Artistic Director - New York at Upright Citizens Brigade

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Comedy programming, Talent management, Show production, Casting, Public speaking, Communication, Organization, Strategic planning, Industry networking, Performance feedback, Team leadership, Marketing support

Industry

Entertainment

Description

Company Description The Upright Citizens Brigade is home for all things comedy. Whether you’re interested in writing, performing, becoming a stronger public speaker, or just love seeing comedy, UCB has you covered! Our highly trained faculty represents the best writers and performers working in comedy today. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre was founded by Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh in 1999 and operates Theaters and Training Centers in New York & Los Angeles with Austin and Pittsburgh on its way. Job Description The New York Artistic Director is responsible for guiding and overseeing UCB House Teams and recurring shows, ensuring a dynamic and diverse mix of comedy programming on stage. This role works in close collaboration with both the artistic and venue teams to deliver an exceptional experience for audiences and performers alike. This role must balance decisive artistic direction along with clear communication and organization. The Artistic Director reports directly to the NY Executive Director. Qualifications Core Responsibilities Show Programming Solicit pitches from performers and writers Develop and refine concepts with talent; encourage experimentation Schedule new, recurring, and one-off shows; decide on renewals Feedback and Guidance Attend performances, synthesize feedback, and deliver clear, unified notes to showrunners and house teams House Team Casting & Support Plan and run annual/bi-annual auditions for Harold, Maude, Betty, and Lloyd in support of the Director of Harold/Lloyd and the Director of Maude/ Betty Convene a diverse audition panel Match newly formed teams with qualified coaches and monitor their progress Stay up to date with the training center, helping to bridge the gap between the students and the performers Supporting the Executive Director to Cultivate Industry Relationships & Insights Track emerging comedy trends, talent, and formats to keep programming fresh and relevant Build and maintain relationships with agents, festivals, and other industry partners to create growth and showcase opportunities for UCB performers Support marketing efforts to promote the theatre Additional Information To apply, please upload a resume and a brief cover letter detailing why you want to be Artistic Director and what your vision is for the theatre. - UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Artistic Director is responsible for guiding and overseeing UCB house teams and recurring shows to ensure a diverse mix of comedy programming. This role collaborates with artistic and venue teams to deliver exceptional experiences for audiences and performers.