We are looking for an Executive Producer for National Theatre Productions.
5/ is the start of an exciting new era at the National Theatre. It is an organisation with a significant platform from which to create change for audiences and in the world. The NTP Executive Producer will lead on, support and deliver an exciting future life for all main stage productions beyond the Southbank stages for the National Theatre.
The core role is to strategise and identify opportunities for NT productions to tour and transfer, both nationally and internationally, with a particular focus on New York and Broadway, in close consultation with the Executive Director and NTPs Managing Director.
The NTP Executive Producer will lead on landing and Executive Producing productions so that NTP is a net contributor to the National Theatre both in financial and reputational terms.
Working with the NTP Managing Director and a small, passionate, expert supporting team, the NTP Executive Producer will source and manage external companies delivering the NTs productions beyond the Southbank, whether in the West End, on tour, or internationally. Alternatively, where critical strategic productions merit, the NTP Executive producer working with the NTP Managing Director, will assemble a small dedicated production team to deliver the key production internally.
The NTP Executive Producer will have developed wider sector relationships to advocate for NT productions on a national and international level. Experience of working in New York, LA and San Francisco is of particular relevance.
The successful candidate will have the following:
1. Demonstrable senior leadership experience in commercial theatre in the West End, wider UK, Broadway, wider US.
2. Experience of highly successful negotiations and a slate of credible work
3. Experience of raising investment and managing investor relations
4. Experience of working with a Board of Directors.
5. Developed relationships with Commercial Producers and General Managers in the UK and the US
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Working with us will give you
6. Complimentary tickets for press nights
7. Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
8. days annual leave increasing up to with length of service (plus bank holidays)
9. Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
10. Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership Enhanced sick pay
11. Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
12. Family-friendly employer we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
13. Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
14. Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
15. On-site staff canteen and social facilities
16. On-site occupational health support
17. In-house mental health and wellbeing practitioners providing workplace counselling and support
18. Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
19. Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
20. Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
21. Volunteer leave one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
22. Discounts in the NTs bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
23. Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
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