Producing Director

The Pittsburgh CLO, a fully professional nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to preserving, creating, and promoting the American musical theater art form, seeks an accomplished Producing Director to oversee all artistic and production operations for its performance programs.

Each year, Pittsburgh CLO connects with more than 150,000 people throughout Pittsburgh, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and neighboring communities in Ohio and West Virginia through an expansive range of musical theater programs. From the Summer Season at the Benedum Center and the beloved annual production of A Musical Christmas Carol to the Kara Cabaret Series, seven robust education programs, new musical development initiatives, and dynamic community engagement efforts, Pittsburgh CLO offers opportunities for participants of every age and experience level to experience the magic of musical theater.

Reporting directly to the Executive Producer and serving on the Senior Leadership Team, the Producing Director leads the teams that bring CLO's productions to life to ensure the highest artistic standards, fiscal accountability, and collaboration across internal departments and with external partners.
This newly created role takes on key producing and production duties, providing day-to-day leadership in show production, budgeting, and personnel management.

What you'll do:
Leadership & Strategic Oversight:

• Lead all producing, production, and technical operations for CLO's programs:
  Summer Season, A Musical Christmas Carol, the Kara Cabaret Series, new musical development initiatives, and Education Department performances.
• Supervise the Producing and Production teams, including the Construction Center for the Arts, ensuring alignment of creative vision, fiscal goals, and operational excellence.
• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organization-wide and cross-departmental planning by providing data-driven analysis, progress updates, and informed recommendations related to producing and production activities.
• Identify challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for the Executive Producer related to immediate and long-term artistic planning, staffing, departmental and production budgeting, and institutional initiatives connected to the Producing and Production departments.
• Prepare materials and represent CLO's Producing and Production interests at Executive Committee and quarterly board meetings. Serve as the primary staff liaison for the Board's Production Committee; participate in other Board committee meetings as needed.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment that supports mentorship and professional growth.

Artistic Producing & Creative Leadership

• Serve as Line Producer for all productions, managing the creative and logistical process from concept through closing.
• Coordinate and execute with the Producing department and volunteers the audition process for CLO productions; including creation and submission of audition notices, running audition days, and tracking the casting decision process.
• Support the General Manager in contracting, payroll, royalties, and settlements by ensuring accuracy and completeness, including supervising guest artist contracts and show licensing to confirm all terms are correct and properly documented.

Production & Technical Oversight

• Manage production schedules, design deadlines, and venue coordination in collaboration with the Production Manager and Technical Director.
• Ensure all technical and design elements meet CLO's standards for safety, quality, and fiscal responsibility.
• Oversee Construction Center projects, both internal and external, to maintain excellence and meet financial targets.
• Lead producing and production departments in supporting the performance-related activities of CLO's educational programs, under the direction of the Director of Education. These include the All-Academy Musicals, Gallery of Heroes touring program, and the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre.
• Lead producing and production departments in supporting activities initiated by the Marketing and Development departments, ensuring their artistic and logistical success. This may include, but is not limited to, fundraising events, community engagement programs, and publicity needs.

Financial & Administrative Management

• Lead the creation, tracking, and approval of production budgets and related expenses in alignment with CLO's financial policies.
• Partner with Finance Department and senior staff to forecast seasonal costs and evaluate project outcomes.
• Represent CLO in union negotiations (AEA, IATSE, SDC, USA, TWU, and AFM) and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Other duties as assigned to advance and support the mission of the Pittsburgh CLO.

Key success metrics for Producing Director:
All responsibilities outlined in this job description support the achievement of the following success metrics. The Producing Director is accountable for these outcomes and will…