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About the Role

Second Stage Theater is seeking a Director of Production to lead all theatre production requirements and teams. This senior staff member will report to the Artistic Director and collaborate with the Executive Director, overseeing the Production Management team for both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. The role involves strategic oversight, managing the production lifecycle, and ensuring a positive, inclusive, and safe environment while maintaining timely and cost-effective execution.

Responsibilities

Oversee the execution of all production operations across Second Stage’s theaters.
Collaborate with Artistic Director and Executive Director in creating and adhering to Second Stage’s seasonal and production calendars.
Create and maintain annual production budgets, track expenditures, and generate expense reports.
Collaborate with directors, designers, and Artistic Staff to align artistic vision with resources.
Oversee and run all production-related meetings and monitor department progress.
Cultivate and promote a safe working environment in accordance with health and safety regulations and best theater practices.
Verify and uphold Second Stage’s compliance with local and national collective bargaining agreements.
Oversee all production teams and recruit/hire new staff for production needs.
Coach and develop staff members by monitoring work quality, providing feedback, facilitating conflict resolution, and completing performance evaluations.
Maintain and approve direct report timesheets, expense reports, PTO requests, and other personnel records.
Delegate work to Production staff.
Perform other duties to support the Production Department / Second Stage.
Provide clear communication to the creative team regarding Second Stage resources (Budget, Schedule, Staffing).
Create, maintain, and update design guidelines, relevant Second Stage policies, and show calendars for creative teams.

Requirements

5+ years prior experience in a director role of a theater production department.
Understanding and knowledge of technical theatre disciplines, including the ability to read technical design drawings.
Outstanding leadership skills with a strong ability to lead multiple teams, delegate, and communicate effectively across departments.
Demonstrated creative judgment, excellent problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Proven experience in handling production and design processes on large- and small-scale productions.
Budget management experience.
Strong time management skills with adaptability to changing priorities, deadlines, and numerous concurrent projects.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability and willingness to exercise professional courtesy and discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated computer skills including G-Suite, Dropbox, and Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of and willingness to promote current health and safety practices of the theater industry.
Experience, ability, and commitment to work with and foster a diverse community of individuals and teams.
Working knowledge of IATSE, AFM, USA, SDC, AEA and LORT collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Leadership
Team Management
Delegation
Communication
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Budget Management
Time Management
Adaptability
Interpersonal Skills
Computer Skills (G-Suite, Dropbox, Microsoft Office)
Health and Safety Practices
Diversity and Inclusion

Location

New York, New York

Work Type

Full Time
Regular

Experience Level

Director level
5+ years

Benefits

Vacation
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage

About the Company

Second Stage Theater creates and champions plays and musicals solely from contemporary American writers.
Over 47 years, they have developed and presented over 200 theatrical experiences.
They are the only Broadway company exclusively devoted to contemporary American writers.
Second Stage is dedicated to introducing bold and diverse voices of American creativity.

Equal Opportunity

Second Stage is dedicated to building an equitable and inclusive working environment that reflects a diversity of backgrounds and experiences.
Individuals from populations underrepresented in the theater field are encouraged to apply.
Second Stage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All positions at Second Stage are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, alienage, citizenship or immigration status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial status, caregiver status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, unemployment status, credit history, height or weight, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.