Work at The Den Theatre in chicago

Passionate about stand-up comedy and live performances? The Den Theatre in Wicker Park is always looking for creative people to join our staff.

 

 EMPLOYMENT AT THE DEN

Resumes and cover letters can be sent to employment@thedentheatre.com with a description of the role in which you would be interested. (Tech, Box Office, and/or available positions at our bars/cafe.)

The Den Theatre will keep all applications on file for one calendar year.

 
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WE’RE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Podcast Producer & Editor

The Den Dialogues — A Podcast from The Den Theatre

Location: Chicago (Hybrid / Flexible)
Type: Part-Time (with potential to grow)
Reports to: Host & The Den Theatre Team
Compensation: $20-$22/ hour - commensurate with experience (potential to become salaried)

About The Den Dialogues

The Den Dialogues is a podcast rooted in comedy, performance, art, and culture. The podcast features The Den Theatre’s Owner Ryan Martin as he interviews well known comedians from around the world (his first podcast was shot with Pete Holmes). As the show scales, we’re seeking a Podcast Producer & Editor to help elevate production quality, streamline workflows, and shape compelling long- and short-form content across platforms. This is a collaborative, creative role for someone who loves great conversations and knows how to turn raw material into polished, engaging media. While the podcast has been in production for over a year, we want to fully invest in the show to provide weekly conversations about comedy, the community, and beyond. 

The Role

You will oversee the end-to-end production of podcast episodes and supporting video content — from filming and live-session support through final delivery and short-form clipping.

You are both hands-on and editorially thoughtful, ensuring each episode lands with clarity, consistency, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Recording

  • Oversee and facilitate film podcast recordings and multi-camera setup.

  • Trouble shoot lighting and audio capture

  • Support live recording sessions (in person or remotely), flagging standout moments and editorial beats in real time

  • Ensure reliable technical execution for each session

Editing & Post-Production

  • Edit full-length podcast episodes for YouTube and audio platforms, delivering clean, professional sound and visuals

  • Create short-form clips and “hero moments” optimized for social platforms (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, etc.)

  • Maintain consistent visual and editorial standards across all content

Content Workflow & Organization

  • Manage media files, project organization, exports, and archiving

  • Track content from recording through final delivery to support timely, reliable releases

  • Maintain an organized backlog of raw footage, works-in-progress, and published episodes

Collaboration & Editorial Support

  • Collaborate closely with the host and The Den Theatre team to refine tone, pacing, and visual style

  • Help shape episode flow, openings, and clip selection without disrupting the authenticity of the conversation

  • Adapt content for different platforms while preserving voice and intent

Additional Opportunities

  • While this position focuses on the Podcast, there are additional hours of work available which include clipping comedy performances, aiding marketing team in collecting videos and photos of performances, etc. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience producing and/or editing podcasts or interview-based content

  • Proficiency with video and audio editing software (Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar)

  • Strong understanding of composition, lighting, audio syncing, and export settings

  • Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple files, timelines, and deliverables

  • Calm, reliable, and collaborative in fast-paced creative environments

  • Passion for comedy, live performance, storytelling, and cultural conversations

Additional Experience (Not required)

  • Experience managing or optimizing YouTube or social content (thumbnails, captions, metadata, basic analytics)

  • Comfort extracting compelling short-form content from long-form conversations

Time Commitment

  • Project-based / per-episode commitment

  • Flexible schedule aligned with recording sessions and release timelines

  • Potential for expanded scope as the podcast grows

How to Apply

Please submit to the Director of Operations and Technology, Adelynn Dunajcik at employment@thedentheatre.com:

  • A brief introduction

  • Relevant experience

  • Links to video and/or audio samples (podcast or interview-style content strongly encouraged)

The Den Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.