Opportunities

Description

The New York Philharmonic connects with up to 50 million music lovers each season through live concerts in New York and around the world, as well as broadcasts, recordings, and education programs. The 2022–23 season marks a new chapter in the life of America’s longest living orchestra with the opening of the reimagined David Geffen Hall and programming that engages with today’s cultural conversations through explorations of HOME, LIBERATION, SPIRIT, and EARTH, in addition to the premieres of 16 works. This marks the return from the pandemic, when the NY Phil launched NY Phil Bandwagon, presenting free performances across the city, and 2021–22 concerts at other New York City venues.

The New York Philharmonic seeks an Assistant Production Manager to provide administrative and operational support for all activities of the Philharmonic’s Production Department, as well as the domestic and international touring activities of the orchestra.

Responsibilities include:

Participate as part of the “Production Manager Team” and “Concert Duty Manager Team” rotations on an as-assigned basis, working evenings, weekends and holidays.
Develop and plan production logistics for events and projects as assigned (including schedules, staging, lights, sound, instruments, equipment and misc. operations); monitor and maintain budgets for assigned events.
Work closely with Director, Touring and Operations to develop, distribute, and track all tour materials, including per diem, reimbursements, tour forms, hotel and flight lists, guest requests, billing and invoicing, foreign currency, passport list and tour packets.
Coordinate visa/work permit application process for international tours; including collecting, assembling, and preparing all necessary materials for visa and work permit applications for orchestra and staff.
Travel with orchestra on tours as assigned; assist in all orchestra tour logistics, including but not limited to, travel and hotel arrangements, performance venue logistics, Music Director hospitality, etc.
Support Production Department staff with general administration and support, budget planning, budget reforecasting, invoice processing and expense tracking.
Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

The New York Philharmonic offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees including:

Medical Dental and Vision coverage
Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan after one year of employment
Employer paid Life and Disability insurance
12 Holidays
Up to 20 Vacation days in third calendar year of employment

Please submit a resume and a cover letter.

No phone calls, please. Although we appreciate your interest, we will only contact applicants we are considering for interview.

The New York Philharmonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, immigration or citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital and partnership status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or active military service member or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment policies.

Requirements

Requirements:

Minimum of one year of production-related experience in an orchestra, performing arts center, or presenting organization. Excellent administrative, computer and organizational skills; must be extremely diplomatic with outstanding oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or similar software is highly desirable; experience with orchestral and theatrical production is preferred, including lighting, live sound, audio recording, video and projection, rigging, scenery, props, costumes, stage management, freight/cargo, and similar. Ability to work independently, juggle many projects at once and meet immediate deadlines; good knowledge of music, orchestra repertoire and artist. Must be able to work long hours (mornings, nights and weekends) and have the ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) as needed.