Executive Producer

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Royal Shakespeare Company Full time

Do you have a demonstrable record of delivering major productions in the UK and internationally? Are you entrepreneurial and commercial, with significant experience of strategic thinking in relation to theatre producing? Do you have comprehensive knowledge and experience operating in a senior role in theatre, with a sound grasp of best practice both in the UK and internationally? Can you negotiate and draft contracts and oversee legal, people and welfare situations associated with producing theatre?

We are looking for an Executive Producer to define and deliver commercial producing opportunities for the RSC both in London and internationally and, as a member of the RSC's senior leadership team, collaborate in the development of multi-year and multi-platform artistic planning.  

In this newly created role and at a pivotal time in the RSC's history, you will work closely with the Co-Artistic Directors and Executive Director to construct and deliver ambitious, robust, and dynamic strategies to include securing and negotiating commercial producing opportunities for the RSC and a consolidated strategy for acquisitions, commissions, and the development of a pipeline of diverse work.

Reporting to the Co-Artistic Directors and Executive Director, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

  • Actively seeking and responding to opportunities, nationally and internationally, to promote the RSC's work and identify new projects, sources of IP, collaborations, and partnerships, thinking entrepreneurially in helping to drive the RSC towards an ambitious future.
  • Leading on the delivery of productions both in London and internationally, retaining strategic oversight of multiple productions in current and future seasons, ensuring that the work is produced to the highest standards.
  • Overseeing the London producing department, leading, and managing teams to achieve financial, business, commercial and creative objectives.
  • Ensuring that excellent people processes are in place, embedding the principles of equity, diversity, justice, and inclusion and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusivity.
  • Overseeing and providing strategic direction to direct reports, proactively helping to manage the RSC's evolving project pipeline.
  • Initiating and managing negotiations with rights holders, producers, artists, venues, and investors. Collaborating with the Executive Director to agree royalty and fee arrangements.
  • Developing and growing the company's alternative income streams from commercial productions.
  • Managing further exploitation of RSC productions and co-productions, including international transfers, tours, and possible digital exploitation, negotiating optimal terms.
  • Ensuring supportive and positive relationships with all artists and creative partners working with the RSC.
  • Working closely with the Co-Artistic Directors and Executive Director to develop and prepare financial parameters for productions, workshops, and transfers.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:

  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience operating in a senior role in UK and/or international theatre, including the commercial
    West End and Broadway, and a sound grasp of current best theatre practice.
  • Demonstrable record of delivering major productions at the highest artistic level.
  • Extensive experience of contract negotiation and drafting, and of legal, people and welfare issues associated with producing theatre, as well as proven experience of managing effective relationships with trade unions and partners including Equity, BECTU, Musicians' Union, SOLT and UK Theatre.
  • Strong entrepreneurial and commercial outlook with significant experience of strategic thinking in relation to theatre producing.
  • Significant experience of managing departmental and show budgets and projections, controlling and analysing expenditure.
  • Strong leadership skills, with an ability to motivate, develop and train a team to ensure the successful delivery of excellent quality work.
  • Sound creative judgement, dramaturgy skills and the ability to form and manage relationships with creative teams.

This is a full time, permanent position based in London, with work across different locations including Stratford-upon-Avon, and international travel. The hours are 40 per week, with evening and weekend working.  

Annual salary c£105k-£115k depending on experience.

Application Process  

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. You should upload your CV and a one page covering letter describing how you meet the requirements in the job description and person specification.   If you need any assistance when applying, please contact Rachel.lloyd@rsc.org.uk

The interviews will be in-person and a two-stage process, in the weeks commencing 20 and 27 May.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability. 

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment. We place huge importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated, and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.  

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.  

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