Soho Theatre Company
- Contact name: Ryan Tuckwell
- Contact email: [email protected]
Job Summary
The Production Assistant supports the delivery of Soho Theatre’s Visiting Company programme and in-house productions, to ensure smooth planning, coordination, and communication across departments and with external artists and companies.
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
Visiting Company Programme Support
- Assist in the delivery of the Theatre programme, serving as a key point of contact for internal departments and external artists and companies.
- Provide company management support: welcome visiting artists and companies, acting as a point of contact during production runs.
- Support the Theatre Programme Manager in preparing deal memos, contracts, on-sale setups, and financial settlements.
- Assist with scheduling activities across the building.
- Coordinate and attend, as required, performances, sharings, readings, and workshops.
- Attend submissions meetings and assist the Theatre team in responding to enquiries.
- Support data collection and reporting related to the Theatre programme.
In-House Productions Support
- Assist the Theatre Producer with production budgets, including invoice tracking, reconciliations, and box office monitoring.
- Draft contracts for creative and production teams in collaboration with the Theatre Producer.
- Support the creation and management of production schedules and planning documents.
- Attend rehearsals, production meetings, and preview performances.
- Support production company management and facilitate artists engagement during their time at Soho Theatre.
- Collaborate with the Theatre Producer and Theatre Programme Manager to support press and marketing campaigns with the Communications team.
- Assist in the delivery of R&Ds and workshops across the programme.
General
- Support the aims and objectives of Soho Theatre, both internally and externally.
- Represent the company as appropriate.
- Uphold the company’s equal opportunities, access and diversity policies.
- Any other duties the theatre team may reasonably require.
Job Requirements
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualities
- A creative, confident, positive and flexible approach and problem solving
- The ability to work alone and as part of a team, under pressure and to deadlines
- A good level of attention to detail, maintaining awareness of the bigger picture
- A working knowledge of the London theatre industry and wider arts sector, and an ability to thrive in a creative and entrepreneurial workplace
Skills
- Strong administration, financial, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with keen attention to detail.
Experience
Essential
- Professional experience working on theatre productions.
- Experience working with freelance creative teams, casts, and stage management.
- Understanding of Communications campaigns
Desirable
- Previous experience in an administrative or producing role within a theatre organisation.
- Familiarity with scheduling software such as Artifax.
- Awareness of production management and technical theatre processes.
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