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About the Role

BRIC seeks an Associate Director, Production to lead the planning and execution of BRIC's live event and media capture portfolio. This role partners closely with Programming, Development, Partnerships, Rentals, and Operations to translate creative vision into flawlessly executed live and captured moments.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise two Production Managers, setting goals, conducting regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and professional development planning
• Allocate Production Manager assignments across exhibitions, live events, media productions, and rentals based on capacity and project needs
• Build and maintain the freelance and part-time crew roster; lead final hiring decisions for production staff
• Mentor team members and cultivate a culture of mutual accountability, equity, and high artistic standards
• Partner with the Sr. Director of Production and Operations to set annual production strategy, priorities, and operational goals across live events, exhibitions, fabrication, and media
• Oversee the full production portfolio — ensuring quality, safety, budget, and timeline standards are met across all concurrent projects
• Serve as technical and production point of contact for BRIC Programs, Partnerships, Rental Clients, curators, and major external stakeholders
• Step in as Production Supervisor on highest-profile or most complex events
• Oversee live media productions including livestreams, multi-camera shoots, studio productions, broadcast captures, and hybrid events, ensuring high-quality execution and delivery
• Partner with BRIC TV, Community Media, and program teams to plan, staff, and execute media productions that meet technical, creative, and operational goals
• Manage production schedules, staffing, equipment, and workflows across both live event and media production activities
• Represent the Production department in cross-functional planning with Producing, Media, Operations, Marketing, Education, Development, Government Affairs, BRICTV, Community Media, and Contemporary Arts
• Resolve resource conflicts and competing priorities across overlapping productions
• Coordinate with Operations and Facilities on building, infrastructure, and capital issues affecting production
• Build and manage annual departmental budgets in partnership with the Director of Production
• Approve project budgets, vendor contracts, and major purchases within delegated authority
• Negotiate and maintain key vendor relationships (equipment, fabrication, lighting, transportation, A/V)
• Develop, document, and enforce production policies, safety protocols, and technical operating standards
• Ensure OSHA compliance and required certifications across the production team
• Lead post-mortems on major projects and translate findings into process improvements
• Own departmental systems including WebCheckout inventory, scheduling tools, and production documentation standards
• Report on production activity, budget performance, and team capacity to the Director of Production and senior leadership
• Support production planning and execution for events and programs at BCB, ensuring alignment with BRIC production standards and practices
• Foster greater collaboration between BRIC House and BCB through shared production resources, staffing, workflows, and planning processes
• Serve as a key liaison between BCB and BRIC production teams to ensure effective communication and coordinated execution across both locations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 5+ years in production management for live events, theatrical productions, broadcast/media capture, or touring productions, including staff management
• Strong working knowledge of theatrical and event production standards across lighting, audio, projections, video, and rigging, with familiarity in virtual and hybrid event workflows
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and multiple overlapping productions across venues and formats (in-person, hybrid, virtual)
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and digital presentation/production platforms including Zoom, vMix, OBS, and WebCheckout
• OSHA, CPR, and AED certifications, knowledge of ETC consoles, QLab, and Vectorworks, and a valid driver's license (with 26' box truck experience) are a plus
• Committed to effective communication and building relationships with internal staff, producers, artists, external crew, clients, and vendors
• Brings experience operationalizing equity within event production and setting an equity and justice rooted strategy for staffing and team management

Skills

• Production Management
• Live Events
• Theatrical Productions
• Broadcast/Media Capture
• Touring Productions
• Staff Management
• Lighting
• Audio
• Projections
• Video
• Rigging
• Virtual Event Workflows
• Hybrid Event Workflows
• Budget Management
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Google Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Zoom
• vMix
• OBS
• WebCheckout
• OSHA
• CPR
• AED
• ETC Consoles
• QLab
• Vectorworks
• Driver's License
• 26' Box Truck Experience
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Equity and Inclusion
• Equity Operationalization
• Justice Rooted Strategy

Location

• Brooklyn

Work Type

• Full-time
• Exempt

Experience Level

• 5+ years in production management

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

• $75K - $90K

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 403B retirement plan
• Pre-tax transit cards
• Medical flexible spending plans
• 100% premium coverage for employee medical, dental and vision coverage after 2 months of employment

About the Company

• BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn whose work spans contemporary visual and performing arts, media, and civic action.
• For over forty years, BRIC has shaped Brooklyn’s cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists, creators, students, and media makers.
• As a creative catalyst for their community, BRIC ignites learning in people of all ages and centralizes diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward.
• BRIC builds Brooklyn’s creative future.
• BRIC is committed to building Brooklyn's creative future.
• We advance opportunities for visual artists, performers, and media makers.
• We present bold work that reflects diverse audiences and speaks to the world.
• We ignite learning in people of all ages.
• We unite Brooklyn through art and creativity to build community and make change.

Equal Opportunity

• BRIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot be used as a basis for an employment decision.
• Candidates of color and from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.