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About the Role

The Director of Production (DoP) is the Senior-level organizational advocate and strategy leader for all Production activities associated with The Apollo. The DoP oversees the planning and execution of a diverse range of live performances across six performance spaces and for Apollo branded activities in non-Apollo locations. This role requires comprehensive experience in live performance and event production, acting as the primary Production liaison for artists, renters, technical personnel, and internal departments.

Responsibilities

Determine event technical requirements based on artist technical specs and contracts.
Collaborate with stakeholders to determine production budget on a per-event and annualized basis.
Develop and implement short/mid/long-term production calendars and schedules.
Collaborate on seasonal organizational planning, balancing stage use with departmental needs.
Oversee preparation and execution of lighting, AV, rigging, and staging configurations.
Hire and oversee Overhire designers as required.
Partner with Facilities to originate and support production-adjacent capital projects.
Supervise and manage daily operations of the Production Department, including budgeting, scheduling, and management of staff and direct reports.
Develop and maintain SOPs for labor practices, equipment use, safety standards, and protocols.
Work with department heads to create, maintain, and improve SOPs for technical equipment use and safety training.
Develop and administer production department budgets, both per-show and annualized.
Forecast and contribute to organizational cash-flow and resource allocation processes.
Develop and maintain all production finance SOPs.
Ensure regular contact with Finance concerning insurance requirements and equipment depreciation schedules.
Collaborate with Development Department to create scope and budget for Production-related capital projects.

Requirements

7+ years of technical theater experience in a senior production management role.
Comprehensive knowledge of non-profit theater operations, management strategies, and processes.
Comprehensive knowledge of local, stage, and national labor and safety regulations.
Prior experience managing theatrical union staff, their agreements, and their relationships.
Extensive knowledge of technical processes in all departments, with an understanding of how they are best managed and budgeted.
Ability to think analytically and communicate diplomatically.
Strong interpersonal management and conflict resolution skills.
Experience and facility with Autocad/Vectorworks, and other production planning platforms.

Skills

Production Planning
Budget Management
Schedule Development
Labor Management
Safety Standards
Technical Theater
Non-profit Operations
Union Relations
Autocad/Vectorworks

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Full-Time
On-site

Experience Level

Senior-level
7+ years

Salary/Compensations

$150-$170k

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with generous employer contribution
Life insurance
Multiple additional optional insurances
401k
HSA and FSA
Show discounts
Gift Shop discounts
Employee assistance program
Local restaurant discounts
Comp tickets to events at other cultural institutions

About the Company

The Apollo Theater is a vibrant non-profit organization rooted in the Harlem community, celebrating, creating, and presenting work that centers Black artists and voices from across the African Diaspora since 1934.
It is the largest performing arts institution committed to Black culture and creativity.
The Apollo is an American cultural treasure, emphasizing its impact on American culture and the performing arts.
It has been a catalyst for social and civic advocacy.

Equal Opportunity

The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, New York State, or New York City law.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.