEARCH & PLAN

SSA, SUISA ETC.

AUTHOR RIGHTS 

FUNDRAISING

FINAL REPORT

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ROADMAP

TICKETING

HOSPITALITY & VISITOR SERVICES

PREMIERE ORGANIZING

AGREEMENTS ON PURCHASE & REFUND OF MATERIALS

AGREEMENTS WITH VENUES AND PARTNERS

PLANNING FINAL REHEARSALS

NETWORKING & NETWORK MAINTENANCE

COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION PLAN

AGREEMENTS WITH GRAPHIC DESIGNER

MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS OF COMM. MATERIAL

ONLINE PR & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE ARTISTIC TEAM

PUBLIC AND PRESS RELATIONS

INVITATIONS TO SPONSORS, VENUES, FESTIVALS & PARTNERS

VISUAL DOCUMENTATION

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

SOCIAL INSURANCE

ACCIDENT INSURANCE

PENSION FUND

WITHHOLDING TAX

CASTING & HIRING

EMPLOYEE FORM

PERMITS

VISA

A1 FORM

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

PAY SLIPS

REIMBURSEMENTS

FEES 

WORKING TIME RECORDING

WAGE STATEMENTS

FINANCE

BUDGETING

FINANCING PLAN

CONTROLLING 

PROJECT SETTLEMENT

BOOKKEEPING FOR PROJECTS & ASSOCIATION

WAGE ACCOUNTING

PROMOTION

PROMOTION AND TOUR PLANNING 

TRANSPORT

TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION

CUSTOMS FORMALITIES

LOGISTICS 

SUPPORTING THE COMMITTEE

FOUNDING AND STATUTES

BANK ACCOUNT OPENING

INSURANCES

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

GENERAL MEETING

ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

TAX DECLARATION

LEGAL BASIS

For an overview of the various areas of responsibility within production management, see also:
Guide – Producing In The Swiss Independent Performing Arts Scene (ProduktionsDOCK, January 2025)

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