Associate Director of Production

Stagetime Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is seeking an Associate Director of Production to oversee stage crew and technical operations for BSO and JMSH events, ensuring production aligns with artistic vision while staying within budget.

The role reports to the SVP & COO and involves managing lighting, sound, and rentals, plus coordinating with multiple departments to deliver top-quality performances and events.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years stage/production management experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and spoken communication.
• Experience with labor union practices and labor relations.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, contracts, lighting, rigging, sound.
• Knowledge of classical music and symphonic repertoire.
• Evening and weekend work required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise stage crew for BSO and JMSH events, ensuring safety and timely completion.
• Develop and maintain stage crew schedules per IATSE agreement.
• Lead technical setup for lighting, sound, video and rentals.
• Advance shows with artists and road managers.
• Lead weekly production meetings.
• Lead stagehand budget and production budget development.
• Coordinate equipment rentals, transportation, and vendor deliveries.
• Oversee recording projects and livestreams.

Skills

Stage management

Labor relations

Budgeting

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical production

Tools

Stage lighting

Rigging

Sound systems

Video/AV

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Production works to ensure production quality and the effective realization of the organization’s artistic vision within the financial parameters set by the board-approved budget. Reporting to the SVP & COO, the Associate Director of Production manages the production stage crew for all BSO and Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (JMSH) concerts and events, including classical and pops subscription programs, special events, education programs, run-outs, and summer programming. Serving as a member of the Operations department, this position supports the operations of the orchestra and venue from a technical perspective including sound, lighting, staging, and other production elements. Additionally, the Associate Director of Production has primary responsibility for producing all rentals & presentations that take place at the Meyerhoff.

SALARY

Salary range is $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 commensurate with experience, expertise and other qualifying factors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Stage Crew

• Ensure professionalism and productivity of stage crew as well as compliance with AFM and IATSE collective bargaining agreements.
• Supervise stage crew for all BSO and JMSH events, ensuring all stage work is completed in a safe and timely manner and stagehand labor requirements are fulfilled.
• Develop and maintain all crew schedules and ensure distribution in adherence to IATSE collective bargaining agreement.
• Communicate regularly and extensively with the stage crew regarding the needs of the BSO, Meyerhoff, and rental/presentation events.
• Monitor and record all stage crew hours, breaks, penalties, and overtime. Review stagehand biweekly payroll.

Orchestra Operations and Production

• Manage the BSO’s lighting, sound, video, riser, and other technical needs, working with the Operations department and stage crews at JMSH and Strathmore to ensure technical and production aspects are ready for rehearsals and performances, including arranging for all necessary equipment rentals and purchases.
• Schedule cargo/equipment transportation for Strathmore and other runout performances.
• Advance BSO shows from a technical perspective with artists, road managers, and/or technical staff for visiting artists and groups.
• Lead the creation of the annual stagehand budget; assist with creation of annual production budget.
• Schedule and monitor vendor deliveries/pickups for all operations/production needs.
• Lead weekly production meetings with crew and other operations staff.
• Serve as Manager on Duty for orchestra services and BSO presentations in rotation with other staff.
• Ensure maintenance of all technical equipment.
• Work with the Operations team, stage crew, and external contractors on all recording projects (i.e., livestreaming), including technical aspects, stage crew scheduling, and required paperwork.

Non-BSO Events

• Work with Director of Rentals and Presentations on technical aspects of all rentals and presentations. These events range in genre and scale, including events such as a speaker series, rental events such as commencements and conferences, and high-profile artists presented at the Meyerhoff without orchestra.
• Manage production needs for JMSH Rentals and Presentations, working closely with the Director of Rentals and Presentations, stage crew, and rental clients.
• Advance events, develop a production timeline and budget for each event, arrange for any technical needs, participate in site visits and walk throughs, and communicate thoroughly and clearly with clients, staff, and stage crew regarding the needs for each event.
• Work with Advancement and other departments regarding the production and stage crew needs for Pre- and Post-Concert activities, and other non-orchestra services that require technical and stage crew work.
• Work with Director of Rentals and Presentations and other staff on budgeting, invoicing, and reconciliation for events.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES

• A minimum of three to five (3-5) years increasingly responsible stage/production management experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to exercise sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining high quality and high safety standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated technical production experience at a strong level.
• Must demonstrate a flexible and collaborative work style and have the ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of constituents.
• Demonstrated experience with labor union practices and labor relations required,
• Knowledge and experience with collective bargaining agreements, contracts, stage lighting, rigging, sound; familiarity with theater practices, equipment, and facilities.
• Knowledge of classical music and symphonic repertoire.
• Evening and weekend work is required.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, differing physical abilities, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

ABOUT THE BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is internationally recognized as having achieved a preeminent place among the world’s most important orchestras. Acclaimed for its enduring pursuit of artistic excellence, the BSO has attracted a devoted national and international following while maintaining deep bonds throughout Maryland through innovative education and community outreach initiatives.

Organized in 1916, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is the only major American orchestra originally established as a branch of the municipal government. Reorganized as a private institution in 1942, it maintains close relationships with the governments and communities of the city and surrounding counties, as well as with the State of Maryland.