Organization: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Position: Production Manager
Terms of Employment: Full-Time
Salary: $55,000
Location: 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007

Bristol Riverside Theatre is a mid-sized regional theatre whose mission is to engage audiences and artists alike with exceptional performances, inspired writing, and superior productions that motivate us to think harder, to feel more deeply, to laugh more joyfully, and to reflect on ourselves and the world in which we live.

Located in the historic district of Bristol Borough, the theatre has a full-time staff of 13 employees and is an IATSE theatre with a house crew of 5. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

DESCRIPTION

We seek an organized, collaborative, and creative Production Manager who will manage and oversee all aspects of the Production Department. This is a leadership role responsible for making sure all aspects of production proceed smoothly from pre-production to post-production including, but not limited to, creating and monitoring budgets, managing crew calls, scheduling and logistics to ensure sets are loaded in and struck safely and on time. The Production Manager will be expected to demonstrate strong management and leadership skills, diligent budget tracking skills, a collaborative attitude with artistic staff, and will be required to multi-task, meet deadlines, exercise independent judgment, and problem-solve. We are a small, collaborative team and the Production Manager should expect to also support the production needs of other departments (Education, Development, and Marketing) as needed. This position is supervised by and reports directly to the General Manager.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Production Manager performs the following duties:

  • Manages the production department.
  • Collaborates with Designers, Directors, the Producing Directors, Technical Director, and department heads to ensure the successful execution of all productions
  • Manages and monitors production expenses
  • Hires and supervises production staff (through IATSE Local 8)
  • Maintains relationships with vendors and contractors
  • Ensures all productions comply with safety regulations and standards

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

The desired experience and qualifications for this position include:

  • At least 3 years of demonstrated success in production management or related position.
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Strong collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Knowledge of theatrical production processes and procedures
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

BENEFITS: Comprehensive health benefits and flexible holidays.

EOE: Bristol Riverside Theatre is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives and better reflects the community as a whole. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

TO APPLY: E-mail your resume to human.resources@brtstage.org with “Production Manager” in the subject line. With your resume, please submit a cover letter describing what attracted you to this job and your qualifications. Qualified candidates may be asked to submit additional information, including references from people with whom they have worked in the theatre industry.