Reporting to the Executive Producer, the Artistic Associate and Literary Manager is responsible for the oversight, management and general upkeep of Florida Studio Theatre’s Literary Department. This includes managing play solicitation, overseeing New Play Development, managing FST’s Forum series, and upkeep of literary databases. In addition, the Literary Manager will be the direct supervisor of 3 to 5 literary interns over the course of a year.

Job Responsibilities Include

As Associate Artist…

• Adding your creative perspective and voice to a small group of Artistic Associates who contribute to the artistic mission and work of Florida Studio Theatre
• Directing opportunities include musicals, plays, festival and workshop productions, Stage III productions, and others.

As Literary Manager…

Overseeing all operations of the Literary Office including

• Managing the daily operations and upkeep of Microsoft Access databases
• Play Solicitation
• Playwright Database
• Playwright Collective
• Literary Agents and Playwright Correspondence tracking
• New Play Development
• Cultivating all new plays for development and future consideration
• Serving as the Line Producer for New Play Festivals
• Cultivating existing relationships with playwrights and fostering new ones
• Hiring, training, and overseeing Literary Interns
• Line producing panel discussions, post-show discussions, and other community outreach events.
• Serving as a teaching artist for adult education classes in a variety of topics. Specifically serving as teaching artist for Reader’s Circle and substitute for Behind the Scenes, Playwriting, and Acting classes as needed.

Job Qualifications: 

• Degree in theatre or related field and/or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 3 years of professional theatre experience, preferably in the regional setting
• Established creative practice in one or more of the following: directing, acting, design, music
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate in a friendly, concise, professional manner
• Aptitude for and interest in script analysis, theory/criticism, and dramaturgy
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple deadlines and priorities while keeping a cool head
• Familiarity with all Microsoft Office Suite apps: Access, Outlook, OneDrive, Word, Excel, Teams

Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt), Permanent

Reports to: Executive Producer

Compensation: $45,000 - $55,000

Anticipated Start Date / Hiring Timeline: Position open until filled. Applications evaluated on a rolling basis.

Benefits for Full Time Staff: Health Insurance (including optional vision and dental) after two months, 401k with Employer match after one year, complimentary tickets, restaurant discount, paid vacation/PTO, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and more.

To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references at https://www.cognitoforms.com/FloridaStudioTheatre1/FloridaStudioTheatreHiring

Florida Studio Theatre is working towards becoming a more inclusive and accessible organization. FST is thus committed to developing a work environment that is reflective of the diverse world that it serves. Applicants from all populations and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Consideration for employment will be given to all applicants without regard to race/ethnicity, gender identity/sexual orientation, age or ability.

FST operates five stages, the 173 seat Keating Theatre, the 237 seat Gompertz Theatre, the 109 seat Goldstein Cabaret Theatre, the 110 seat John C. Court Cabaret Theatre and the 100 seat Bowne's Lab Theatre.

For more information, visit our website at www.floridastudiotheatre.org