MTC’s General Management department is responsible for managing six shows per season at the Friedman Theatre and NY City Center Stage I and Stage II from the day MTC confirms each play to the closing night of every show. The Company Management team within this department is responsible for making all our actors, directors, designers, crew members, and audiences feel welcome at the theatre every night and making sure each show is successful, both onstage and off.

The Company Management Trainee gains insight into the details of theatrical management on and off-Broadway by assisting the company managers with the drafting and execution of actor contracts, coordination of show/actor-related travel needs (transportation, housing, etc.), and the planning of special events for our productions, including first previews and Opening Nights. The trainee also works closely with our box office staffs, handling house seat orders for all shows and arranging all Tony Voter tickets for productions at the Friedman. They may gain experience assisting company managers at the theatre, for which occasional evening hours would be required.

We look for candidates who strive to strengthen their communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask. Applicants must feel comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for theatre and arts management.

Previous Company Management interns or trainees have gone on to be Assistant Company Managers on and off-Broadway and to positions in the management departments of such companies as Second Stage, KGM Theatrical, Fifth Estate Entertainment, and Circle in the Square Theatre. Former program participants also have come back to work at MTC.

Department-specific application question: The Company Management Trainee works under two supervisors and must balance competing priorities in the office and at multiple theatres. Describe an experience you’ve had working in a collaborative team or partnership that has been especially beneficial for you. Please provide examples of both how you work in a team and how you manage balancing priorities across multiple projects.

MTC Learning & Community Engagement believes that theatrical storytelling offers uniquely powerful possibilities to explore and understand ourselves, others, and the world at large. Rooted in that purpose, we create experiences that empower learners to engage joyfully and authentically with theatre, while championing MTC’s commitment to share the work on our stages with the widest possible audience. We deliver on our mission by working in three major spaces: classroom, community, and career.

The Learning & Community Engagement Trainee is a key member of a small team dedicated to turning our values and vision into practice. You’ll gain project and event management skills through the implementation of programs such as the Family Matinee, career development offerings, and special community collaborations. You’ll complete research and data collection/analysis projects on a variety of topics, including background information on MTC plays, trends in the arts-education field, and the evaluation and expansion of our programs within NYC’s many communities. You’ll hone your understanding of arts education and theatre pedagogy by supporting our bespoke curriculum planning process and observing the development of new and re-imagined programs. You’ll have access to an expert faculty of teaching artists with experience working in a diverse array of environments; observation opportunities that can be customized based upon your unique interests will be encouraged. By the end of the traineeship, you’ll have learned the ins and outs of how an education program at a large arts non-profit organization is managed, and you’ll be equipped with a skill set that can lead to a variety of careers in the arts and culture field!

We are seeking naturally curious individuals who share our belief in the positive potential of arts engagement for learners of all ages. Successful candidates are highly organized, attentive, independent, and proactive early career administrators. They find joy in coordinating complex, constantly shifting details and are excited to hone their skills through this experience. The Learning and Community Engagement Trainee communicates regularly with people from many different backgrounds and often participates in front-facing events, so customer service experience and/or multi-lingual skills are extremely helpful! The Trainee may also be involved in creating promotional materials across programs, so digital design experience (in Canva, Photoshop, InDesign) is a plus.

Department-specific application question: MTC Learning & Community Engagement creates experiences that empower learners to engage joyfully and authentically with theatre. Describe an educational or professional experience from your own life that aligns with our mission. What was meaningful about it? Were there any aspects that could have been more effective?

The Literary Traineeship at MTC offers aspiring literary professionals a robust introduction to the day-to-day operations and planning of a not-for-profit literary office.

The MTC Literary Department reads and evaluates a large volume of scripts each year to consider them for production or development at MTC. With the Artistic Department, we curate a diverse and wide-ranging season of work for MTC’s stages. The Literary Department also puts together our annual spring Ted Snowdon Reading Series, a free, public reading series of new plays in progress; and commissions new plays from many writers each year.

