Associate Director, Media Production

The Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Philharmonic is seeking an Associate Director of Media Production to lead day-to-day operations behind diverse media initiatives, including digital content, broadcasts and archival work.

You will oversee workflows, rights, assets, and resources, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality productions on schedule.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience with digital asset management systems and media contracts.
• Knowledge of classical music.
• Familiarity with royalty and media payment processes.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple media projects from planning through production, rights clearance, approvals, delivery and follow-up.
• Coordinate media needs with Philharmonic teams, securing permissions, equipment and resources.
• Oversee rights clearances, licensing requests, royalties and revenue-sharing processes.
• Supervise administrative aspects of weekly radio broadcasts.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking media assets, contracts and payments.
• Oversee media asset management to ensure secure storage and quick access.
• Coordinate media activity with Lincoln Center and external partners.
• Support departmental budgeting and identify equipment and capital needs.
• Supervise and coordinate media production team members.

Skills

Digital asset management

Media contracts

Classical music knowledge

Royalty & payments

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

ArtsVision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts Administration or related field

Job description

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Associate Director, Media Production

Full Time David Geffen Hall, New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1106

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

About the Role

The New York Philharmonic is seeking a collaborative and highly organized Associate Director, Media Production to join our growing Media Production team. This is a new role with an opportunity to be instrumental in building the team and shaping how our media production operations work. Reporting to the Senior Director, Touring and Media Production, you’ll manage the day-to-day operations behind a wide range of media initiatives, overseeing the workflows, people, rights, assets, and resources that keep projects moving. From digital content and broadcasts to archival recordings and licensing, this role sits at the intersection of creative production and operational execution.

Your Day-to-Day

• Manage multiple media projects from initial planning through production, rights clearance, approvals, delivery, and follow-up.
• Partner with teams across the Philharmonic to understand media needs and coordinate the people, permissions, equipment, and resources needed to bring projects to life.
• Oversee media rights clearances, licensing requests, royalties, and revenue-sharing processes.
• Supervise and coordinate the administrative elements of the Philharmonic’s weekly radio broadcasts.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking media assets, contracts, licensing terms, payments, and other key information.
• Oversee media asset management to help ensure content is securely stored and readily available.
• Coordinate media activity with Lincoln Center and other external partners as needed.
• Support departmental budgeting and help identify equipment and capital needs.
• Supervise and coordinate members of the media production team

What You Bring to the Team

• At least three years of experience working with digital asset management systems and media contracts.
• Knowledge of classical music.
• Familiarity with royalty and media payment processes.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficiency with ArtsVision or similar systems.
• A bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts Administration or a related field is helpful, but not required.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Who You Are

• A strong collaborator who can build relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Can manage projects and people with empathy, curiosity, and good judgment.
• Are comfortable navigating complex or sensitive situations and taking accountability.
• You communicate clearly and contribute to a positive, inclusive culture.

Work Arrangement

This role is based at David Geffen Hall and requires regular onsite attendance.

Everyone Belongs Here

The New York Philharmonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, immigration or citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital and partnership status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or active military service member or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment policies.