Dramaturgy Assistant (m/f/d) for the "Berliner Ensemble"

Dramaturgy Assistant (m/f/d) full-time (40 hours / week)

Berliner Ensemble GmbH
Contract start: Season 2026 / 2027


The Berliner Ensemble is one of the most renowned and traditional theaters in Germany. Named after Bertolt Brecht's world-famous company, the Berliner Ensemble has written theater history. In its more than 130-year history, the house on Schiffbauerdamm has always dealt with current socially relevant issues and today increasingly focuses on contemporary texts and themes.

The Berliner Ensemble GmbH is looking for a full-time dramaturgy assistant (m/f/d) for the 2026 / 2027 season.

We offer an interesting and varied job with the opportunity to take on at least one production dramaturgy and other content-related tasks independently. 

We also offer:

• An attractive workplace in a renowned theater

• A cooperative and creative working atmosphere with flat communication and decision-making hierarchies 

• Flexible working time arrangements to balance work and family life

• Health prevention offers such as yoga, urban sports and company medical care, 

• Counseling and coaching services, 

• English language course, 

• BE choir

• Germany ticket with employer contribution.

The employment relationship is based on the provisions of the Standard Contract (NV) Stage.

If you match our job profile and meet the requirements mentioned, we look forward to receiving your application by e-mail only (attachments combined in one pdf document) to the address below. Please state the job title in the subject line of your application.

People with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.
If women are underrepresented in relevant positions, they will be given priority if equally qualified.
The Berliner Ensemble promotes a culture of valuing diversity. We therefore welcome applications from people of color, people of all nationalities, religions and world views, gender identities and age groups. The values-based code of conduct of the German Stage Association applies.

Acknowledgements of receipt/interim messages will not be sent. Applications will be deleted four weeks after the end of the selection process in accordance with the provisions of data protection law.

Please send your informative application by 31.12.2025.

We are looking for a committed personality with a relevant degree. Ideally, you have a degree in dramaturgy, theater studies, cultural studies or humanities and initial experience with the structural processes of a German municipal theater as well as independent production dramaturgy.

You have a high level of commitment, resilience and motivation as well as initiative, teamwork and organizational skills. You are also characterized by strong communication skills and artistic empathy. A keen interest in theater is essential. You have a flair for language and editorial tasks and can formulate texts in a well-founded and target-oriented manner. Solid PC skills (MS Office applications) are a prerequisite.