Fellowship Job Description

Black Theatre Coalition/Broadway Across America Theater Administration Fellowship

Positions available at the following Broadway Across America office locations: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Louisville, Minneapolis, New York City, Ottawa, Salt Lake City, and Seattle

Hourly Rate: $17

Time Commitment: 20 hours per week, 14-week program term at local office. Travel to NYC required for 4 days in April 2024. In-person work required with some remote work possible.

Eligibility: Fellowships are intended for current undergraduate juniors/seniors, graduate students, recent graduates and early career professionals, from backgrounds currently under-represented in the American Theater, who are interested in pursuing a career in the business of entertainment. 

Fellowship Position Summary
Fellowship program participants will learn many aspects of theater business, marketing and administration, specifically in regard to commercial touring theater.  Fellows will have tasks related to the strategy and tactical implementation of presenting touring Broadway shows in Broadway Across America markets, while also attending team meetings and shadowing professionals.  Duties below will be complemented by a weekly Fellowship seminar teaching a curriculum of the fundamentals of BAA’s business and strategy, as well as an individual final project. Fellows will travel to New York City for a week in April for seminars, networking events and to see Broadway shows (expenses paid by program.)

Applicants welcomed from the following fields of study:
Arts Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations/Communications, Theatre Studies, Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Pre-Law, Arts Ticketing/Sales/Operations, and other fields of study that relate to commercial theater presenting.

Duties and Responsibilities May Include:
• Assisting local staff on Broadway tour opening nights
• Accompanying performers for press interviews
• Researching and contacting new sales leads, social media influencers, and top fans
• Assisting in general marketing, social media and PR strategy
• Assist with ad approvals
• Assist in data and research projects
• Staff outreach events like fairs and festivals
• Administrative duties and general office tasks
• Researching and organizing financial and production history

About Broadway Across America (BAA): BAA is the foremost market leader for live touring theater in North America.  With a presence in 48 regional markets, BAA is the leading presenter of touring Broadway, supported by a 4 million name database of ticket buyers and more than 475,000 subscribers across the United States and Canada. BAA is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office and Broadway Brands.  Led by 20-time Tony-winning theater producer John Gore (Owner & CEO), BAA’s presentations include Disney’s The Lion King, Wicked, The Book of Mormon and Hamilton. Current and past productions include Ain’t Too Proud, Beautiful, Cats, Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, Moulin Rouge! and To Kill A Mockingbird.

About The John Gore Organization (JGO):

JGO is the leading presenter, producer, distributor and marketer of Broadway theatre worldwide.  Under the leadership of theater producer and owner John Gore, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com and Group Sales Box Office.  Its productions span Broadway, Off Broadway, London’s West End, Japan and 48 North American markets. It has won Tonys in every producing category as well as numerous other Drama League, Drama Desk and Olivier awards.

At The John Gore Organization, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees feel valued and respected and all voices are valued and heard. We are committed to building a supportive culture where employees have equal opportunity for employment and advancement. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, access and inclusion.

We encourage all applicants to apply regardless of whether he/she/they meet(s) all of the qualifications for the role.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to:
Alternate sitting or standing at will
Use a keyboard
View a computer monitor screen

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
All employees working in our offices or affiliated venues are required to obtain and maintain up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations.  Those (i) who are disabled or who have a qualifying medical condition that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, or (ii) who object to being vaccinated on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief, observance or practice may request an exemption from the vaccination requirement.

Acknowledgement

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Employees will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the application here.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification or position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The John Gore Organization’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. The John Gore Organization may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

To apply, visit the Application Form