Director of Production

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RFT New York, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Title:

Director of Production

Classification:
Full Time, Regular

Reports to:

Artistic Director

Department:
Production

Location:

New York, New York

At Second Stage, we create and champion plays and musical experiences solely from contemporary American writers. On our mainstage Broadway theater, the Hayes, and in our Off-Broadway theaters over the past 47 years, we have developed and presented over 200 daring and provocative theatrical experiences by working with countless artists who have contributed their talents to our award-winning productions. As the only Broadway company exclusively devoted to contemporary American writers, Second Stage is dedicated to introducing the world to bold and diverse voices of American creativity.

The Director of Production is a leader of all theatre production requirements and teams. The Director of Production reports to the Artistic Director while working in collaboration with the Executive Director. As a senior staff member, they are responsible for leading the production management team of all Second Stage’s Theaters both on Broadway and off. This position will provide long-term and seasonal strategic oversight.

This position will oversee the Production Management team and oversee the production, creation and running aspects of all Second Stages annual programming. As a key senior member, it is imperative that the Director of Production creates a positive, inclusive and safe environment for all production and creative teams while maintaining a timely and cost-effective execution of all production events.

• Oversee the execution of all production operations in support of the work across Second Stage’s theaters and throughout the organization
• Collaborate with Artistic Director and Executive Director in creating Second Stages seasonal calendar and production calendars, ensure they are adhered to and oversee its development in collaboration with other departments, including any venue rentals
• Create and maintain annual production budgets; track all production and show related expenditures and generate expense reports
• Collaborate with directors, designers, and Second Stage Artistic Staff to e nsure the artistic vision of each production remains within the available resources of time, budget, and personnel
• Oversee and run all production related meetings as well as monitor the progress of each Production department throughout the production process, in concert with the Production Management Team
• Cultivate and promote a safe working environment in which Second Stage’s Production Department and over hire employees operate in accordance with current health and safety regulations and best theater practices
• Verify and uphold Second Stage’s compliance with local and national collective bargaining agreements (IATSE, AFM, USA, SDC and AEA)
• Oversee all production teams as well as recruit and hire new staff members for production needs for annual, seasonal, and temporary employment
• Coach and develop staff members and over hires by monitoring the quality of employees' work and providing constructive feedback; facilitating conflict resolution among employees; ensuring adherence to legal and organizational policies and procedures; undertaking disciplinary actions if the need arises; and completing annual performance evaluations
• Maintain and approve direct report timesheets and expense reports, PTO requests, and other personnel records
• Delegate work to Production staff
• Perform other duties to support the Production Department / Second Stage, as assigned

• Provide clear communication to all members of the creative team, establishing proper understanding of Second Stage resources available to them including but not limited to Budget, Schedule, and Staffing.
• Create, maintain, and update design guidelines, relevant Second Stage policies, and show calendars that will be shared with all…