Director of Production

Director Of Production

The Apollo Theater became the first organization honored by the Kennedy Center Awards in December 2024, emphasizing The Apollo's impact on the past, present, and future of American culture and the performing arts. From the longest-running talent show in America with Amateur Night at The Apollo, which launched the careers of icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Lauryn Hill, to performances from beloved legends like Smokey Robinson and Lil' Kim and today's biggest stars like Drake, The Apollo has always been a home for artists to create and a home for audiences to see incredible music and art from legendary artists. The Apollo is an American cultural treasure. It is a vibrant non-profit organization rooted in the Harlem community that engages people from around New York, the nation, and the world. Since 1934, The Apollo has celebrated, created, and presented work that centers Black artists and voices from across the African Diaspora. It has also been a catalyst for social and civic advocacy. Today, The Apollo is the largest performing arts institution committed to Black culture and creativity.

The Director of Production (DoP) is the senior-level organizational advocate and strategy leader for all production activities associated with The Apollo. The DoP oversees the planning and execution of a diverse range of live performances, including music, dance, theater, multimedia, and interdisciplinary events, across the six performance spaces at The Apollo as well as for Apollo branded activities in non-Apollo locations. The DoP is a strong leader with comprehensive experience in live performance and event production. As the front-line point of contact for production inquiries, the DoP collaborates as the primary Production liaison for artists, renters, professional technical personnel, and various departments within The Apollo. The DoP ensures seamless coordination of technical and stage labor requirements for all events, maintains high safety standards, upholds production quality, and delivers exceptional artist and audience experiences. The DoP oversees both internal and external programs and events, managing two distinct business units.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Production Planning and Management
• Implementation and Labor
• Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical theater experience in a senior production management role
• Comprehensive knowledge of non-profit theater operations, management strategies, and processes
• Comprehensive knowledge of local, stage, and national labor and safety regulations
• Prior experience managing theatrical union staff, their agreements, and their relationships
• Extensive knowledge of technical processes in all departments, with an understanding on how technical processes are best managed and budgeted
• Ability to think analytically and communicate diplomatically
• Possess the strong interpersonal management and conflict resolution skills required to deliver complex projects in complex environments
• Experience and facility with Autocad/Vectorworks, and other production planning platforms

The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, New York State, or New York City law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.