Theatre Producer in Edinburgh

The Theatre Producer plays a key role in supporting, developing and programming new theatre work, and delivering productions and co-productions at Soho Theatre.

Key remits:

• Produce Soho Theatre productions and co-productions from development through to presentation.
• Work collaboratively to curate the theatre programme - identifying, supporting and championing artists and projects.
• Contribute to planning and programming discussions across Soho Theatre's venues, festivals and touring activity.
• Support and facilitate the development of new work through R&D opportunities and workshops.
• Play an active, key role within the Theatre team, and contribute to Soho Theatre's artistic vision.

Producing Lead on the producing and delivery of Soho Theatre productions and co-productions, including:

• Develop and manage production budgets and financial reporting.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for artists, creative teams and production personnel.
• Create and maintain production schedules, plans and delivery timelines.
• Support productions throughout rehearsal, technical and performance periods.
• Manage relationships with production companies, artists and creative teams.
• Be a key voice in creative and casting discussions; work closely with Casting Directors on projects and productions.
• Act as a key liaison between Soho Theatre departments and creative teams.
• Work collaboratively with the Communications team to support successful audience development, marketing and press campaigns.
• Support in ensuring that visiting artists and companies have an excellent experience when working with Soho Theatre.
• Support as required on Edinburgh, festivals and touring productions.

Programming

• Attend performances, readings, workshops and sharings to identify artists and projects for potential programming and development.
• Contribute to shaping programming across Soho Theatre, Soho Theatre Walthamstow, international touring and festivals.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with artists, producers, agents, venues and co-producing partners.

Job Requirements

Essential Experience

• Experience of producing new plays.
• Experience of reading and evaluating proposals, scripts and pitches.
• Experience of managing and supporting freelance creative teams, cast, stage management and production personnel.

Personal Qualities

• A passion for developing and producing new theatre and performance, from early seed ideas through to full production.
• Strong artistic judgement, with the ability to identify work and artists that align with Soho Theatre's vision and values.
• An excellent and effective communicator, able to build productive relationships with artists, producers, agents, creative teams and colleagues.
• Maintaining a collegiate approach, working collaboratively across departments.
• Confident in making decisions, exercising sound judgement and taking ownership of projects.
• Excellent organisational skills, being able to balance competing demands while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Commercial awareness.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the vision and values of Soho Theatre.
• Be an informed and engaged representative of Soho Theatre, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the organisation's priorities and programme.
• Develop positive relationships across the organisation and beyond, with external artists, companies, presenters, producers and stakeholders.
• Represent Soho Theatre at performances, festivals, press nights, industry events and meetings as required.
• Support wider departmental budgeting, financial evaluation and reporting.
• Champion Soho Theatre's commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Access, aligning this with programming, artist development and producing practice.
• Work collaboratively to help maintain an inclusive, welcoming and supportive organisational culture.
• Undertake any other duties as part of the role, that Soho Theatre may reasonably require.