Position Title: Director of Production
Department: Operations
Salary Range: $57,000 – $75,000 (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee Group: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm (evening & weekends required)
FLSA: Exempt
Location: JMSH
Work Modality: On-site
Reports to:  Sr. VP & COO

Position Summary:

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) seeks a highly skilled and organized Director of Production to lead all production and technical operations at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (JMSH) and for BSO performances at other venues including the Music Center at Strathmore. Reporting to the Senior Vice President & COO, this role ensures the successful execution of all BSO concerts and events, including classical and pops subscription programs, special events, education programs, run-outs, and summer performances, while maintaining the highest artistic and operational standards within the approved budget.

The Director of Production manages the IATSE stage crew, coordinates with visiting artists and technical staff, and oversees all aspects of stage, lighting, sound, and other production elements. This role also holds primary responsibility for managing production needs related to external rentals and presentations at the Meyerhoff.

Duties & Responsibilities

Stage Crew & Labor Management

• Oversee and ensure the professionalism and productivity of the stage crew in accordance with IATSE and AFM collective bargaining agreements.
• Develop and maintain stage crew schedules; manage crew timekeeping, payroll review, and compliance with labor requirements.
• Serve as primary liaison between stage crew and BSO leadership for all technical and production-related communication.

 Production & Technical Operations

• Manage all BSO technical needs including lighting, sound, risers, video, and staging; coordinate with Strathmore and other venues as needed.
• Oversee transportation and logistics for off-site performances.
• Lead weekly production meetings and coordinate technical planning with artistic and operations teams.
• Ensure proper maintenance and inventory of production equipment; coordinate necessary purchases or rentals.
• Collaborate on technical aspects of recording, livestreaming, and video projects, including stage crew coordination and documentation.

 Meyerhoff Rentals & Presentations

• Partner with the Director of Live at the Meyerhoff to manage production needs for all non-BSO events, including high-profile artist presentations, conferences, and ceremonies.
• Advance technical requirements for each event; coordinate site visits, production timelines, and day-of logistics.
• Ensure effective client communication and smooth execution of technical and labor services for all rental clients.

 Budgeting & Administration

• Lead development of the annual stagehand budget and assist in broader production budgeting and reconciliation.
• Collaborate on technical invoices, vendor coordination, and expense tracking for both BSO and rental events.
• Serve as Manager on Duty on a rotational basis during BSO performances and events.

 Collaboration & Special Projects

• Work cross-functionally with departments such as Advancement, Education, and Marketing to support technical needs for institutional events and initiatives.
• Participate in organizational planning around long-term production strategy, capital improvements, and technical innovation.

 Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in stage or production management, ideally in a performing arts or symphony orchestra setting.
• Strong working knowledge of stagecraft, concert production, lighting, sound, rigging, and video systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing unionized labor and working with collective bargaining agreements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, live event environment.
• Strong collaborative style with a commitment to teamwork and professional integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and production planning tools; ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IATSE and/or AFM unions
• Familiarity with classical music and symphonic repertoire is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Two plan options at low cost for employees
• Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Fully paid by the BSO
• Paid Time Off: Generous leave including vacation, personal, and sick time
• Retirement & Savings:
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Complimentary or discounted tickets to BSO performances

About the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

For over a century, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has been recognized as one of America’s leading orchestras and one of Maryland’s most significant cultural institutions. The orchestra is internationally renowned and locally admired for its innovation, performances, recordings, and educational outreach initiatives, including OrchKids.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs annually for more than 275,000 people throughout the State of Maryland. Since 1982, the BSO has performed at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, and since 2005, with the opening of The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD, the BSO became the nation’s first orchestra performing its full season of classical and pops concerts in two metropolitan areas.

In July 2022, the BSO made history with the announcement that Jonathon Heyward would succeed Music Director Laureate and OrchKids Founder Marin Alsop as the Orchestra’s next Music Director. Maestro Heyward began his inaugural season in September 2023.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is a proud member of the League of American Orchestras.

More information about the BSO can be found at www.bsomusic.org.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and OrchKids do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, differing physical abilities, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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