The Associate Director of Production is a key member of the Artistic Operations team who works closely with the General Manager and other members of the artistic operations department. This role is supportive of LACO’s concert operations and works to serve the greater community through music education, performances, and partnerships. This position will regularly engage with music director, stakeholders, guest artists, venue personnel, musicians, staff, and other constituents. A background in concert or theatrical production, a high degree of professionalism, and a strong grasp of logistics with attention to detail and accuracy is non-negotiable.

• Ensure a safe and professional environment for musicians at all rehearsals and concerts through management of all necessary production elements and adhering to the LACO Master Agreement.
• Manage venue rentals in collaboration with General Manager.
• Create and distribute production schedules, run of show, house information sheets, production notes, and information for archives. Draft stage plots.
• Schedule and attend all required production meetings for every concert set, department meetings, and interdepartmental concert meetings.
• Plan and budget for production staffing for all services.
• Coordinate and schedule rental and transportation of all necessary instruments and equipment.
• Serve as the point of contact for production related invoices and expenses, monitor production expenditures, forecast based on actual budgets, and verify payrolls generated by Personnel Manager.
• Serve as a point of contact for all technical, audiovisual, and multimedia production vendors. Prepare quotes for special projects and productions.
• For in-person concerts, manage coordination with production team to help call production and show-related cues, communicate all show related information (timings, late seating breaks, intermission lengths, potential delays, etc.) with front of house.
• For digital initiatives, manage coordination with all post-production team members and LACO staff to meet deadlines. Support the post-production team to achieve digital goals.
• Coordinate LA Orchestra Fellowship LACO activities with General Manager.
• Manage LACO mock auditions.
• Manage musician hiring for non-subscription concert activity.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in concert production
• Can work weekend and evening hours
• Experience managing people
• Stage management experience
• Work well under pressure
• Music or theater background
• Familiarity with AFM and IATSE
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Comfortable with high profile artists
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts
• Experience with budgets
• Experience with ArtsVision
• Familiarity with Los Angeles area venues
• Valid drivers license
• Comfortable on headset

Please send a resume and 3 professional references to rickydeanmcwain@laco.org. Application Deadline is May 1, 2022.

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, and we actively engage in organizational reforms toward creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We will not discriminate and will enact measures to ensure against discrimination based on race, color, gender, gender expression/identity, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, criminal conviction, or sexual orientation.

Current and complete COVID-19 vaccination is required and a condition of employment.Consideration for reasonable exceptions will be made.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation dueto a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via email toinfo@laco.org.