Job Description

Upright Citizens Brigade is looking for an Artistic Coordinator to be responsible for helping the artistic team run smoothly by assisting with various administrative duties. The Artistic Coordinator must love comedy and have a strong desire to rebuild a better UCB. This role will primarily work from home and will also require seeing shows at the theatre to stay well-versed in programming. This job reports to the Senior Artistic Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Corresponding with talent and industry players on a regular basis regarding shows, auditions, theatre policies, and general artistic updates
• Maintaining and updating contact sheets for UCB performers, both past and present
• Creating show pitch forms and organizing all submissions for consideration by the Artistic Directors
• Scheduling auditions for all UCB house teams per the availability of the performers and audition committee and coordinating with other departments to secure additional personnel and resources needed for these auditions
• Tracking and submitting details on payments due to performers for payroll processing in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Have an extensive and well-versed knowledge of the greater comedy community. Should be familiar with major players and be constantly learning more about the deep bench of live comedians in Los Angeles and elsewhere
• Be familiar with comedic forms, improv styles, sketch styles, etc.
• Be able to discuss the community with the artistic department and resist the urge to participate in gossip, keeping the opinions of the artistic department confidential

SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Strong communication, organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to discern the urgent from the important and manage upward with confidence

Additional Information

Please attach one PDF in the ‘Resume” section which includes your resume plus answers to the following:

1. Describe your experience with UCB and any other relevant comedy experience.
2. Tell us why you’re interested in being an Artistic Coordinator at UCB.

OTHER:

• Hourly rate of $20.00 USD
• UCB Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.