Berklee Presents Production & Digital Media Assistant

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

• Remain in "valid" Visa status as applicable.

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

• Federal Work Study student may apply.

• In good disciplinary standing.

• Must be located in the U.S.

Reporting to the Senior Concert Producer, the Berklee Presents Production & Digital Media Assistant plays a vital dual role supporting event production logistics and amplifying the concert impact, cast members, and Berklee brand through engaging, behind-the-scenes digital content. This student employee will assist with production tasks through the life cycle of each concert, including auditions, rehearsal room setup/breakdown and cast support, while also capturing high-quality photos and video content during rehearsals, performances, and backstage moments.

The assistant will support some of the duties of the Berklee Presents Production Assistant; organize and edit media assets in accordance with Berklee style guidelines; collaborating closely with professional marketing staff to create authentic social media campaigns that highlight the artistry and craft of Berklee students and the excitement of live events. They will also help with recording studio booking calendar and support the team and recording engineers with the coordination and scheduling of sessions.

This role helps to create a safe and positive environment for students to achieve their musical and creative potential and ensures that each student has an exceptional musical journey. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced and energetic team, and have a good knowledge of contemporary commercial music. They must also model the values of teamwork, respect, and self-confidence.

The Berklee Presents team—which includes faculty, staff, and student employees—produces a variety of high-profile Signature Series concerts each year including Singers Showcase, Great American Songbook, and the Commencement Concert.

HOURS NEEDED:

Hours are varied depending on the assigned project, but you must be consistently available for rehearsals on a Thursday evening during the Fall and Spring semester from 6:00pm-11:00pm, several Friday evenings from 5:00pm/6:00pm-11:00pm, and a few Saturday day rehearsals for full cast run throughs in B41 (150 Mass Ave - multipurpose room). Specific dates for full-cast rehearsals are TBD, but will be shared prior to the start of the first rehearsal in Fall semester.

Must also be available to work several evenings during the "BPC Tech Week," and on the night of each production.

Additional administrative pre-production work will be assigned, and can be completed remotely on a more flexible schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Support

• Support the Berklee Presents production team in performing numerous tasks as needed including distributing production schedules and setlists, set-up and break down of rehearsal room spaces, print and distribute musical charts, and oversee call times to ensure everything runs smoothly
• Assist with backstage support, including cast…