Orchestral Production Manager

Ensemble Arts Philly; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Production Manager, Marian Anderson Hall & The Philadelphia Orchestra, oversees planning and execution of safe, efficient, and high‑quality production activities. Reporting to the Director of Production, this role manages production budgets, coordinates technical and logistical elements, supervises production staff and vendors, and prepares comprehensive post-event reports.

Serving as a key liaison among artists, musicians, artistic leadership, production teams, and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical theater, stage management or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in theatrical management in a similar environment required.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary art forms required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to plan, advance, and execute technical, operational, and logistical requirements of productions.
• Serve as primary liaison for resident partners ensuring seamless coordination of performances and events.
• Lead production operations for rehearsals, performances, and events with crews and vendors.
• Manage production budgeting, labor forecasting, estimates, and final settlements.
• Coordinate rental equipment procurement, vendor partnerships, and transportation logistics.
• Ensure compliance with IATSE, Wardrobe, Teamsters contracts and facility use agreements.
• Allocate resources (staff, equipment, spaces, union labor) across multiple venues.
• Provide on-site production coverage for campus-wide performances and initiatives.
• Collaborate with directors, production team, and operations leadership to drive improvements.

Skills

Production management

Stage management

Event operations

Labor relations experience

Communication

Budgeting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical theater or equivalent

Job description

The Associate Production Manager, Marian Anderson Hall & The Philadelphia Orchestra, oversees planning and execution of safe, efficient, and high‑quality production activities. Reporting to the Director of Production, this role manages production budgets, coordinates technical and logistical elements, supervises production staff and vendors, and prepares comprehensive post-event reports.

Serving as a key liaison among artists, musicians, artistic leadership, production teams, and external