The full-time Line Producer provides fundamental line producing support for the Programming team’s year-round initiatives and projects, ensuring that advancing and performances logistics are executed efficiently and successfully. This position has a primary focus on Family Programming; the Line Producer will support the Family Programming Curator and the Programming team in managing, developing, and executing a robust Family Programming season, including annual festivals such as Big Umbrella Festival and Open House, multi-performance theatrical runs, and other new initiatives. Outside of Family Programming, the Line Producer will also support a wide range of performances and programs year-round. The Line Producer serves as the main contact between the artists and Lincoln Center and will take the lead in advancing and running performances. Reports to Director, Artistic Programming.
Line Producing:
Work closely with the Family Programming Curator and Programming senior leaders in advancing and planning the projects and events scheduled throughout the year.
Support other full-time and guest curators on additional LCPA projects and performances as assigned.
Be the main artist contact throughout the entire producing process including but not limited to contracts, budgets, marketing materials, collecting tech and hospitality riders.
Be the primary onsite manager and point person on performance days, creating a positive experience for artists and serve as onsite representative to ensure all concerns are addressed swiftly.
Work closely with Event Production Managers running and advancing events: securing all production elements such as backline, equipment rental, and managing day-of schedules.
In close collaboration with project managers and curators, assist with budget management, making decisions that have a direct impact on the production related to rentals, housing, hospitality, and transportation.
Manages and maintains internal communications with Lincoln Center’s Departments including PACO, Production, Operations, Legal, People Team and Marcomm, as well as LCPA Resident Arts Organization colleagues as applicable
Supports Director of Artistic Programming in keeping track of overall timelines and schedules, ensuring overall line producing practices are in sync and up to standard.
Work with Family Programming Curator and additional curators to keep track of the issuing and execution of contracts and payments for all engagements.
Manages, maintains and updates Monday.com, ArtsVision and SharePoint as needed.
Represents Lincoln Center onsite at all times.
You’ll be a fit if you bring:
2-7 years of Line Producing experience in performing arts, touring or production, with a keen interest in working with artists.
A passion for the performing arts and programming oriented for kids, teens, and families.
Ability to, and willingness to work evenings and weekends, and a robust schedule indoors and outdoors during summer months.
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, results driven department/organization
Solid artists management skills
Solid computer and organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to self-direct.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is the world’s leading performing arts center in the heart of New York City. In these times of heightened anxiety and vigilance, we are holding on to the important role the arts play in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.
