Secret Cinema Development Producer (Fixed Term Contract)

TodayTix Group; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TodayTix Group seeks a Development Producer to lead innovative theatrical projects for Secret Cinema between June and December 2025. The role requires extensive experience in commercial productions, outstanding communication skills, and a proactive mindset. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering unforgettable live experiences while fostering diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in commercial theatrical producing.
• Experience managing creative teams in non-traditional processes.
• Strong personal network of theatrical collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Developing commercial strategies for productions.
• Recruitment and management of creative teams.
• Managing project budgets and resources.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Tools

Excel

Job description

About TodayTix Group:

TodayTix Group, TTG, is the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences. Founded in 2013, TTG designs frictionless e-commerce experiences via innovative product design and industry-leading technology.

Through powerful consumer matchmaking technology and our expansive portfolio of brands, includingTodayTix,New York Theatre Guide,London Theatre Guide,Show-Score,Arthouse, andSecret Cinema, TTG has an intimate understanding of its millions of customers. We optimize partner relationships by providing unparalleled access to engaged audiences to generate meaningful revenue, transforming the way tickets are sold. With an ever-expanding global network of theatres, producers, and cultural institutions, frictionless technology, and vast data and insights, TTG is at the forefront of the digital transformation of culture.

Life at TodayTix Group

We thrive in a nimble, growth-oriented environment where adaptability, curiosity, and a bias toward action help us stay ahead of the curve. We move quickly, iterate often, and expect everyone to take ownership of their impact - because we're building the future of live events, and there’s no script for what comes next.

New joiners are set up for success with a 90-day onboarding journey, complete with clear goals and measurable milestones. We believe feedback fuels growth, so we hold twice-yearly performance reviews focused on impact and development.

Above all, you’ll be working alongside a team of collaborative, passionate, and kind humans - people who love theatre and live experiences, and who support each other just as much as they challenge each other to do great work.

We are seeking outstanding applicants of all backgrounds to join our team to bring new voices, talent, and perspectives to the table. We encourage all to apply.

About Secret Cinema and the Role:

Secret Cinema produces spectacular theatrical productions that give our audiences an unforgettable night out. Our shows combine the talents of world class theatre makers with Secret Cinema’s unique approach to bringing immersive worlds to life.

The Development Producer incubates these projects, building viable commercial strategies while ensuring creative excellence, and preparing projects for full production (securing rights, hiring creative teams, and building investable commercial models).

Dates: June 2025 - December 2025 (with potential to extend depending on projects)

Commitment: Variable 4-5 days a week dependent on project status.

Qualified candidates must be based in the greater London area. The salary range for this role is £65k - £75k.

Please note this posting will close on Monday, 30 June at 5 PM BST.

Development Responsibilities:

• Commercial Development: Strategically developing formats and projects; Building theatrical models for investment, including format, pricing, and routes to production; Create indicative production build and operating budgets
• With the Lead Producer, develop and hone project visions
• Ensure that Secret Cinema is achieving diverse and best in class projects, at our unique intersection of theatre, immersive, event and live: Running world-class creative development process and sessions; Interrogating audience experience and consider practical and pragmatic factors
• Identifying and bringing together creative teams: Expanding our network of high calibre creative teams; Developing a pipeline of external collaborators; Provide context, priorities and guidelines for development
• Responsible for Producing projects from ideation to approval of full development: Work with cross-functional stakeholders to define Project Objectives, Target Audience, Indicative Parameters (capacity, timings, flow); Deliver required outputs clearly and concisely E.g. Translating concepts into research briefs / writing creative kick-offs / writing pitches / writing Deal Memos; Identify and manage risks for projects in development

Management & Resourcing Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate all required resources to deliver successful development: Recruitment, negotiation, supplier management, and contracting; Ensure all team members effectively and efficiently onboarded; Continuously improve the inclusivity of our Projects, for audiences and teams alike
• Responsible for Feasibility and Development resourcing and spend, setting, managing and reconciling budgets, approving POs and signing contracts

Communication & Learning Responsibilities:

• Successfully manage and navigate complex relationships, often with competing objectives
• Represent Secret Cinema, presenting updates as required (including to Studios)
• Work to continuously improve our processes and systems

Essential Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years commercial theatrical producing on best in class productions (West End equivalent), could be Development or Associate Producer or General Management
• Experience managing creative teams through non-traditional development processes
• Familiarity working within a range of experience practices encompassing:
• Live performers, including theatrical, interactive, dancers and circus.
• Set builds, particularly immersive approaches and methodologies.
• Video work.
• Strong personal network of theatrical collaborators, and experience working with top level artists.

Essential Skills:

• Strong instincts on what is key to the audience experience when creating events.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent project management skills; highly focussed and organised, and able to grasp and wrestle with complex challenges.
• Sound judgement and a proven ability to manage and be comfortable with a dynamically changing environment.
• Excellent budgeting and IT skills, including Excel/Sheets.

We're Looking for Someone With:

• A proactive mindset and the ability to remain motivated while working independently.
• An inspirational attitude and possesses the ability to motivate and project authority.
• A positive and friendly disposition with a passion for Secret Cinema’s work.
• A thorough and dedicated work ethic, with a high attention to detail.
• The ability to think outside the box and learn fast, with the desire to pick up new skills and develop new approaches.

Additional Desired Experience:

• Experience working in both the UK and internationally (particularly the USA).
• Immersive event development, with an emphasis on practical and production.
• Experience activating and re-purposing sites for public use.
• Familiarity with a variety of project management methodologies and tools, able to recommend and adapt to a variety of approaches as best suited to an individual project’s needs.

TodayTix Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees based on their religious practices, mental health, or physical needs.

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