CHICAGO StorySLAM Assistant Regional Producer

POSITION: CHICAGO StorySLAM Assistant Regional Producer

LOCATION: Chicago (in-person required)

DETAILS: Independent contractor position

 

Thank you for your interest in the Chicago StorySLAM Assistant Regional Producer position.

ABOUT THE MOTH:

The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. The Moth has presented more than thirty thousand stories, told live and without notes, by people from all walks of life to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. To really understand The Moth, we encourage you to listen to a few stories here: The Moth | Stories. 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The Moth StorySLAM is a monthly open-mic storytelling competition, in which audience members are invited to enter their name for the chance to tell a true, personal, 5-minute story on a theme.

 

The StorySLAM Assistant Regional Producer will substitute, as needed, for the current Regional Producer(s) in their absence and produce and/or assist on additional StorySLAMs and GrandSLAMs as assigned. This involves pre-event preparation, day-of-show production, and post-event tasks to make these live events happen. This is a freelance independent contractor position with a commitment of approximately 6-8 hours per StorySLAM.

 

RATES: 

$325/StorySLAM

$200/GrandSLAM (Assistant Producer) 

$115/Training 

 

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Timely and responsive communication with Regional Producer and designated manager at The Moth Headquarters in NYC throughout the pre-event, event and post-event producing process
  • Pre-event planning:
    • Confirm that the Regional Producer has booked the crew (including the host, videographer and recording engineer) and volunteers. 
    • Print and prepare the physical event materials (reserved signs, release forms, door list, etc.)
    • Assist with show promotion on social media (primarily Facebook)
  • Show day production:
    • Manage the event from start to finish
    • Coordinate with the venue for setup, door list, and financial settlement
    • Train/manage volunteers, recruit judging teams
    • Work with the crew and our host to make sure they are on-time and prepared
    • Act as timekeeper and scorekeeper during the event
    • Summarize stories (briefly; 2-3 sentences) for post-event wrap
  • Post-event tasks:
    • Submit your event wrap via email
    • Submit a brief summary of each story to our database via Formstack
    • Scan and upload storyteller releases
    • Submit your financial wrap, including settlements and crew invoices

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Required:
    • Willingness and availability to train with current Regional Producer during a show and review pre and post details and requirements in depth
    • Sensitivity to different perspectives and an ability to communicate effectively with people from various backgrounds
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    • Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
    • Highly organized, and detail and deadline-oriented
    • Ability to lift 20 lbs.
    • Computer and smartphone literacy (Google Suite, Facebook; Square POS) 
  • Preferred: 
    • Experience with producing live events or volunteering at live shows
    • Familiarity with The Moth's programming and live show format
    • 2+ year resident of Chicago
    • Reliable transportation 

 

 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The Moth is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally vibrant team and strongly encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds. The Moth seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. All positions at The Moth are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The Moth brings storytelling opportunities to people from a variety of communities. Candidates with a commitment to supporting diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. 

 

To apply for this position, please complete this questionnaire. Applications are due by 11:59 pm on THURSDAY MAY 22nd