Associate Production Manager

The USC School of Dramatic Arts invites applications for a full-time Associate Production Manager (APM) who will co-supervise our School of Dramatic Productions.

The APM will work with the school’s Production Department and report directly to the Production Manager. The APM will function independently on projects as well as assist with departmental issues; working with guest/student designers and Area Heads to facilitate the physical production needs of graduate productions within the available schedule, labor, and budget parameters.

In addition, the APM will direct staff and student workers and supervise the operation and maintenance of one or more theatre studios/laboratories/facilities for the School of Dramatic Arts. The position will provide advanced or specialized studio/laboratory technical expertise to faculty, staff and graduate or undergraduate students in the design and use of equipment, facilities, and materials. The individual in this role will have direct responsibility for policy and procedure development, as well as budget and procurement accountability. Additional duties may include production management of extra-curricular events hosted by the school in various venues.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of all aspects of theatre production, operations, and procedures and is an equity-minded professional who will bring innovative practice to production management. Required skills include familiarity with hiring protocols, analysis, budget development and expenditures management, strong written and oral communication skills, conflict resolution, risk management and scheduling prowess. Successful candidates will demonstrate career leadership and have familiarity with and understanding of standard Actor’s Equity Association (A.E.A.) stage management practices and procedures. While academic credentials are desirable, all equivalent experience in the professional arena is also vitally important. Applications should include a cover letter describing the candidate's qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.

Starting salary range: $82,000K-$87,000 depending on experience. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

This position is exempt from overtime with an estimated 40–50-hour work week.

Preferred Minimum Education

• BA/BFA Degree in Theatre (specifically Stage Management or Production Management) or Related Field or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

Preferred Minimum Experience

• 7 years specialized, progressively responsible experience in applicable performing or visual arts. Expert knowledge of the field. Ability to manage.
• Familiarity with and understanding of standard Actor’s Equity Association (A.E.A.) stage management practices and procedures. 
• Knowledge of all aspects of theatre production, operations, and procedures. 
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. 
• Typing and computer literacy required, knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suites. 
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Theatre or Related Field
• 10 years’ experience

The USC School of Dramatic Arts (SDA), founded in 1945, is recognized internationally as a leader in theatre education and its application to stage, screen, and other industries.  The School offers innovative programs and curricula in acting, musical theatre, directing, playwriting, critical studies, costume design, scenic design, lighting design, sound design, stage management and creator arts.  With a faculty of dramatic artists working at the highest level of their profession, the School offers BA, BFA and MFA degrees and has an active production program of more than 20 shows with a population of more than 600 undergraduate and graduate students combined. SDA’s headquarters are located in the heart of USC’s beautiful University Park Campus, housed in the Dick Wolf Drama Center, which anchor’s the University’s performing arts corridor (Thornton School of Music, Kaufman School of Dance, and the School of Cinematic Arts).

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which comprises t