Senior Producer

About the role

The Senior Producer is a newly created leadership role overseeing all artistic and production aspects of PS21's core program.

Responsibilities

• Leading planning and execution of the works and residencies selected for PS21 programming year-round, on and off site.
• Serving as the key link between artists and PS21's marketing, development, and operations functions, ensuring the full arc of producing creates a positive experience for the institution, artists, and audiences alike.
• Leading seasonal producing teams as needed.
• Tracking artistic project status, contacts, festival and project calendar development, rehearsal scheduling, presentation management, company management, logistical planning.
• Negotiate rights and understand insurance and liabilities as they pertain to PS21 programs.
• Supporting cash planning / payroll / payment planning in collaboration with the COO.
• Logistics and travel planning for artists, and their experience while on the ground in Chatham, including visa and travel management.
• Company Management for artists while in Chatham and supervising of staff to deliver an exceptional experience for visiting artists.
• Reconciliation of project financial outcomes with budget, and maintenance of those results in formats agreed with AED and COO.
• Supervising and guiding team members as needed for program delivery.
• Planning, advancement and delivery of specific projects ensuring that the work, ideas and systems function at their best to enable effective fundraising, marketing, cost-effective execution, and artistic service delivery throughout.
• Supporting the AED in developing and advancing projects and programmatic initiatives from conception to completion.
• Celebrating and supporting community programs and core presentations alike are delivered at the highest level.

Requirements

This is a full-time, exempt role requiring on-site and physical presence at PS21, with some duties performed remotely. It requires work on some nights and weekends, particularly during the summer season and Festival periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and executing artistic and production projects.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of artistic and production standards and the ability to sustain them.
• Experience working with artists and understanding their needs and creative processes.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reconciliation.
• Experience with logistics and travel planning.
• Ability to problem-solve and overcome challenges.

Skills

• Project management
• Artistic coordination
• Financial management
• Logistical planning
• Collaboration

Benefits

PS21 offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The Senior Producer's salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Senior Producer works full-time, with some evenings and weekends required.