DESCRIPTION

Associate Producer

Wagner Johnson Productions

Wagner Johnson Productions (WJP) is seeking an Associate Producer to join our team. WJP is a Broadway and commercial theater producing and general management company with an active production slate and a robust development pipeline. This role works closely with our Co-Founders and Producer across investor relations, production logistics, creative development, and day-to-day producing operations.

We're hiring across a range of experience levels—from candidates a few years into a producing or general management career to more seasoned producing professionals ready to take on greater creative and strategic ownership. Responsibilities and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

What You'll Do:

Investor Relations & Fundraising

• Support commercial fundraising efforts and investor communications.

• Oversee collection of investor funds and fully executed investment paperwork.

• Maintain investor databases, fundraising trackers, and reporting systems.

• Respond to investor inquiries and coordinate investment documentation.

• Organize co-producer events and investor gatherings.

• Coordinate ongoing investor communications, including monthly updates and marketing meetings.

• Manage K-1 follow-up during tax season.

• Prepare conformed signature pages and financing documentation.

• For more experienced candidates: negotiate option agreements and development deals with creative teams.

Production & Operational Support

• Support production planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

• Coordinate production logistics, including rehearsal space, travel, housing, and immigration/visa needs.

• Coordinate readings, workshops, and other development activities.

• Assist with contracts and agreements in collaboration with legal, general management, and accounting teams.

• Arrange opening night gifts and company hospitality.

• For more experienced candidates: oversee production budgets, financial reporting, payroll coordination, and insurance administration alongside the General Management and finance teams.

Creative Development

• Read and evaluate scripts and other creative material.

• Attend readings, workshops, rehearsals, previews, and industry presentations.

• Track the company's development pipeline and maintain script, talent, and project databases.

• Coordinate meetings and industry events.

• Collaborate with the Producer and creative teams throughout the development process.

• For more experienced candidates: identify new theatrical properties, cultivate relationships with writers, directors, agents, and other artists, provide creative feedback throughout development, and help shape the company's long-term development strategy.

Industry Engagement

• Represent Wagner Johnson Productions at readings, workshops, conferences, and industry events.

• Build and maintain relationships across the commercial theater community.

• Collaborate closely with General Management, Press, Marketing, Legal, Accounting, and production partners.

What We're Looking For:

• 3 years of experience in commercial theater producing, general management, or a closely related field.

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects across investor relations, production logistics, and creative development simultaneously.

• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and sound professional judgment.

• A genuine passion for theater and curiosity about how new work is developed and produced.

• For more senior candidates: demonstrated experience evaluating creative material, negotiating agreements, managing production finances, and overseeing a development pipeline.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Full Time, in person based in New York City.

We take care of our team. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision — including a $0 deductible medical plan with premiums fully covered at the employee level

• Access to One Medical, Health Advocate, Talkspace, Kindbody, and Teladoc

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• 401(k) with company matching, available after 90 days

• Flexible PTO — with a genuine expectation that you use at least three weeks

• Paid parental leave

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Opportunities to attend Broadway openings, industry events, and occasional show comps

To Apply

All applications MUST be received here: https://app.dover.com/apply/e589a234-175f-4948-8776-a87cc6f250cc/561d837b-8c84-4c79-90bd-c9db7daab704/

Please apply by July 10th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

SALARY

$80,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

• NON-UNION