Associate Director, Production

Associate Director, Production

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn whose work spans contemporary visual and performing arts, media, and civic action. For over forty years, BRIC has shaped Brooklyn's cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists, creators, students, and media makers. As a creative catalyst for their community, BRIC ignites learning in people of all ages and centralizes diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward. BRIC builds Brooklyn's creative future.
BRIC seeks an Associate Director, Production to lead the planning and execution of BRIC's live event and media capture portfolio, including galas, rentals, house parties, public programs, and broadcast productions. Reporting to the Senior Director, Production & Operations, the Associate Director will directly supervise Production Managers and Production Supervisors and oversee a roster of freelance crew and vendors, ensuring that every event meets BRIC's standards for safety, artistic quality, and audience experience. This role partners closely with Programming, Development, Partnerships, Rentals, and Operations to translate creative vision into flawlessly executed live and captured moments.
Leadership & Team Management
Directly supervise two Production Managers, setting goals, conducting regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and professional development planning
Allocate Production Manager assignments across exhibitions, live events, media productions, and rentals based on capacity and project needs
Build and maintain the freelance and part-time crew roster; lead final hiring decisions for production staff
Mentor team members and cultivate a culture of mutual accountability, equity, and high artistic standards
Strategic Production Oversight
Partner with the Sr. Director of Production and Operations to set annual production strategy, priorities, and operational goals across live events, exhibitions, fabrication, and media
Oversee the full production portfolio

ensuring quality, safety, budget, and timeline standards are met across all concurrent projects
Serve as technical and production point of contact for BRIC Programs, Partnerships, Rental Clients, curators, and major external stakeholders
Step in as Production Supervisor on highest-profile or most complex events
Media Operations & Live Media Production
Oversee live media productions including livestreams, multi-camera shoots, studio productions, broadcast captures, and hybrid events, ensuring high-quality execution and delivery with support with event staff, partner with BRIC TV, Community Media, and program teams to plan, staff, and execute media productions that meet technical, creative, and operational goals.
Manage production schedules, staffing, equipment, and workflows across both live event and media production activities.
Cross-Departmental Coordination
Represent the Production department in cross-functional planning with Producing, Media, Operations, Marketing, Education, Development, Government Affairs, BRICTV, Community Media, and Contemporary Arts
Resolve resource conflicts and competing priorities across overlapping productions
Coordinate with Operations and Facilities on building, infrastructure, and capital issues affecting production
Budget & Vendor Management
Build and manage annual departmental budgets in partnership with the Director of Production
Approve project budgets, vendor contracts, and major purchases within delegated authority
Negotiate and maintain key vendor relationships (equipment, fabrication, lighting, transportation, A/V)
Policy, Safety & Standards
Develop, document, and enforce production policies, safety protocols, and technical operating standards
Ensure OSHA compliance and required certifications across the production team
Lead post-mortems on major projects and translate findings into process improvements
Systems & Reporting
Own departmental systems including WebCheckout inventory, scheduling tools, and production documentation standards
Report on production activity, budget performance, and team capacity to the Director of Production and senior leadership
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Production Support
Support production planning and execution for events and programs at BCB, ensuring alignment with BRIC production standards and practices
Foster greater collaboration between BRIC House and BCB through shared production resources, staffing, workflows, and planning processes
Serve as a key liaison between BCB and BRIC production teams to ensure effective communication and coordinated execution across both locations
You'll Bring these Skills and Strengths to the Role:
Mission & Values Alignment : A passion for BRIC's support of the arts in Brooklyn and a deep commitment to building community, igniting learning, and making change through the arts and creativity.
Experience & Qualifications : Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 5+ years in production management for live events, theatrical productions, broadcast/media capture, or touring productions, including staff management
Strong working knowledge of theatrical and event production standards across lighting, audio, projections, video, and rigging, with familiarity in virtual and hybrid event workflows
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and multiple overlapping productions across venues and formats (in-person, hybrid, virtual)
Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and digital presentation/production platforms including Zoom, vMix, OBS, and WebCheckout
OSHA, CPR, and AED certifications, knowledge of ETC consoles, QLab, and Vectorworks, and a valid driver's license (with 26' box truck experience) are a plus
Professionals representing a wide diversity of personalities and culture.
Other Things to Know:
Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $75K - $90K.
Status and location : This is a full-time, exempt role based in our Brooklyn office.
Benefits : BRIC has a comprehensive benefits package, including: paid time off, 403B retirement plan, pre-tax transit cards, medical flexible spending plans, and more. BRIC currently pays 100% of the premium for employee medical, dental and vision coverage starting on the first of the month after 2 months of employment.
Mission & Values : BRIC is committed to building Brooklyn's creative future. We advance opportunities for visual artists, performers, and media makers. We present bold work that reflects diverse audiences and speaks to the world. We ignite learning in people of all ages. We unite Brooklyn through art and creativity to build community and make change.
How to Apply:
All applicants must submit a resume together with a cover letter outlining the ways in which their skills and experience align with our specific needs via our online application portal. Candidates of color and from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.
BRIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot be used as a basis for an employment decision.