Production Manager

Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) in New York, NY is seeking a full-time Production Manager to lead production planning, budgeting, scheduling and coordination across theatre, dance, music and installations.

Reporting to the Director of Production, you’ll supervise multiple departments, ensure safety, and drive projects on time and within budget while advancing inclusive, anti-racist practices in a dynamic, world-class facility.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in production management.
• Union personnel management experience.
• Professional experience in New York City and/or collaboration with NYC institutions.
• Experience creating operating paradigms for a new facility, organization or performance space.
• Proven leadership with team-building, problem solving, negotiation and mediation skills.
• Excellent communication with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, equity and accessibility.
• Ability to read and interpret light plots and related technical documents.
• Strong budgeting and scheduling skills.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends for performances and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, develop and implement all aspects of the production process.
• Supervise staff for all programming and events to meet creative vision on schedule and on budget.
• Coordinate production work with staff to meet needs of productions and performances.
• Assist in scheduling and logistics for PAC spaces.
• Assist in creating and developing production budgets and schedules.
• Advance productions and review contracts and riders for efficient use of resources.
• Support rental events and collaborations with external teams.
• Arrange production transportation and load-in logistics as required.
• Collaborate with artists, designers and producers to realize high-quality work.
• Assist in budgeting and reforecasting across fiscal year.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team management

Union experience

New York City experience

Light plots

Communication

Anti-racism

Negotiation

Tools

MS Office Suite

Dropbox

Production and Venue Management Software

Payroll Software

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Job description

About Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)

Following 9/11, the community and civic planning process that resulted in the World Trade Center master plan in 2003 envisioned a new performing arts center as one of the anchors of the site.The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) opened in the Fall of 2023. Within its three flexible and intimate performance spaces, PAC NYC produces and presents multiple projects in theatre, dance, music and chamber opera. Across each season, we seek to celebrate life and to affirm community in our location at the World Trade Center.

Our mission

PAC NYC’s mission is to create connections by cultivating bonds between extraordinary artists and communities, with exemplary performances in active dialogue across the arts, and in our flexible, intimate spaces, inviting conversation and new relationships. Our art and our audiences reflect the dynamic energy of all five boroughs of New York City. We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate creative expression from around the world. PAC NYC is where the world trades ideas.

The role:

The PAC is seeking a full-time Production Manger. This position reports to the Director of Production (“DoP”), and works alongside an Associate Director of Production, , Technical Director, Associate Production Manager, Associate Technical Director, and a Production Payroll Specialist/Administration Manager. The Production Manager will assist the DoP in the supervision of other production departments, including Wardrobe, Lighting, Sound, Projections, Scenery, Rigging and Props.

The PM assists in the planning, advancing, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation of all technical requirements for productions and will be assigned the lead Production Manager role on multiple PAC projects each season both in the theaters and on the Lobby Stage. When leading a project or in the absence of the DoP, the PM supervises production staff and labor. As necessary, the PM coordinates with other PAC departments (administrative, artistic, production, facilities and front of house) and show contractors to ensure smooth production of all PAC produced projects and presentations as well as rentals, and special events.

The PM must demonstrate a personal passion for, as well as a track record of advancing inclusive, anti-racist goals in their career. The PM must be a strategic thinker, creative problem solver and innovative thinker. The ideal candidate will be excited to support the expansive vision of The PAC and make best use of its uniquely flexible facility.

The PAC produces and present a mix of programming, including Theatre, Opera, Dance, Music, and Art Installations, along side rental programming, with PM leading projects in a variety of disciplines.

Your key responsibilities:

• As part of the Production Management team, lead, plan, develop and implement all aspects of the production process.
• As part of the Production Management team lead staff for all programming and events in a thoughtful, steady, and collaborative manner in order to bring the creative vision to life for each production, event or rental while ensuring safety and efficiency, with all projects on schedule and on budget.
• In collaboration with the DoP, execute, supervise, manage, and/or assign all production work ensuring staffing and work assignments meet the needs of all productions and performances.
• Together with the production and artistic team assist in scheduling and logistics for spaces throughout The PAC.
• Assist DoP in creation and development of production budgets and schedules for all PAC-presented and produced performances, events and programs.
• As assigned, advance productions and review contracts and riders to ensure efficient and effective use of labor, materials, and other resources.
• Work with organizations renting PAC, including their designated production teams and other staff as appropriate, to ensure that rental events are well supported and successful.
• As assigned, secure and plan all production related transportation and load in logistics. When required, travel to other venues to facilitate the smooth transfer of shows to The PAC.
• Collaborate with The PAC artistic team and external artists, designers, and producers to help them realize the most creative and highest quality work specifically created for The PAC’s unique space(s).
• Assist DoP in the annual institutional and production budgeting process as well as reforecasting throughout each fiscal year.
• Maintain and continually update standards, procedures, and practices.
• Foster a work environment that is safe, respectful, supportive and that embodies the values of equity and inclusion.
• Foster the continued development and goodwill of The PAC productions, through outreach and cultivating relationships with other industry leaders, vendors, and producers. When required, represent The PAC at conferences and external events.

What it takes to be successful in the role:

• At least 5-7 years of experience in the field of production who can demonstrate experience in one or more of these areas below:
• Experience in the management of union personnel
• Professional experience in New York City, and/or collaboration with New York City institutions
• Experience creating operating paradigms, systems, processes, and procedures for a new facility, organization or performance space.
• Proven leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to build, lead and manage a team. Analytic and empathetic problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation skills.
• Excellent communication and intermediary skills in working with a diverse group of internal and external constituencies.
• A commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, equity and accessibility.
• Ability to read and interpret light plots, stage plans, and related technical documents.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive, strategize, manage, and prioritize between multiple projects, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent budgeting and scheduling skills.
• Able to work nights and weekends in support of performance and event schedules.

Our ideal candidate will also possess:

• In-depth, hands-on experience and knowledge of modern stage technology and procedures including rigging, sound, recording, video, lighting, stage automation systems, video streaming and broadcasting standards and equipment.
• A thorough working knowledge of multiple scales and forms of performance: including opera, theater, dance, music, and special events.
• Knowledge of theatrical and OSHA safety regulations and practices.

Proficiency with various software programs including MS Office Suite, Dropbox, Production and Venue Management Software, Payroll Software, Vectorworks, and AutoCAD.

Salary Range:

Annual salary will range is $105,000 and $115,000 plus full benefits. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability benefits, and self-insured dental, vision and health care and dependent day care flexible spending accounts. Full time employees are also eligible for paid time off and 401K enrollment with employer match.

Our commitment to creating a diverse and equitable workplace:

Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to a diverse staff are fundamental principles at PAC NYC, where employment opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.