OVERVIEW

Mission:

The Geffen Playhouse is a non-profit, professional theater dedicated to enriching the cultural life of Los Angeles through plays and educational programs that inform, entertain and inspire.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Statement:

In recognition of the essential examination of systemic racism and injustices, we at the Geffen Playhouse commit to continued analysis and expansion of our own institutional practices in order to be part of the solution. Our vision for the Geffen is that people of all races, faiths, sexual orientations, abilities, genders and backgrounds find it an easily accessible and highly relevant source of art that reflects the dynamic human experience and galvanizes a more equitable and vibrant community. In adopting this statement, we are amplifying our strategic and ongoing commitment to improving and increasing the cultural diversity, equity and inclusion of our audiences, staff, artists, board and programming.

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees, visitors, and the public we serve. As such, Geffen is proud to have implemented a mandatory vaccination policy, requiring COVID-19 vaccination(s) for all employees, including contracted third-party staff, and new hires. In accordance with our mission, we firmly believe that vaccinating all employees is essential for our community’s safety and health. Should you have any questions regarding this, please speak with your recruiting contact directly. The Company understands and respects that a limited number of candidates may have medical or religious reasons for not receiving the vaccine. As such, we are asking those candidates who wish to request an exemption from being required to be vaccinated, submit a request for their exemption through Human Resources once hired.

Position Summary

The Director of Production Contracts & Legal Affairs will serve as the primary relationship manager for all agreements, licenses, and agreements for actors, directors, writers, music licenses, and other production and co-production agreements and commissions.

Reporting to (and working closely with) the Executive Director, the Director of Production Contracts & Legal Affairs will also work closely with the Artistic Team, as well as Production, and the Chief Financial Officer, to make sure all agreements, and the conversations, are streamlined, executed, and aligned.

Responsibilities

The ultimate aim of the Director of Production Contracts & Legal Affairs is to achieve the outcomes listed above. In order to achieve those outcomes, we imagine that the Director of Production Contracts & Legal Affairs will spend their time in the following ways:

• Support the execution of all agreements and licenses outlined above that would require the signature of the Executive Director.
• Maintain and keep accurate records of all agreements and/or licenses either digitally on the server, in print or both.
• Develop and maintain relationships with any and all agencies, law firms, etc. that the Geffen Playhouse may deal with in order to facilitate the execution of any agreements.
• Keep a calendar, or some other organized method, in order to facilitate the timely execution of all agreements/licenses.
• Assist in the negotiation of terms with the various unions for all season productions as well as any Spotlight Events or other outside events.
• Assist and take on a more producorial role in the production of any filmed projects under the GP Films umbrella, including managing any and all filming contracts with artists and/or unions
• Work closely with Geffen Playhouse legal counsel as needed.
• Work with the CFO, Producer, and Production Manager to assist in the creation and reconciliation of production budgets.
• Work with the Director of Operations to assist with any health and safety protocols, measures or needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years relevant management experience in theatre or arts
• Successful track record in theatre production, general and/or project management
• Extensive knowledge of Health and Safety and its practical application in theatre
• Knowledge of artist/creative contractual agreements and practical knowledge of union agreements (AEA, USA, SDC, SAG/AFTRA, etc.).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required
• Sound understanding of company and project finance
• A motivated self-starter who enjoys working with managers and artists with diplomacy, discretion, professionalism, pragmatism and a can-do approach
• Ability to prioritize a complex workload with excellent organizational skills.
• To be a team player with the ability to work independently
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to engage confidently and pleasantly with a wide range of people
• Highly organized with excellent administrative skills
• Able to take responsibility and make quick, informed, operational decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (preferably in business or Theater management)
• Progressive, positive and forward-thinking attitude
• Ability to be flexible with working hours to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays depending on current work-load and theater schedule

The Geffen Playhouse aims to build a diverse and inclusive workplace, in which we strongly encourage non-conforming and historically excluded individuals to apply for any and all available positions.

Compensation:

$100K-$110K annual

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please submit a resume with references in .pdf format at www.geffenplayhouse.org/apply.

No phone calls, please.

The Geffen Playhouse, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Geffen Playhouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Geffen Playhouse complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us via telephone at 310-208-6500 x148.