Creative Projects Assistant

The Shubert Organization is America’s oldest professional theatre company and the largest theatre owner on Broadway. Since the dawn of the 20th century, Shubert has operated hundreds of theatres and produced hundreds of plays and musicals both in New York City and throughout the United States. Shubert currently owns and operates 17 Broadway theatres, six off-Broadway venues, and the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia.

Shubert delivers innovative ticketing solutions via its Telecharge, API distribution, and private-label technology, offering unparalleled distribution and marketing to the theatre industry and beyond. Its consumer-facing brands—Telecharge for retail ticket sales and Broadway Inbound for tour operators and the travel industry—sell millions of tickets each year.

JOB TITLE :               Creative Projects Assistant

HOURS :                    Generally, Monday – Friday 10 : 00am – 6 : 00pm with nights & weekends for theatre attendance / production work as needed

SALARY :                   $65,000 – 80,000 per year dependent on skills and previous experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Job functions / responsibilities to include but not be limited to :

Reading scripts and attending performances

Writing critiques & reports

Assisting with Shubert’s producing activities

Compiling information on theatre productions in the US and abroad

Researching plays / productions, reviews, industry news, etc.

Acting as the primary administrator for the Artistic Circle program, including managing the scheduling of meetings and facilitating communication

Attending meetings, taking notes

Performing administrative and clerical tasks such as maintaining script logs, correspondence, scheduling, filing, copying, proofreading, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Thorough knowledge of commercial and nonprofit theatre scene

Strong commercial sensibility (Broadway & Off-Broadway)

Understanding of creative development process

Familiarity with commercial production process

• Writing proficiency

Grounding in dramatic literature / theatre history

College degree in Theatre or equivalent related experience

2 years relevant experience (producer’s office, theatre company, literary agency, theatrical general management, etc.)

Excellent communication skills

Organized, detail-oriented nature

Ability to multi-task, work independently and maintain ownership of projects

Computer aptitude (Word, Excel, Final Draft, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)

Absolute discretion required

We offer a competitive salary and a superior benefits package : Paid Health Insurance by the company for employees only – employees contribute toward dependent premiums, 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match, Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, complimentary theatre tickets when available, etc.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :   It has been and will continue to be the policy of The Shubert Organization, its subsidiaries, and affiliates to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability, for both our employees and our business.

We strongly encourage people of color, women, indigenous people, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, people from marginalized communities, and individuals with disabilities to apply. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

For our full statement and goals for EQUITY AND INCLUSION at The Shubert Organization, please visit https : / / shubert.nyc / press / edi-statement-92920 /