Administrative HQ Producer, Moth Moth , NY

Location:

Hybrid (NYC office; 2 in‑office days per week, Tuesday and Wednesday)

The Moth is a global storytelling nonprofit with the mission to inspire people to listen and share openly, think and feel deeply, and expand their understanding of one another. Since 1997, The Moth has presented more than 65,000 true stories—told live and without notes—in 11 countries, across 4 continents. Today, The Moth produces 600+ live shows annually, as well as the Peabody Award‑winning The Moth Radio Hour, and the popular The Moth Podcast.

Through workshops for students, educators, adults, advocates, and professionals, The Moth guides thousands of new storytellers each year in finding and sharing their own voices. Learn more and listen to recent stories .

The Moth’s Production Department oversees the planning and execution of the organization’s hundreds of live events each year. Members of the Production Department work independently and collaboratively across departments to successfully and strategically bring The Moth’s artistic vision to life on stages across the world.

The Moth Production Department Produces 3 different kinds of ticketed events:

StorySLAM
- Community‑focused open‑mic storytelling competitions in which anyone can share a five‑minute story on the night’s theme.

GrandSLAM
- Ten StorySLAM winners in a given city are invited to take the GrandSLAM stage for the ultimate storytelling competition.

Mainstage
- Curated events featuring five tellers who develop and shape their stories with our Directors. Beyond theater, The Moth Mainstage is a community where entertainment and enlightenment merge.

The Moth is hiring a Producer to join our Production team in New York. You’ll oversee a portfolio of StorySLAM markets and produce Mainstage shows from start to finish, including budgets, venues, partners, crews, and show night. You’ll hire and manage regional producers and interns, and work closely with our Artistic, Marketing and Finance teams. This role reports to the Director of Production and involves regular evening and weekend work and travel.

It does not work on The Moth Podcast or Radio Hour.

• Manage each market’s budget, tracking ticket sales, expenses, and number of shows
• Track and report financials, and work with Finance to make sure invoices and settlements are accurate
• Hire, train, and manage regional StorySLAM producers, and hire local subcontractors as needed
• Manage media partner relationships
• Scout new venues and negotiate contracts
• Evaluate each market throughout the year (ticket sales, marketing, local outreach), then propose and implement improvements

• Help develop and carry out plans to grow national StorySLAM awareness, attendance, and audience diversity
• Produce NYC Story SLAMS on site
• Lead speciality events, including Grand SLAMS, showcases, and one‑off events
• Travel for new market launches and as needed
• Screen StorySLAM and Mainstage stories for potential broadcast
• Help hire, train, and manage production interns

• Produce Moth Main stages from start to finish,, including but not limited to:
• Partner with the Mainstage Director to deliver on the artistic vision
• Manage the event budget and submit reconciliations on time
• Coordinate the marketing and promotion schedule with the Marketing team
• Manage relationships with presenting partners
• Coordinate travel, accommodations, hospitality, and box office
• Research and hiring subcontractors
• Work with lighting and AV technicians to meet event requirements
• Run rehearsals and pre‑show sound checks

• 5+ years of live event production experience
• Strong organization skills, with close attention to detail and…