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With a roster of spectacular dancers and an unparalleled repertory, New York City Ballet was founded in 1948 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein. The Company quickly became world-renowned for its athletic and contemporary style, and is widely acknowledged for its enduring contributions to dance. New York City Ballet is committed to promoting creative excellence and nurturing a new generation of dancers and choreographers. The School of American Ballet is the official training academy of the New York City Ballet.

The Associate Producer, Media is part of a dynamic media team within the Company's Marketing & Media department. They will play a role in the creation of all seasonal and institutional related media projects and activities to further the brand, and to promote the Company's annual season at Lincoln Center and its national and international touring activities. They will also provide internal production support for 3rd party media projects and partnerships. This position reports to the Director, Media and will work closely with all members of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Production coordination of all video and still photography shoots from pre- through post-production, scheduling to meet all objectives/deadline
• Track pre-production, production, and post-production budgets for all assigned media projects
• Maintain knowledge of and follow union rules for all sets
• Coordination of crew, talent and booking Local 1 stagehands
• Book locations & equipment rentals for shoots at NYCB, Lincoln Center, and off-site sound stages
• Process project invoices for approval by team director before submission to finance, enter/ reconcile actuals & maintain year-to-date ledger
• Assist in the management of freelance production assistants on shoots, as well as coordination of prep and return days
• Supervise performance footage shoots with the appropriate Operations and Production personnel, including booking Local 1 stagehands, camera operators and sending shoot notifications; overseeing capture and ingestion of footage
• Supervise production of City Ballet the Podcast and Anatomy of a Dance episodes, booking guests, recording audio and supervising edit

• Maintain video office equipment in a secure, organized manner, keeping it in ready working condition as well as maintaining camera software updates
• Assist with other department activities as needed

Minimum Requirements

• 3 years' experience as an associate producer or 4 as production coordinator
• Bachelor's degree a plus
• Strong project management, budgeting, and agreement drafting skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills
• Extremely detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to take direction and to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Strong command of English grammar, composition, and proofing
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be flexible in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Familiarity with Covid best filming practices a plus
• Ability and willingness to work some nights and weekends in theater and on location
• Ability to shoot and/or edit a major plus
• Proficient with Macs and a command of MS Office
• Proficient with Premiere Pro
• Experience with project management tools, Airtable and Trello a plus
• Experience with MAM systems, EditShare a plus
• Some equipment lifting required
• A demonstrated interest in the arts/culture, ballet and/or NYCB a plus

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position the employee is frequently exposed to:

• Office, studio, theater, and production set environments
• Moving equipment

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. The hours of work are typically between 10 AM and 6 PM weekdays; position requires the ability to work performances and productions shoots that involve evenings and weekends.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

New York City Ballet is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to equity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, unemployment status, familial status, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to extent required by applicable law, credit history or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

New York City Ballet, one of the foremost ballet companies in the world, pursues the highest levels of artistic excellence and innovation. Therefore, we seek to attract, retain, and cultivate the most talented dancers, musicians, designers, stage technicians, and arts administrators. To this end, we are deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values and reflects inclusion, equity and access for all. We are inspired by our founders, George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, who envisioned an authentically American expression of ballet with a company that reflects the rich cultural diversity of this nation. In pursuit of their vision, we are committed to all by educating, developing, and supporting an organization that welcomes and amplifies the voices and lived experiences of everyone.