Producing Director

The Pittsburgh CLO, a fully professional nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to preserving, creating, and promoting the American musical theater art form, seeks an accomplished Producing Director to oversee all artistic and production operations for its performance programs.

Each year, Pittsburgh CLO connects with more than 150,000 people throughout Pittsburgh, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and neighboring communities in Ohio and West Virginia through an expansive range of musical theater programs. From the Summer Season at the Benedum Center and the beloved annual production of A Musical Christmas Carol to the Kara Cabaret Series, seven robust education programs, new musical development initiatives, and dynamic community engagement efforts, Pittsburgh CLO offers opportunities for participants of every age and experience level to experience the magic of musical theater.

Reporting directly to the Executive Producer and serving on the Senior Leadership Team, the Producing Director leads the teams that bring CLO’s productions to life to ensure the highest artistic standards, fiscal accountability, and collaboration across internal departments and with external partners.
This newly created role takes on key producing and production duties, providing day-to-day leadership in show production, budgeting, and personnel management.

What you’ll do:
Leadership & Strategic Oversight:

• Lead all producing, production, and technical operations for CLO’s programs: Summer Season, A Musical Christmas Carol, the Kara Cabaret Series, new musical development initiatives, and Education Department performances.
• Supervise the Producing and Production teams, including the Construction Center for the Arts, ensuring alignment of creative vision, fiscal goals, and operational excellence.
• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organization-wide and cross-departmental planning by providing data-driven analysis, progress updates, and informed recommendations related to producing and production activities.
• Identify challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for the Executive Producer related to immediate and long-term artistic planning, staffing, departmental and production budgeting, and institutional initiatives connected to the Producing and Production departments.
• Prepare materials and represent CLO’s Producing and Production interests at Executive Committee and quarterly board meetings. Serve as the primary staff liaison for the Board’s Production Committee; participate in other Board committee meetings as needed.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment that supports mentorship and professional growth.

• Serve as Line Producer for all productions, managing the creative and logistical process from concept through closing.
• Coordinate and execute with the Producing department and volunteers the audition process for CLO productions; including creation and submission of audition notices, running audition days, and tracking the casting decision process.
• Support the General Manager in contracting, payroll, royalties, and settlements by ensuring accuracy and completeness, including supervising guest artist contracts and show licensing to confirm all terms are correct and properly documented.

• Manage production schedules, design deadlines, and venue coordination in collaboration with the Production Manager and Technical Director.
• Ensure all technical and design elements meet CLO’s standards for safety, quality, and fiscal responsibility.
• Oversee Construction Center projects, both internal and external, to maintain excellence and meet financial targets.
• Lead producing and production departments in supporting the performance-related activities of CLO’s educational programs, under the direction of the Director of Education. These include the All-Academy Musicals, Gallery of Heroes touring program, and the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre.
• Lead producing and production departments in supporting activities initiated by the Marketing and Development departments, ensuring their artistic and logistical success. This may include, but is not limited to, fundraising events, community engagement programs, and publicity needs.

• Lead the creation, tracking, and approval of production budgets and related expenses in alignment with CLO’s financial policies.
• Partner with Finance Department and senior staff to forecast seasonal costs and evaluate project outcomes.
• Represent CLO in union negotiations (AEA, IATSE, SDC, USA, TWU, and AFM) and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Other duties as assigned to advance and support the mission of the Pittsburgh CLO.

• Financial Stewardship
  Departmental expenses are managed scrupulously through accurate forecasting, timely tracking, and adherence to approved spending plans. Budgets, settlements, and financial reports for producing and production areas are prepared accurately and submitted on schedule.
• Operational Timeliness and Production Quality
  All production elements for shows, events, and programs are delivered on schedule and in full alignment with approved designs, specifications, and measurements, reflecting the creative team’s intent, CLO’s high standards of artistic excellence, and minimizing costly on-site adjustments or rework.
• External Partnerships and Co-Productions
  Manages and sustains productive relationships with partner theatres, co-producers, and visiting creative teams, ensuring shared projects meet CLO’s artistic, financial, and operational expectations
• Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management
  Maintains a safe and compliant work environment across all production activities, ensuring adherence to union agreements, labor regulations, venue requirements, and CLO safety protocols.
• Data and Reporting
  Produces clear, accurate, and actionable production and producing data for use in Senior Leadership Team discussions and Board reports, supporting organization-wide planning and decision-making.
• Communication and Collaboration
  Maintains timely, transparent, and effective communication of departmental activities, needs, and priorities to other CLO departments, staff, and external artists and partners.
• Tean Leadership and Development
  Leads and mentors the Producing and Production teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth while maintaining a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

• 7–10 years of professional experience in theatrical producing, production management, or artistic leadership at a comparable scale.
• Proven success managing complex budgets, schedules, and staff.
• Deep understanding of all aspects of musical theater production and creative collaboration.
• Experience with theatrical unions and labor relations.
• High degree of computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with collaborative tools such as SharePoint and cloud-based file management. Familiarity with CAD programs is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are important.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and mentorship of emerging theater artists.
• Preferred: Experience with co-productions, theatre for young audiences, new musical development, and outdoor performances.

• Compensation starting at $100,000 commensurate with experience.
• Full-time, exempt leadership position.
• Full employer-paid benefits package (health, vision, dental, and life) and employee assistance program; Voluntary additional life, LTD, critical illness, and accident insurance available. 
• 403(b), 401(a), FSA (medical and dependent care), PTO, and select paid holidays.
• Perks include free tuition for CLO Academy classes and free tickets to CLO productions.