About BRIC:

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.

About the Production Manager Role:

BRIC seeks a Production Manager with theatrical background to supervise and execute event productions. They will oversee several overlapping events throughout the year using in-person, hybrid, or virtual formats for the following departments: Performing Arts, Contemporary Arts, Community Media, Education, Administration & Development, and Rentals. Reporting to the Director of Production, the Production Manager plays a critical role in serving BRIC’s community-centered mission.

What You’ll Do in the Role:

The Production Manager will be responsible for the following in addition to any other projects as assigned by their manager, the Director of Production:

• Plan, devise and coordinate all technical and staging requirements for each production.
• Lead and manage all production meetings, processes, equipment, and crew related to BRIC productions.
• Coordinate team documentation including meeting reports, staffing spreadsheets, production media, payroll reminders, personnel information, manuals, etc.
• Communicate and coordinate information about the event to all support teams including marketing, development, venue operations, and media operations.
• Develop and implement production policies that ensure safe working conditions and high organizational and artistic standards.
• Act as Technical point of contact for BRIC Producers, Rental Clients, and technical production related vendors.
• Manage hiring and scheduling processes for all freelance staff and vendors through assessing skills, staffing production crews, and approving timesheets. 
• Train and mentor artists and freelance staff during load-ins, technical rehearsals, performances, and strikes.
• Coordinate resource allocation with internal and external stakeholders including: Operations, BRICTV, Community Media, Contemporary Arts, and vendors in collaboration with Production Department leadership.
• Collaborate with the team to execute post-production debriefs and workflows to ensure the success of future events.
• Act as Production Supervisor as needed, overseeing event crew and event Run of Day.
• Work with the Director of Production to create event-specific and annual budgets that include, but are not limited to, labor, equipment, and maintenance.
• Manage the inventory of production equipment and shop materials using web checkout.

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:
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a theatrical production manager, project manager, or with a musical touring production.
  • Experience in lighting, audio, projections, and theatrical carpentry skills.
  • OSHA, CPR, and AED certifications are preferred.
  • Superior skills using Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Experience operating digital presentation platforms including Zoom, vMix, Hopin, OBS, and WebCheckout.
  • Required to have a valid driver’s license and experience driving a 26’ box truck is preferred.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team, promoting mutual accountability and inspiring trust from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal communication, in addition to exceptional written and oral communication skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of standard theatrical and event practices, equipment, and software in the areas of theatrical lighting, rigging, sound, projection, video, and virtual media including but not limited to ETC consoles, Qlab. Knowledge of Vectorworks, Zoom, and Vmix is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize complex workload.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a large number of staff, clients, community members, guest artists, and other professionals representing a wide diversity of personalities and culture.

• Communication & Relationship Building: Committed to effective communication and building relationships with internal staff, producers, artists, external crew, clients, and vendors. 
• Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Brings experience operationalizing equity within event production and setting an equity and justice rooted strategy for staffing and team management.

Other Things to Know:

• Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $65K - $80K. 
• 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 found here on our website. 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.