Associate Director, Media Production

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Full Time David Geffen Hall, New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

The New York Philharmonic is seeking a collaborative and highly organized Associate Director, Media Production to join our growing Media Production team. This is a new role with an opportunity to be instrumental in building the team and shaping how our media production operations work. Reporting to the Senior Director, Touring and Media Production, you'll manage the day-to-day operations behind a wide range of media initiatives, overseeing the workflows, people, rights, assets, and resources that keep projects moving.

From digital content and broadcasts to archival recordings and licensing, this role sits at the intersection of creative production and operational execution.

• Manage multiple media projects from initial planning through production, rights clearance, approvals, delivery, and follow-up.
• Partner with teams across the Philharmonic to understand media needs and coordinate the people, permissions, equipment, and resources needed to bring projects to life.
• Oversee media rights clearances, licensing requests, royalties, and revenue-sharing processes.
• Supervise and coordinate the administrative elements of the Philharmonic's weekly radio broadcasts.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking media assets, contracts, licensing terms, payments, and other key information.
• Oversee media asset management to help ensure content is securely stored and readily available.
• Coordinate media activity with Lincoln Center and other external partners as needed.
• Support departmental budgeting and help identify equipment and capital needs.
• Supervise and coordinate members of the media production team

• At least three years of experience working with digital asset management systems and media contracts.
• Knowledge of classical music.
• Familiarity with royalty and media payment processes.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficiency with Arts Vision or similar systems.
• A bachelor's degree in Performing Arts Administration or a related field is helpful, but not required.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

• A strong collaborator who can build relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Can manage projects and people with empathy, curiosity, and good judgment.
• Are comfortable navigating complex or sensitive situations and taking accountability.
• You communicate clearly and contribute to a positive, inclusive culture.

This role is based at David Geffen Hall and requires regular onsite attendance.

The New York Philharmonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, immigration or citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital and partnership status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or active military service member or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment policies.