Associate Producer

Description

Department: Artistic

Reports to
:
Senior Artistic Producer

Compensation
: $80,000 - $90,000 depending on qualifications

Benefits: Benefits Eligible

The Associate Producer is a key member of the artistic staff, serving as line-producer for all mainstage programming and a hub for communication across departments in the organization. The Associate Producer is responsible for seamlessly integrating all artistic programming into the operations of the theater, while also finding efficiencies that enable the Guthrie Theater to produce its work at the highest possible level.

Guided by the Guthrie's core values of Artistic Excellence;
Community;
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility, the Associate Producer is a leader in the organization, working with creative teams, in the rehearsal room, and across the organization as we strive to realize these values. The Associate Producer is instrumental in season planning and the Guthrie's future programming. As an energetic, organized and resourceful leader, the Associate Producer advocates for the Guthrie's mission and values and is committed to working collaboratively within a large organization and the community to achieve both short-term and long-range artistic and institutional goals.

This position is full-time, exempt and benefits eligible. The schedule for this role requires flexibility to work variable hours/days, including evenings and weekends, reflective of the dynamic schedule of the theatre.

The Guthrie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an equitable environment that finds strength in diversity of identity, experience and perspective. We are dedicated to hiring and developing talented teams that are inclusive and welcoming to individuals with different backgrounds, thoughts, and abilities. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

1. Producing

• Work with the Artistic Director, Senior Artistic Producer, and Season Planning Committee on planning and curation for future seasons, with a focus on title, director and creative team selection.
• Participate in the selection of guest artists, lead the hiring process of creative teams, and show-specific support staff, working closely with General Management and Production.
• Support guest artists in the resourcing and realization of their particular vision and, in collaboration with the Director of Production and Production Manager, ensure clear communication representing Guthrie Theater resources and values is delivered to all visiting artists.
• Message each production/vision to all Guthrie departments, including Marketing, Development, Education and Engagement, Artistic, Production, House Management and Administration, as well as Guthrie community members, trustees and stakeholders.
• Work with the Production Manager, General Manager and guest artists to ensure that each production is delivered on time and on budget, helping to ensure key deadlines are met throughout the process.
• Steward guest artists, in particular directors, through the institution, including weekly 30-minute Director Meetings with the Artistic Director.
• Supervise Assistant Directors, from hiring to onboarding and coordinating Assistant Director bi-monthly cohort gatherings.
• Supervise understudy orientation in collaboration with Company Management.
• Supervise the creation of a Look Book of each production's creative team, staff and crew; distribute Look Books for each production to appropriate parties.
• Attend rehearsals 15-30 minutes daily, as well as weekly production meetings.
• Attend preliminary and concept design meetings, production meetings and technical rehearsals…