Producing Artistic Director

PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

PLAYING ON AIR, INC.

Since Playing on Air’s first public radio season in 2012, it has been providing the highest caliber short audio drama for free and on demand worldwide. Devoted to a new form of theater accessibility, it records compelling short plays by top playwrights, ace directors, and world-class performers.  This way, access to entertaining, thought provoking theater is easily accessible on public radio, podcast, and our website: playingonair.org.

Every POA play is followed by an insightful conversation with its playwright, director and cast about the short they just recorded.

Job Description:

• Identifying plays to license, commission, record, and program; and director.
• Conferring with playwright and director regarding casting; coordinating all participants; and overseeing sessions.
• Choosing Takes for the audio editor; identifying composers and approving music and sound design (unless handled by the director).
• Hosting all sessions, writing and voicing the plays’ introductions/credits; and as moderator, preparing thoughtful questions for the conversation following each recording.
• Growing POA as its chief strategist and ambassador.
• Contributing to all fundraising efforts.

Job Details:

We seek a leader with in-depth knowledge of and passion for the work of contemporary theater artists. Excellent writing, managing and organizational skills and a proven ability to work independently, creatively and collaboratively are important. We value skilled interpersonal teamwork; communication skills; and a large network of contacts to build, cultivate and maintain a strong and diverse artistic network, Board, and staff.

• Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
• Location: Work remotely, with in-person work or meetings at 729 7th Ave 4th floor, New York, NY 10019.
• Compensation: Full-Time $70,000-$75,000  Part-Time: $30,000-$35,000

To apply:

Email with subject line “PAD application: your name.”

Include cover letter, resume, writing sample/s, 3 references to:

Board Chair: Lillian@Lasersonlaw.com 

Founder: Claudia@playingonair.org