Production Coordinator (International Productions)

Cameron Mackintosh Ltd is seeking an experienced individual to join the International Department. The ideal candidate will be someone who prioritises and strives for artistic excellence. The Production Coordinator supports the Associate Producer responsible for international productions, the Technical Director and Licensing Manager with the management of CML’s international productions, is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of certain areas of specific CML international productions and is a principal point of contact for internal and external colleagues.

Main Duties on Specified Productions

• Reporting directly to the Associate Producer and working with both the Technical Director and Licensing Manager, as required, on CML’s international productions.
• Deputising for the Associate Producer for holidays, sickness or other absences.
• Working with the Associate Producer to ensure that the Global Schedule and Global Staffing Schedule are kept up to date on a weekly basis and that production information is communicated both internally and externally.
• Working closely with the Associate Producer, Technical Director and production managers on the management of productions.
• Ensuring that production correspondence received from international producing companies is responded to in a timely manner.
• Organising travel, accommodation, work permit, visa, travel insurance and per diem logistics for CML staff, creative team and production staff, as required, as well as monitoring logistics arranged by international production companies.
• Assisting the Associate Producer, Technical Director and production managers in drafting and proofing production budgets.
• In conjunction with the marketing department, coordinating the requirements for marketing, press and promotional activities, ensuring that marketing and press materials are creatively and contractually correct and gaining creative approval from the Associate Producer and Executive Producer.
• In conjunction with the marketing department, overseeing the delivery of production programmes, compiling biographies and other information required by international production companies, proofing drafts and gaining creative approval from the Associate Producer and Executive Producer.
• Working with the Associate Producer on the organisation of opening night performances, including CML guest lists, opening night cards and other logistics.
• Coding and approving invoices as required by the Associate Producer and Technical Director.
• Updating global sales figures for international productions on a regular basis, as required.
• Maintaining a record of all fees and other contractual terms for creative and production teams working on international productions.
• Processing information requests for potential international productions, as required, responding as appropriate and reporting relevant information and questions to the Associate Producer, Technical Director, Licensing Manager and other CML colleagues.
• Organising meetings and conference calls, as required.
• Working with the Associate Producer, Technical Director and Licensing Manager to maintain digital filing systems for international productions.

Person Specification

• At least two years’ experience of musical and/or plays in a professional theatre environment, ideally in commercial theatre.
• Discrete and professional manner.
• Ability to be proactive and plan ahead.
• Positive attitude.
• Organised, efficient, with a high level of attention to detail and able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attentive to the requirements of the Associate Producer and Technical Director.
• Ability to remain calm and patient during difficult situations or in a very busy environment.
• Flexible approach to work as some weekend and evening work will be required.
• Willingness and ability to travel, if required.

This job description is not an exhaustive list and may be amended from time to time. This job is based in the company’s London office and does not currently include international travel. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and have an equal opportunity approach across all personal characteristics. Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.