Production Manager Position Available In New York, New York

PRODUCTION MANAGER

CATEGORY:

TECHNICAL

TheaterWorksUSA
New York, NY
US
CONTACT NAME
Michael Gremo

JOB DETAILS

DESCRIPTION
TheaterWorksUSA, the country’s largest reaching not-for-profit producer of theater for young and family audiences, is seeking candidates for a full-time Production Manager with responsibility for all business aspects of TWUSA’s various operations. With an annual operating budget around $8M, thepany is at an exciting time in its history as it reinvigorates its pipeline of new work development, expands its network of partnerships across the country, and explores new producing models for its touring and New York shows. TWUSA’s latest new work,

Dog Man:

The Musical, justpleted a successful 32-week tour across North America and preparing to embark on a new 36 week tour in September. Another new work, The Babysitter’s Club, is currently in development as the first production of TheaterWorksUSA’s new producing arm, TW Productions, amercial productionpany developing work for the general audience.

The Lightning Thief:

The Percy Jackson Musical – which was originallymissioned, developed, and produced by TWUSA – has been running in London since November 2024.
Responsibilities of TheaterWorksUSA’s Production Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Leading production operations. Establish and maintain policies, systems, and procedures that ensure optimal operations.
• Developing, planning, managing, and overseeing the annual production budget through all stages of development, in conjunction with General Management and the Managing Director.
• Scheduling and coordination of artistic season (including routing in coordination with the Sales Department), rehearsals, readings, workshops, etc; working with all relevant unions. Anticipating and meeting the technical, production, and front of house needs for concurrent multiple productions in coordination with Artistic and Touring Operations Manager.
• Negotiating, preparing, and executing all vendor contracts for each project/production.
• Directly manage employees in the production department.
• Hiring, vetting, and negotiating rates for additional crew and production staff.
• Prepare, in collaboration with the Associate Artistic Director, Technical Director and Touring Operations Manager, the season calendar for rehearsals, orientation meetings, Expectations and responsibility meeting, tour trainings, load out, and any other trainings as needed.
• Coordinate mail operations for touringpanies.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and Finance Supervisor to provide information to submit border crossing and tax documentation required for international engagements.
• Have flexibility to reply to off-hour needs through the emergency call line.
• Assist in maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
• Vehicles (Fleet Management, insurance, coordination with the garage, bill payments, rental coordination).
• Running production meetings / coordinating agendas and agenda follow up.
• Calendar generation, maintenance, and distribution for all aspects of all productions in any given season from the acquisition of intellectual property rights through and including the final production load-out.
• Proactively supporting Managing Director with reports, rmendations, and troubleshooting as necessary.

Candidates should have enthusiasm for theanization’s mission to create exceptional, transformative theater for young and family audiences as well at least five plus years of experience in theatrical management, operations, or production. Success with managing domestic touring productions, producing in New York City, and a working knowledge of theatrical unions’ standard practices is desirable. Excellent written and verbalmunications skills are required. S/he will be able to handle multiple deadlines, managepeting priorities, and work effectively under pressure with grace and a sense of humor. The Production Manager will report to the General Manager.
Candidate should be proficient with Microsoft Office365, Google Suite, and general electronic data management.
Compensation package includes aprehensive range of benefits and ismensurate with qualifications and experience with a salary range between $70,000-$75,000.
Please submit professional resume and cover letter with salary expectations to jobstwusa with the specific subject line, “

TWUSA/PM

– [Last Name]”.
This position is an in-person/work from home hybrid, requiring no less than three (3) days in the New York Office or on-site. Some holidays and weekends may be required depending on production schedules.
TheaterWorksUSA ismitted to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to . This is an Exempt position, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
SALARY
$70,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

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