Production Manager

As Production Manager at Amsterdam Sinfonietta, you will translate ambitious artistic plans into practical production tasks. In this wide-ranging role, you will be responsible for all aspects of production work: preparations, all production activities during a tour, and the (financial) wrap-up. You will form a team with the Head of Production, within which you will have a great deal of autonomy and work independently on productions. You will also collaborate closely with the Manager of Artistic Affairs and the Artistic Director during productions.

You create the conditions that allow musicians and soloists to perform at their best and ensure that the behind-the-scenes crew knows exactly what to do. Not only do you organize everything flawlessly, but your presence also contributes to the professional and welcoming atmosphere in which the orchestra thrives. You interact with people with confidence and empathy. When necessary, you have a frank conversation with a key member of the production team. 

Some of the preparatory tasks include drawing up stage layouts, booking rehearsal spaces, arranging catering, organizing travel and accommodations for musicians and soloists, coordinating lighting plans and any sound reinforcement, developing and communicating tour schedules to musicians and soloists, and drafting contracts for musicians. Once on location, you unload the van, set up the stage, direct the technicians, follow up on arrangements with the venue, and assist the musicians from arrival to departure. 

The production manager oversees approximately 80% of the productions. You will be present for all activities during a production. As a result, the workload during a production is full-time. Outside of projects, you’ll work about three days a week with your colleagues in the office, or partly from home—this is negotiable. For the upcoming season, concerts are planned in Germany, Italy, and South America, among other places. Due to the combinations of classical music with dance, theater, music videos, or pop artists, each production has its own unique production challenges.

Who are you?

• You must have at least a college-level education and experience in a similar position.
• Work experience in the classical music sector is a plus. 
• You have strong communication skills and a customer-oriented attitude.
• You are able to handle stress, self-reliant, proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented.
• You work in a structured and organized manner. You maintain a clear overview, set the right priorities, and switch between tasks with ease. 
• You have a good command of Dutch and English; knowledge of German and French is a plus. 
• You have a good knowledge of Office; experience with Apple is a plus. 
• You are willing to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• You enjoy working in a small, dynamic team. 
• Ideally, you live in Amsterdam or the surrounding area. 
• You have a Class B driver's license.

We value diversity and believe that a diverse range of talents helps us achieve our vision and strategy of effectively reaching our diverse target audiences. We take this into account during the selection process.

What do we offer?

We are offering a versatile position (0.8 FTE) in an inspiring and informal work environment where you will collaborate with a close-knit and motivated team. The salary is in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Music Ensembles (scale 6), based on a 38-hour workweek. The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of a permanent position.

Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter by Sunday, January 25, 2026, to info@sinfonietta.nl, addressed to Joost Westerveld, Managing Director. If you would like to learn more about the position, please contact Jantine Postma, Head of Production, who can be reached on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 020 52 70 770.