Director of Production – Live Events & Tech

Musical America; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra seeks a Director of Production to lead technical concert production for performances by the SLSO, ensembles, and external clients.

This role emphasizes music literacy, stagecraft, and union collaboration within a fast-paced setting at Powell Hall. The Director will oversee production budgets, coordinate with the Artistic Operations team, and ensure high-quality experiences for artists and audiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical concert production experience, including events with ensembles and hall operations.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience overseeing stage crew and contractors.
• Strong ability to read music and understand musical nuances as they relate to production.
• Familiarity with classical music and union regulations (IATSE Local 6).

Responsibilities

• Manage production details of events including internal and external performances and rentals.
• Supervise and lead the stage crew: hire, schedule, train, and evaluate performance.
• Determine stagehand requirements and submit weekly timesheets in coordination with teams.
• Maintain professional interactions with musicians, guest artists, and vendors; foster a collaborative environment.
• Oversee contracts and rider requirements for guest artists and non-classical projects.
• Serve as primary technical contact for external clients; prepare expense estimates and final billing.
• Coordinate equipment logistics for runouts and tours; staff accordingly.
• Participate in duty manager rotations and lead production-related meetings.
• Maintain meticulous records of equipment inventories and stage layouts, create stage plots in AutoCAD.

Skills

Musical knowledge

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD

ArtsVision

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra seeks a Director of Production to lead technical concert production for performances by the SLSO, ensembles, and external clients.

This role emphasizes music literacy, stagecraft, and union collaboration within a fast-paced setting at Powell Hall. The Director will oversee production budgets, coordinate with the Artistic Operations team, and ensure high-quality experiences for artists and audiences.