ARTISTIC PRODUCER in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at City Theatre Company

City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh’s leading professional theater dedicated to new plays, seeks to hire an ARTISTIC PRODUCER. This full-time, exempt senior level position will be housed in the artistic department and will report to the theatre’s Artistic Director (Clare Drobot). A key position in the artistic department, the Artistic Producer will work closely with the Artistic Director, Managing Director, and Production Manager on season programming, line producing, creative team collaboration, new play development, and ensuring City Theatre’s broad engagement with Pittsburgh’s artistic community.

City Theatre’s artistic department is responsible for all artistic planning, programming, and producing at the theatre. This includes five subscription productions, the Young Playwrights Festival, the annual Momentum Festival of new work, resident companies, presented work, and more. The role will collaborate closely with the education and community engagement departments to ensure that all of City’s producing work is deeply connected to the company’s mission, vision, and values, and actively engaged with the broader Pittsburgh community.

Principle responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

Artistic/Producing:

• Working closely with Artistic Director on season planning, including the evaluation of scripts, research of the local and national field, as well as fostering collaborative relationships with writers, directors, and other producing theater companies.
• Working in a line-producing capacity on all mainstage shows, in close collaboration with Artistic Director and Production Manager. Hires and processes contracts for dialect coaches, fight directors, intimacy directors, dramaturgs and other assorted artistic personnel as needed and participates in selection of directors, designers, and other creative team members.
• Being available throughout each rehearsal process as an advocate and collaborator for creative teams. This position is key in City providing a supportive and rigorous environment for the creation of live theater.
• Attending design runs, technical rehearsals and previews, participating in notes sessions and supporting the full arc of the production process.
• Maintaining artistic department budgets and working closely with Production Manager to ensure that each production is successful within the budgetary and time parameters of allocated resources.
• Serving as the key artistic point person for City Presents partnerships and working closely with Director of Operations on any artistic needs of rental partners.
• Working with Director of Operations and Production Manager on season contracting needs related to creative team building.

Note: Depending on the applicant’s artistic practice, the position may include performing, directing, and/or dramaturgical opportunities as an artist on staff.

New Work/Casting:

• In partnership with the Artistic Director, serving as a line producer for all the theatre’s new play development work including its Momentum Festival, assembling teams, overseeing casting, and aligning departmental calendars and space.
• Processing all reading contracts and various union forms
• Supports Artistic Director in researching, recruiting, and establishing relationships with writers, directors and performers to help expand City’s new work development pipeline
• Serving as primary point person for all the organization’s casting, working closely with the Artistic Associate, including generation of lists, overseeing auditions, and working with out-of-town casting directors for any national casting needs.

Community Representation:

• Attending productions, readings, and artistic events both locally and nationally to meet and identify artists for the theater’s main stage programming needs.
• Developing an active external presence in the Pittsburgh community fostering connections with artists, community partners, and organizations whose values align with those of City Theatre.
• Attending donor events and community gatherings as a representative of City Theatre.
• Hosting talkbacks and ancillary programming events in conjunction with productions and new play development initiatives.
• Working closely with Artistic Associate on the City Connects program, supporting partnerships, fostering collaboration with production needs, and serving as an organization point person.

Institutional:

• Representing the Artistic staff both internally (collaborating and communicating with other departments) and externally (as a public face for audience members, donors, and artists).
• Serving as the primary point of contact for logistics for the artistic department for marketing needs including coordinating artist engagement and schedules with the marketing director.
• Engaging in strategic planning and other senior staff level planning and initiatives.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A commitment to collaboration and the organization’s values, which include a dedicated focus on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Engaging in professional training and self-reflection related to the organization’s anti-racism commitments.
• At least five (5+) years of professional experience working in a theatre or theatre adjacent field, with an emphasis on producing and artistic practice.
• A working knowledge of the Pittsburgh and national theatre communities
• Ability to collaborate with team members from a wide variety of backgrounds, workstyles, and professional experiences.
• A keen eye for attention to detail, administrative organization, and the ability to self-start and multitask, and remain organized.
• A passion for collaboration and exploring the intersections of art, community, and education; commitment and ability to advocate for “radical hospitality” across the organization.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word)

Requirements of position:

• Ability to work evenings and weekends, reflective of the dynamic schedule of the theatre. While some work-from-home opportunities are possible, the primary duties require in-person presence. Therefore, must be local to Pittsburgh upon commencement of full-time duties.
• Be licensed to drive.
• Current with all CDC-recommended and eligible COVID-19 vaccines and boosters

What does success look like?

This position will serve as a key partner to the Artistic Director and work to ensure a positive and productive environment for the development and production of contemporary theatre. The role is made for someone excited to embed themselves in the Pittsburgh artistic community and forge both local and national connections. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, engaged collaborator, and strategic thinker with a passion for bringing new work to life and producing theater rooted in the Pittsburgh community.

Reporting & Compensation:

The position reports directly to Artistic Director Clare Drobot. It is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of $52,000-$56,000, plus a competitive benefits package, including a 100% employer-covered health plan, optional vision, dental, and FSA plans, and paid vacation and holiday leave.

To Apply:

Submit cover letter and résumé through the City Theatre hiring portal available under “Auditions & Employment” on the organization’s website; or, alternatively, send materials via email to Finance@CityTheatreCompany.org. For more information about City Theatre, visit CityTheatreCompany.org. No phone calls.

Please use your cover letter – which may be addressed to Artistic Director Clare Drobot - to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role, and how your background and experience respond to the desired skills and qualities. Applications will be accepted through June 11, 2026.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you're returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

ABOUT CITY THEATRE:

City Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment and we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) candidates. In building an equitable work environment, the organization values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. City Theatre does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. City Theatre is committed to building a team that reflects its values and encourages all interested candidates to apply.

Founded in 1975, City Theatre is in its 51st season as Pittsburgh’s home for bold new plays. Located in the historic South Side on its four-building cultural campus, the company produces a season of regional and world premieres; its renowned Young Playwrights Festival, now in its 26th year; a season-long reading series of new works in progress; and the annual Momentum Festival. City Theatre’s mission is to provide an artistic home for the development and production of contemporary plays that engage and challenge a diverse audience. Its vision is to be the finest mid-sized theater in America. Organizational core values are: Community; Collaboration; Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility; and Creativity. With an annual average operating budget of over $3.3M, City Theatre is the largest performing arts organization not located in Pittsburgh’s downtown Cultural District and is a constituent and core member of the League of Resident Theaters (LORT), Theatre Communications Group (TCG), and the National New Play Network (NNPN). Clare Drobot serves as Artistic Director alongside Managing Director James McNeel. The current full-time staff numbers 23 with over 125 additional part-time, artist, and contractor staff employed each season. City Theatre is governed by a board of 22 community volunteers (Barbara Rudiak, board president). Learn more at CityTheatreCompany.org