Associate Producer

Company: Beth Morrison Projects

Company Location: Brooklyn, NY

Job Location: On Site/In Person; Hybrid/Other

Job Type: Full Time

Date Posted: January 6, 2025

Network(s): Artistic Administration

DESCRIPTION

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER 

Beth Morrison Projects, one of the industry’s leading innovators in opera-theatre and  music theatre, seeks 1-2 full-time associate producers to join its team. Associate  Producers (APs) act as project managers and primary points of communication for a  portfolio of BMP productions in development, in production, and on tour. By managing  the various details, workflows, people, and priorities necessary to bring a production  from idea to premiere, APs ensure that BMP artists can do their best work and see their  creations come to life. 

Core Responsibilities: 

Reporting to BMP’s Director of Production and working closely with the full BMP  producing team, the AP’s responsibilities include: 

● Production and Performance Coordination: Ensure that BMP productions and  works in development progress on schedule by serving as the point person for all  production administration, including casting & production team hiring and  onboarding, artistic meeting scheduling and note-taking, and workshop, rehearsal, and production calendar development and logistics. 

● Internal and External Communication: Serve as the nexus of communication with BMP’s producing and general management teams, as well as partner  organizations’ artistic, production, and administrative staff, ensuring shared  understanding of information, expectations, and next steps. 

● Artist Liaison and Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for  collaborating artists to foster a positive and meaningful creative partnership with  BMP by ensuring they are fully informed, engaged, and supported in their work. 

● Tour & Travel Management: Plan, confirm, and book all travel and housing for  BMP staff and artists when working away from home, and provide on-site support  for BMP workshops and touring engagements. 

● General Artistic Administration: Maintain all BMP artistic records, documents,  and databases, and coordinate other production or administrative tasks as needed  in support of BMP’s production team. 

BMP operates on a hybrid model, with at least two days in BMP’s Brooklyn office each  week. The AP may also work onsite in BMP rehearsal and performance spaces across the  greater NYC area. As such, the AP must be based in the greater New York City area or  willing to relocate. This role is also expected to travel nationally and internationally with  BMP productions.

Qualifications: 

The AP role is an early-career position, and BMP is committed to the training,  development, and future career development of the person hired into this role. To succeed  in this role, the following basic core competencies are expected: 

● Interest and Experience in Performing Arts: Excitement and passion for the  performing arts, and passion for BMP’s mission to foster innovation in the field,  and a desire to create a supportive environment for artists; prior experience  working in the performing arts in a professional or academic environment. An  ability to read sheet music is strongly preferred. 

● Organizational and Project Management Skills: Exceptional attention to detail,  and the ability to track and manage complex logistics, schedules, and  documentation; the ability to keep projects moving forward by tracking different  workflows and deadlines, identifying necessary action steps, and manage collaborations between team members. 

● Initiative and Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to notice and flag issues or  complications as they arise, and help brainstorm ways to address those issues; an  ability to prioritize independently and collaboratively to address immediate,  medium-term, and long-term needs. 

● Communication Skills: The ability to convey information clearly, professionally,  and transparently, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders; the  ability to successfully adapt communications to various personalities, styles, and  preferences. 

● A valid driver’s license. 

While not required or expected, the following skills would be an asset for the AP: 

● 1-3 years of professional experience in artistic producing, arts administration,  production, tour management, or stage management; experience working directly  with professional artists a plus. 

● Specific interest or experience in contemporary opera, new music, or other  experimental/avant-garde theater/performance.  

● Knowledge of or experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and  justice principles; experience integrating anti-oppression concepts into an artistic  process a plus. 

● Experience tracking expenses/managing a budget. 

● Experience with Dropbox (or other cloud storage/file hosting software), Trello (or  other project management tools), and/or Airtable (or other cloud-based database)

Desired Start Date: March 3, 2025

BENEFITS

Pay Range: $53,000 - $56,000 Annual