Associate Producer

TO Live; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading arts organization in Toronto is seeking an Associate Producer to manage programming budgets and contracts for performances. The role involves collaboration with Indigenous Affairs and focuses on ensuring effective program delivery. Ideal candidates should have experience in cultural program management and demonstrate strong communication skills. This is an entry-level contract position with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in cultural program management and/or financial administration.
• Experience in drafting contracts and strong negotiation skills.
• Understanding and ability to prepare program budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of artists and projects assigned.
• Collaborate to ensure Indigenous protocols are integrated.
• Create programming budgets for review.

Skills

Cultural program management

Financial administration

Contract negotiation

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Budget management

Job description

Associate Producer – TO Live

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Base pay range

CA$50,000.00/yr – CA$60,000.00/yr

Toronto, Canada

TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi‑arts organizations, operating Meridian Hall, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, and Meridian Arts Centre. We are committed to Truth and Reconciliation through our programming and staff initiatives and are seeking applications from Indigenous persons.

The Programming Department, headed by the Executive Producer, is responsible for securing, servicing, and delivering TO Live’s rental business including corporate and private events, community and outreach programs, and TO Live Presents programming.

The Associate Producer reports to the Director of Programming and works closely with the Executive Producer, Director of Production, Marketing and Communications, Ticketing Services, and Development Departments. The Associate Producer will also collaborate with the Director of Indigenous Affairs and Engagement on special projects.

Producers at TO Live focus on TO Live Presents programming and are responsible for budgeting, contracting, planning, scheduling and executing events on time and on budget. There are opportunities to learn on the job and hone/sharpen your skillset.

Activities and Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of each of the artists and projects assigned.
• Collaborate with the Director of Indigenous Affairs and Engagement to ensure Indigenous protocols and ethical collaboration are integrated into all TO Live Indigenous initiatives.
• Create and prepare programming budgets for review with individual estimates for each department.
• Prepare and review contracts for Presentations for execution by the Executive Producer.
• Continually update “working” budgets with actuals as they become known, escalating budget issues appropriately as needed.
• Prepare budgets for government grants and other development needs in consultation with the Development Department.
• Liaise between production, administration and visiting artists, including co‑production and co‑presentation partners.
• Reconcile and negotiate final settlement with co‑producers and presented companies.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Miziwe Biik Eligibility

• Potential candidates must be registered with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training, or eligible to register.
• Must be First Nations, Inuit or Metis.
• Must reside within the GTA.

Job Specifications

• Experience in cultural program management and/or financial administration experience in the performing arts and/or special event sectors.
• Experience in drafting contracts and negotiating skills.
• Understanding and preparation of program budgeting.
• Demonstrated responsibility for managing budgets.
• Strong communication, written and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.

Working Conditions

• Flexibility in hours and schedules and include work on nights and weekends as required.
• Lack of natural light in workplace.
• Travel between TO Live venues as required.

The Organization

TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi‑arts organizations, operating three iconic venues: Meridian Hall, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, and Meridian Arts Centre. In addition, TO Live presents a full range of performing arts, theatrical and concert events at these venues in both downtown and uptown Toronto. With these two hubs of creativity and content creation, TO Live has a unique place and perspective to activate creative spaces by inspiring local and international artists, connecting audiences and being the nexus for new ideas, elevating artistic potential, and acting as the catalyst for creative expression that is reflective of Toronto’s diversity.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Entertainment Providers