Artistic & Production Associate presso Emerson College

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The Artistic and Production Associate reports to the Director of Theatre Operations, Emerson Stage. A key member of the Emerson Stage management and production team, they will work alongside the production department, faculty and performing arts students to produce the 2025-26 Emerson Stage season.

This is a 9 month position that will last a maximum of 3 years.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Meet the needs of each production in consultation with the Director of Theatre Operations and Production Manager as well as the other department heads

• Organize and supervise students engaged in co-curricular production work, various class labs, or working as student employees

• Support Director of Theatre Operations and Production Manager with ensuring there is clear and consistent communication between Emerson Stage staff, faculty and students

• Alongside Director of Theatre Operations, develop and manage the student office assistants and their responsibilities (website maintenance, social media, student performer tracker, etc.)

• Devise an Emerson Stage orientation guide for visiting artists

• Assist in creating the platform for season show selection and organizing the process

• Organize the student casting process including cast lists, call backs and director communication

• Work with Production Manager on designer mentorship and the design process, including budget and timeline management

• Mentor production and stage management students throughout the Emerson Stage production process

• Represent Emerson Stage with student-produced productions through the Student Theatre Alliance

• Produce New Fest: Short Works production, handling all production and artistic elements

• Support with the development of the annual student showcase in Boston and NYC

• Provide dramaturgy to Emerson Stage directors, if necessary

• Attend production and staff meetings; lead production meetings when necessary

• Perform other duties, as required

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• Bachelor’s degree in theater production or arts management required

• 3-5 years of experience in theatre production and/or management required

• Experience managing, instructing and supervising production teams required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job. 

• Ability to understand, enjoy, and communicate effectively with academic-oriented individuals

• Enthusiasm for collaborating with college-aged individuals

• Strong communication, organization and time management skills

• Experience working with artistically oriented individuals

• Strong oral and writing skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suites

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects

• Ability to prioritize goals and implement plans

• Ability to solve problems and conflict

• Strong analytical skills

• Be willing and enthusiastic to assist others and work in a team setting

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work involves lifting equipment and tools

• Work is performed in a theatre environment requiring occasional on-call availability

• May occasionally work in a confined space or with heights

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Working in theaters – front of house and backstage, and a studio environment; conditions will vary depending on the show and phase of the production

• Office setting

As a 9 month position, salary range is $39,000 - $46,837 annually, commensurate with experience.

Grade of Position: 23-06E

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

9 month position paid over 9 months

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week. 

Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.

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