Brass Jar Productions
Brooklyn, NY
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Assistant Company Manager – Brass Jar Productions

Compensation: $55,000–$65,000 per year
Location: Remote (Strong preference for NYC, Chicago, DC, Phoenix, or Houston)
Work Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/week, primarily Mon–Fri
Start Date: Immediately

Brass Jar Productions, the team behind the hit comedy Drunk Shakespeare, is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Assistant Company Manager to support our growing national operations team.

As our company expands across multiple cities and productions, this role plays a critical part in ensuring our people systems, contracts, and documentation remain clear, compliant, and scalable. You’ll work closely with the National Company Manager and support leadership across venues to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building systems, supporting managers, and working at the intersection of people, process, and live entertainment.

Who You Are

You’re an operations-minded professional who thrives on organization, follow-through, and clarity. You enjoy managing details, tracking moving pieces, and supporting teams across locations. You’re comfortable handling sensitive information, juggling multiple priorities, and communicating clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.

You’re not looking to be the loudest voice in the room — you’re looking to be the person who makes sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Must-Haves

2+ years of experience in company management, operations, HR administration, or a related role
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication
Comfort working across multiple cities and time zones
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Proven ability to track deadlines, documentation, and workflows
Comfort reporting to senior leadership and supporting managers

Bonus Points

Experience in live entertainment, theatre, hospitality, or venue-based operations
Familiarity with union environments or collective bargaining agreements
Experience supporting large, distributed teams
Strong spreadsheet and documentation skills

What You’ll Do

The Assistant Company Manager supports the National Company Manager in maintaining the operational backbone of a multi-city live entertainment company.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing and tracking cast, crew, and manager contracts
Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes across cities
Maintaining accurate records related to employment, agreements, and compliance
Assisting with CBA documentation, tracking, and updates
Serving as a first point of contact for routine manager questions
Coordinating paperwork, deadlines, and approvals across departments
Supporting process improvements to reduce administrative load and errors
Assisting with special projects related to staffing, systems, and operations

This role is operational and execution-focused, not creative or disciplinary.

What This Role Is (and Is Not)

This role is:

Hands-on and detail-driven
Supportive of managers and leadership
Central to maintaining consistency as the company scales

This role is not:

A creative or casting role
A scheduling decision-maker
A senior leadership position
An HR disciplinarian

Compensation & Benefits

$55,000–$65,000 annual salary (based on experience)
Company-sponsored health insurance (or equivalent stipend)
Paid time off
Complimentary tickets to Drunk Shakespeare
Opportunity to grow with a national, expanding live entertainment company

Location

This role is remote, but we strongly prefer candidates based in or near one of our current markets:
NYC, Chicago, DC, Phoenix, or Houston.

To Apply

Email [email protected] with
[Your Name – Assistant Company Manager] in the subject line.

Please include:

A resume highlighting relevant experience
A brief note describing your interest in the role

About Us

Brass Jar Productions is the producer of Drunk Shakespeare, a critically acclaimed comedy playing in multiple cities across the U.S., blending classic literature with irreverent humor and immersive bar settings. We operate a growing portfolio of live productions and venues and are building the infrastructure to support our next phase of expansion.

Learn more at drunkshakespeare.com.

DURATION

Feb 2, 2026 -

SALARY

$55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

HOW TO APPLY

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