Apprentice

Job Posted 11/24/2024

The John Gore Organization, Inc.

Grand Central, NY 10261

United States

Category

Administrative

Job Description

THE JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION is the leading presenter, 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 fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, access and inclusion.

$17.00/ hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Apprenticeship Position Summary:

Apprenticeship program participants will learn many aspects of theater business, marketing and administration, specifically in regard to commercial touring theater. Apprentices 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 coupled with a weekly Apprenticeship seminar teaching the fundamentals of BAA's business and strategy, as well as an individual final project. Apprentices will travel to New York City for a week in April 2025 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, Theater Studies, Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Pre-Law, Arts Ticketing/Sales/Operations, and other fields of study that relate to the business side of commercial theater.

Time Commitment: 20 hours per week for a 14-week program term at a local BAA office. All-expenses-paid travel to NYC required for 4 days in April 2025. In-person work required with some remote work possible.

Eligibility: We're seeking college juniors/seniors/recent grads/grad students/early career professionals with a demonstrated passion to increase the involvement of those historically underrepresented in the American Theatre. This program will most benefit candidates seeking a career in theater administration.

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

• Help with ad approvals

• Contribute to data and research projects

• Support 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 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 22-time Tony-winning theater producer John Gore (Owner & CEO), BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 48 markets with over 400,000 subscribers. Presentations include Disney's The Lion King, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, and Hamilton. Current productions include &Juliet, Hadestown, Hamilton, Hell's Kitchen, MJ: The Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Outsiders and Stereophonic.

About The John Gore Organization (JGO):

JGO is the leading presenter, distributor, and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. Under the leadership of 22-time Tony-winning theater producer and owner John Gore, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office and Broadway Brands. The company presents shows in 48 cities across North America as well as on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London's West End, Japan, and China. It has won Tony Awards in every producing category as well as numerous other Drama League, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards. The John Gore Organization is committed to supporting theater access and education programs that introduce Broadway to the next generation of audiences and theater professionals.

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

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.

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The John Gore Organization is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other legally protected classification under local, state or federal laws.

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.