Producer

Northern Stage


Job Summary

The Producer works alongside the Artistic Director and the Head of Producing and Programming as a member of the Artistic Planning team, to develop and deliver a programme of high quality produced work and artistic projects, taking line producing responsibility for specific shows

Job Description

SALARY £34,000

Producing Lead on all aspects of producing as a line producer:

  • Ensure the highest level of quality for all of Northern Stage’s produced work
  • Budget management and monitoring, drafting production budgets and ensuring all produced projects are delivered on time and on budget
  • Schedule and manage key production dates, e.g., design deadlines, performance schedules
  • Manage the appointment of cast & creative teams, including fee and contract negotiation across all commissioned and produced work in line with industry standards
  • Schedule, lead and manage parameters meetings and production debriefs
  • Work to ensure productions are delivered in line with our environmental ambitions
  • Tour booking where appropriate
  • Access performance scheduling, facilitation, and logistics; ensuring positive working relationships are maintained with all access providers and ensuring access performances are delivered on budget
  • Coordinate and manage research and development workshops
  • Liaise with and maintain positive working relationships with co-producers
  • Manage key administrative areas with the support of team members, including: Checking the availability of performance rights and licensing plays for performance Travel, flights, work permits and accommodation
  • Ensure all producing administration is as up to date as possible and information is passed on and available to colleagues
  • Monitoring and reporting on the diversity of produced work, including artists, freelancers and performers
  • Assist with the integration of Northern Stage’s talent development initiatives into the produced programme
  • Actively working to ensure any fundraising initiatives are integrated into the produced programme and supported effectively and contribute to the reporting of such
  • Shared with the wider Artistic Planning team, attend first performances (for both produced and visiting work) and host post-show discussions were required to ensure visiting artists receive an exemplary welcome

Job Requirements

Candidates should have demonstrable experience in:

  • Experience of producing theatre at mid-scale and/or on tour
  • Experience of coordinating and administrating creative activities, and managing multiple projects concurrently
  • Experience of working directly with creative teams and facilitating artistic processes
  • Experience of contracting artists and companies, including use of national union agreements (UK Theatre, BECTU, ITC, Writers Guild etc)
  • Experience of creating and managing complex budgets and schedules accurately and efficiently

Skills

  • Commitment to regional producing theatre and the part it plays in its community
  • Commitment to diersity, inclusion and environmental sustainability
  • Confident understanding of a wide range of producing processes, including scheduling, development, production and project management, budget management and negotiation
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively with artistic, performing and production teams

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Producer
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 01 Dec 2025

  • Location:

    North East

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Job: Producer

Job: Producer

Organisation: Northern Stage

Postcode: NE1 7RH

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