As an MTC Literary Trainee, you will participate in the daily operations of a high speed literary office; read and evaluate scripts; compile daily digests of theatre news and reviews; maintain MTC’s play submissions database; attend weekly department meetings; update tracking calendars of productions happening elsewhere; assist with and attend MTC play readings; cover readings elsewhere on behalf of MTC; share thoughts on MTC readings and productions; and interact with artists and with MTC staff across departments. The Literary Trainee will hone their ability to read and analyze plays through a dramaturgical and producing lens, sharpen their oral and written communication skills, broaden their knowledge of the theater industry and new play landscape within and beyond New York, and obtain insight into how a major theater company programs a season and forges artistic relationships.

We are seeking highly organized, motivated, passionate theatre lovers with a keen interest in theatre administration and new play development, and with strong analytical, writing, and communication skills. Knowledge of Windows, MS Office Suite, and AirTable is strongly recommended.

Previous Literary trainees and interns have gone on to work at other non-profit organizations and agencies, such as Playwrights Horizons, La MaMa, Samuel French, WME, Bret Adams Ltd, and The Gersh Agency, and to complete graduate studies in playwriting and dramaturgy.

Department-specific application question: The Literary Department manages a high volume of script submissions, readings and workshops, and artist relationships. These many responsibilities often overlap during a given week or day. A successful Literary Trainee will demonstrate the ability to maintain robust organizational systems while balancing contributions to ongoing play development concurrently. Please describe an experience in a professional and/or collaborative setting when you managed similar competing priorities and how you did so.

This traineeship is 30 hours per week.

MTC Marketing is a fast-paced, exciting work environment.  We work with every department at Manhattan Theatre Club, along with our press team, our advertising agency, our web design agency, and various actors, directors, playwrights, managers, and agents.  Marketing trainees are a key part of opening nights, helping to facilitate press lines and aiding Marketing senior staff.

The Marketing Management Trainee is a key member of our small team and gains broad exposure to marketing for both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. This varied role requires strong organizational, communication, and design skills. Primary responsibilities include coordinating and trafficking approval pipelines for materials such as press releases, Playbills, and brand assets; supporting the planning and execution of marketing and audience development events; and providing creative support to the Senior Marketing Manager. The Trainee collaborates closely with MTC’s Learning & Community Engagement office on cross-departmental initiatives, as well as with the Marketing team and our press agency to develop press outreach and strategy for individual productions and the season. Additional duties include assisting at key events such as opening nights, press days, affinity nights, and fundraisers, and contributing ideas to grow MTC’s social media presence. The role also offers exposure to programs including MTC35, Young Subscribers, and student ticket initiatives.

By the end of the trainee experience, you will have developed project management skills that would make you an asset to any arts marketing department, with real-world experience in marketing material approval processes, digital admin, basic visual design, and navigating the ins and outs of a busy office environment.

We seek passionate, creative, versatile individuals with a can-do attitude. Excellent communication skills are necessary, including copywriting. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, is preferred but not required.

Previous Marketing trainees and interns have gone on to work in marketing offices at arts nonprofits including Second Stage, The Public and Lincoln Center Theater.

Department-specific application question: What’s a Marketing campaign you love (it doesn’t just have to be theatre) and what do you think makes this so strong? What’s a Marketing campaign you think could be improved, and how would you improve it?

This traineeship is 30 hours per week.

MTC Marketing is a fast-paced, exciting work environment.  We work with every department at Manhattan Theatre Club, along with our press team, our advertising agency, our web design agency, and various actors, directors, playwrights, managers, and agents.  Marketing trainees are a key part of opening nights, helping to facilitate press lines and aiding Marketing senior staff.

The Marketing Strategy Trainee is a key member of our small team and gains broad exposure to marketing for both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Ideal candidates demonstrate a natural curiosity about data, the initiative to conduct in-depth analysis, and the ability to craft a compelling narrative from quantitative insights. Primary responsibilities include conducting audience research and analysis; supporting sales analysis and reporting; coordinating events; and assisting with the financial management work of the Director of Marketing Strategy & Analytics in partnership with MTC’s Finance office. The Trainee collaborates closely with MTC’s Learning & Community Engagement office on cross-departmental initiatives, as well as with the Marketing team to help develop media plans for individual productions and the season. Additional duties include assisting at key events such as opening nights, press days, affinity nights, and fundraisers, and contributing ideas to grow MTC’s social media presence.

