Associate Production Manager, Manhattan School of Music - Manhattan School of Music

Domains:

Opera/Musical Theatre Productions

• Assume the role of Associate Production Manager for all Opera and Musical Theatre (OMT) Productions, including those that are produced using online/virtual formats.

• Take notes for all production meetings.

• In collaboration with the Production Manager, maintain detailed production budgets for each production, including physical production and labor.

• Working with the Production Manager, maintain production calendars (including film schedules for online/virtual productions) for all productions.

• Support designers in meeting deadlines and adhering to budgets.

• Maintain MSM equipment inventory across venues and call out any conflicts between productions based on the performance calendar.

• Coordinate with stage management room reservations for rehearsals and filming (for online/virtual formats) as needed.

• Provide support for the rehearsal room (including online rehearsal rooms) by managing rehearsal report requests, checking in on rehearsal room needs and communicating with stage management.

• In consultation with the Production Manager, make purchases and approve expenses within the preapproved budgets.

• Aid in coordination and communication of student tech schedules, send daily schedule emails to the student tech teams.

• For OMT productions in online/virtual formats, work with the production and artistic teams to facilitate and provide management oversight for all on-site film location load ins and film shoots.

• When on-site, in-person performances resume, provide management oversight in the theatre from load-in through strike.

• When on-site, in-person performances resume, coordinate repairs and maintenance during the run of the show.

• Working with the Production Manager, coordinate post-mortem meetings to help improve the process in which MSM produces OMT productions.

• Aid the Production Manager with additional tasks, as needed.

Production Office Administrative Work

• Assist Production Office staff with creation and communication of crew schedule.

• Assist Production Office staff with processing of payroll for full-time, overhire, and student staff.

• Assist with concert production as time and schedule allow.

Precollege Productions

• Work with the Production Manager as additional support for MSM Precollege productions.

• In consultation with the Production Manager, create production calendars for productions.

• In consultation with the Production Manager, schedule and take notes at production meetings.

• Manage all rehearsal needs and process rehearsal report requests.

• Communicate the resources that can realistically be used to the creative team and staff.

Job Requirements:

• 1+ year PM experience or 3+ years APM experience

• Professional demeanor, superior written and verbal communication skills, comfort in high-pressure situations, and the ability to adapt are essential

• Solution-oriented and ability to collaborate with teams of various backgrounds

• Working understanding of the operations of Carpentry/Rigging; Automation; Lighting; Sound; Props; Costumes

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, Vectorworks required

• Must be able to read and evaluate technical drawings; ability to draft is a plus, but not required

• Experience with IATSE crews and contracts preferred.

• Ability to work irregular and extended working hours

• Ability to move throughout the theatre and office environment and continuously perform essential functions for an extended period of time

• Familiarity with digital/online performance medium a big plus

Contact Information:

Send letter of application and résumé including three references to:

Britni Serrano, Production Manager, Opera and Musical Theatre

bserrano@msmnyc.edu

No phone calls, please.
Salary: 43,000-48,000