Line Producer Job at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Position

Full Time: Line Producer

Department

Programming

Overview

The full-time Line Producer provides fundamental line producing support for the Programming team’s year-round initiatives and projects, ensuring that advancing and performances logistics are executed efficiently and successfully. This position has a primary focus on Family Programming; the Line Producer will support the Family Programming Curator and the Programming team in managing, developing, and executing a robust Family Programming season, including annual festivals such as Big Umbrella Festival and Open House, multi-performance theatrical runs, and other new initiatives. Outside of Family Programming, the Line Producer will also support a wide range of performances and programs year-round. The Line Producer serves as the main contact between the artists and Lincoln Center and will take the lead in advancing and running performances. Reports to Director, Artistic Programming.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Family Programming Curator and Programming senior leaders in advancing and planning the projects and events scheduled throughout the year.
• Support other full-time and guest curators on additional LCPA projects and performances as assigned.
• Be the main artist contact throughout the entire producing process including contracts, budgets, marketing materials, collecting tech and hospitality riders.
• Be the primary onsite manager and point person on performance days, creating a positive experience for artists and serving as onsite representative to ensure all concerns are addressed swiftly.
• Work closely with Event Production Managers running and advancing events: securing production elements such as backline, equipment rental, and managing day-of schedules.
• In collaboration with project managers and curators, assist with budget management, making decisions that impact rentals, housing, hospitality, and transportation.
• Manage and maintain internal communications with Lincoln Center’s Departments including PACO, Production, Operations, Legal, People Team and Marcomm, as well as LCPA Resident Arts Organization colleagues as applicable.
• Support the Director of Artistic Programming in keeping track of overall timelines and schedules, ensuring line producing practices are in sync and up to standard.
• Work with Family Programming Curator and additional curators to issue and execute contracts and payments for engagements.
• Manage, maintain and update Monday.com, ArtsVision and SharePoint as needed.
• Represent Lincoln Center onsite at all times.

You’ll be a fit if you bring

• 2-7 years of Line Producing experience in performing arts, touring or production, with a keen interest in working with artists.
• A passion for the performing arts and programming oriented for kids, teens, and families.
• Ability to, and willingness to work evenings and weekends, and a robust schedule indoors and outdoors during summer months.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, results driven department/organization.
• Solid artists management skills.
• Solid computer and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to self-direct.

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Performing Arts and Non-profit Organizations

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements for the Line Producer role at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and does not include external postings or unrelated listings.