By the end of the trainee experience, you will have developed strong project management and analytical skills that will make you an asset to any arts marketing department. You will gain hands-on experience in audience and sales analysis, reporting, event coordination, financial tracking, and cross-departmental collaboration, along with a deeper understanding of how a fast-paced, data-informed marketing office operates.

We seek bright, organized and detail-oriented individuals who are excited to learn more about the business side of marketing, and are passionate about building theatre audiences. The Marketing Strategy trainee communicates regularly with people from many different backgrounds, so individuals with customer service and ticketing experience should consider this role, along with individuals with a background in business. Advanced experience with Excel is preferred.

Previous trainees have gone on to work in marketing offices at arts nonprofits including Ars Nova, New York Theatre Workshop, and the Women’s Project.

Department-specific application question: Please describe a project that you led and/or managed and how you measured its success (or not) afterward.

The Production Department is responsible for the planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and execution of all MTC productions from initial concept through strike. Additionally, the Production office manages the technical execution of MTC Special Events, readings, and workshops. The Production Department is also responsible for working with the Facilities Manager to maintain the spaces both at MTC’s administrative offices and two theater venues, which includes daily and weekly operating tasks, capital improvement projects, and repairs and improvements.

The Production Management Trainee plays an active role in supporting the Production Management team, production staff, and the overall needs of MTC. This position is primarily located at our administrative office, with daily and weekly tasks as well as long-term projects. The trainee is heavily involved in creating and maintaining schedules and spreadsheets, as well as processing production-related invoices and payroll, assisting the department with the everyday needs of running a production, and coordinating the needs of designers. They also play a key supportive role within the MTC office, offering support for admin staff needs and requests from studio renters; this often pertains to office operation or hospitality.

The Production Management Trainee will leave MTC with a solid understanding of the intricacies of technical production, a foundational knowledge of theatrical unions, and an overview of the various technical and production aspects involved in putting together a show in New York City.

Excellent organizational skills, critical thinking skills, and comprehension are a must in this fast-paced office. Applicants should be detail-oriented, curious, self-motivated, able to work independently, and bring a positive attitude to their daily work. A working knowledge of MS Office Suite (including Outlook) and Google Suite is necessary. Individuals with a background in technical theatre or stage management should definitely consider this position.

Production Management Trainees have moved on to stage management and assistant production management positions at other major NYC theatrical companies or in the event production industry.

Department-specific application question: Describe a situation in which you had to balance competing needs from a group of collaborators in service of a positive outcome for the project. What measures did you take to ensure that all perspectives were acknowledged even if specific requests couldn’t be met?

As the Special Events Trainee, you will gain valuable, real-world experience while reporting to the Director of Special Events and Special Events Assistant. By working closely and in-depth “behind the scenes” for each event, the trainee will become an integral member of the special events team and learn how a season of fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events come together.

In conjunction with the Director of Special Events and the Special Events Assistant, this position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of Manhattan Theatre Club’s 40+ events during the season. This includes but is not limited to Opening Night Performances & Parties, Patron Dinners, Artistic Director’s Salon Cocktail Receptions, Fall Benefit, and Spring Gala fundraising events.

The Special Events Trainee will assist the team by processing RSVPs and completing event confirmation calls, prepping and organizing all event materials, general administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, open-minded and detail-oriented team-player. This traineeship requires excellent customer service skills, the ability to problem solve, and a strong attention to detail, all with a positive attitude. Interest in learning about fundraising, event planning, and theatre are a huge plus!

Department-specific application question: Special Events is a fast-paced environment with many details to be noted and fulfilled for multiple events occurring concurrently. Mistakes can happen. How do you handle last minute changes and mistakes, yours and others, and how do you reset afterwards?