Associate Manager, Creative Development

Magnit; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnit is seeking an Associate Manager of Creative Development to help push high-quality live performances and audio programs from concept through execution. You will collaborate with teams in Newark and Manhattan, guiding writers and producers and ensuring timely production schedules.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, budget management, and project leadership skills, with experience in theatrical production and audio projects. This is a full-time on-site role based in Newark, NJ.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience independently managing creative producing projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of theater-based content in collaboration with senior team members.
• Participate in developing and overseeing projects, stepping in on existing projects.
• Give creative guidance to writers, producers, and creators on outlines and scripts.
• Serve as communication hub for all production activities.
• Coordinate creation and maintenance of production schedules.
• Project manage production processes for live performances and audio from planning to execution.
• Attend rehearsals, tech, previews, performances and events.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to ensure clear communication between teams.
• Attend staff meetings.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Theatrical production

Budgeting

Audio production

Contracts

Relationship building

Content development

Tools

Studio/production workflow

Job description

Associate Manager, Creative Development

Our Client is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact our client can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout our client, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.

Our Client believes stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

In an effort to push the boundaries of spoken-word entertainment, Our Client is now developing, commissioning and producing a wide range of high-quality, original, audio programs. From award winning multi-cast dramas starring some of the world’s best actors and live stand-up comedy to landmark documentary series and partnerships with leading cultural institutions, the Client’s original content commissions will inspire, challenge, delight, surprise and redefine the public’s perception of audio. Our Client's Originals team is responsible for the creation of a large portfolio of groundbreaking new content. They create exclusive, high quality and exceptional listening experiences for a global audience. A vital part of our original content portfolios are productions taking place in our theater in Manhattan’s West Village on Minetta Lane.

ABOUT YOU

To support the ongoing work of bringing high quality live performances to our community and groundbreaking audio to our listeners, we are looking for an experienced, established and well-connected Theater Producer to join the team. In this role, you will work extensively with the entire team based in our Newark office and with the live theater General Management, Production Management, Press, and Advertising teams in Manhattan.

As a Producer, you will...

• Oversee the execution of our theater-based content, in collaboration with the senior most members of our team
• Participate in developing, producing, and overseeing projects while also stepping in on certain existing projects already in motion
• Give creative guidance and feedback to writers, producers, and creators on outlines, scripts, cuts, and other incoming material
• Serve as communication hub for all production activities
• Coordinate and oversee the creation and maintenance of our production schedule
• Project manage the production process for both live stage productions and audio from planning to execution
• Attend rehearsal, tech, previews, performances and special events as needed
• Liaise with both internal and external partners to ensure clear communication between the artistic team and other stakeholders
• Attend staff meetings

Basic qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience independently managing creative producing projects

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of all areas of theatrical production
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• ability to plan and execute complex projects
• Experience and capacity to support creators and the creative process
• Ability to develop and work within an approved budget
• Experience in audio production
• Relationships with playwrights, directors, designers, performers, and theatrical agents
• Experience with contracts and deal-making
• Ability to produce and create content with a product-based sensibility