Administrative Producing Associate; Temporary, Part Time DEATH OF Classical INC Brooklyn

Producing Associate (Temporary, Part Time)

Death of Classical is seeking an enthusiastic Producing Associate to join our team for a temporary 6 month post. This role is ideal for an emerging producer (less than 5 years in the field) who is eager to gain hands‑on, real‑world experience across all aspects of producing innovative live music and immersive events.

The Producing Associate will support projects at every level of the organization, working closely with senior staff on arts administration, PR & marketing, and event production. This is a part‑time position designed for someone curious, highly organized, and excited to learn how ambitious cultural projects come together from concept to execution.

Death of Classical presents acclaimed classical music and opera concerts in extraordinary spaces — crypts, catacombs, and cemeteries — paired with curated food, drink, and spirits tastings. Our performances have been praised by the New York Times, Billboard, Forbes, and The New Yorker, featuring renowned artists from the New York Philharmonic to Laurie Anderson. We create deeply personal, transformative experiences that change how people perceive and experience classical music.

DoC was founded by Andrew Ousley, who is also the President and Founder of Unison Media, an award‑winning, industry-leading PR/Marketing agency for the performing arts.

Part‑time, non‑exempt, 20 hours per week

Compensation: $20/hour

Location:

Primarily remote during normal business hours, with required on‑site work for concerts, events, and site visits (some evenings and weekends)

• Assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of live music and immersive events
• Providing administrative support across departments, including scheduling, documentation, and internal communications
• Supporting the PR & marketing team's efforts
• Assisting on‑site at concerts, events, and site visits, including setup and breakdown
• Learning and using project management systems to track tasks, deadlines, and deliverables
• Supporting general production needs as they arise

• Emerging producer (less than 5 years in the field)
• Prior experience producing live music events and/or immersive events strongly preferred
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with close attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to learn new project management tools and systems
• Comfortable performing physical tasks related to event production and venue setup
• Flexible availability for nights and weekends as required by events
• Reliable, proactive, and excited to work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment
• Experience in nontraditional venues or site‑specific productions
• Familiarity with lighting, sound, or stage management tools
• Basic knowledge of NYC event permitting or safety regulations
• A calm demeanor when things get dark — literally

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Please note:

Due to the volume of applications, we will only respond to candidates selected to move forward to the next step.

Death of Classical is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity in hiring. Equity is central to our culture, mission, and who we are as an arts organization. Death of Classical does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership, parental status, military status, or any other non‑merit factor.