Job Advert: Production Assistant and Administrator

Second Half Productions is a new entertainment company that inspires daring and optimism.

We’re looking for a Production Assistant and Administrator who is energised by our goals to:

• Create innovative work by world-leading artists for stage and screen. 

• Breathe new and unexpected life into classic stories. 

• Explore our turbulent political past, present and future. 

• Invigorate audiences in London, the UK and beyond. 

• Prioritise accessibility for those marginalised by the industry. 

Our first show will be a revival of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, directed by Jeremy Herrin and featuring a stellar cast including Amy Adams, opening at the Duke of York’s theatre in the West End in May 2022. The company is run by Directors Jeremy Herrin, Alan Stacey and Rob O’Rahilly with Casting Director, Jessica Ronane and Creative Associate, Lucie Lovatt.

The role will provide line-producing assistance to an incoming General Manager and will work on The Glass Menagerie as well as several productions in development. The Production Assistant and Administrator will also provide administrative support for Second Half Productions, enabling the company to operate efficiently and innovatively.

We’re seeking candidates who are highly organised and motivated, with excellent attention to detail. You’ll have experience working in a professional theatre or entertainment environment, with an understanding of how to work with artists and other industry leaders. You’ll also have a desire to work in the highly competitive commercial entertainment industry and to work collaboratively with a diverse range of co-creators and partners.

Second Half Productions is a welcoming and inclusive company and we encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly those who may have been marginalised by our industry.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experiences match those of the job description and person specification and send to [email protected].

• Closing date for applications: Tuesday 19^th October
• 1^st round interviews: w/c 25^th October
• 2^nd round interviews: w/c 1^st November