Industry Specific Job Search Platforms

Alliance of Artist Communities

A consortium of artists’ communities which offer residencies in all disciplines.

ArtSearch

THE publication from the Theatre Communication Group for full-time, part-time, seasonal, year-round and internship opportunities in the performing arts. Requires a paid subscription.

Actor’s Fund

This amazing resource offers a wealth of information for actors, dancers, musicians, producers, directors, carpenters, stagehands, singers and others in the spotlight and behind the scenes.

American Alliance for Theatre Education

The mission of AATE is to promote standards of excellence in theatre and theatre education, connecting artists, educators, researchers, and scholars with each other, and by providing opportunities for our membership to learn, exchange, expand and diversify their work, the audience and their perspectives.

Backstage Jobs

Free job listing service for all behind-the scenes jobs in the live entertainment industry.

The Blacklist

Celebrating the art and craft of screenwriting, film history, and beyond.

Entertainment Careers

Jobs, internships, and career information in the entertainment industry.

National Association of Black Journalists

An organization of African-American journalists, students, and media professionals.

Hollywood Actors Network

Jobs for actors, singers, and dancers posted for a variety of locales. Again, not a practical way to land an audition, but useful in examining what the performing arts scene looks like.

Idealist

Connects people with job, volunteer, and action opportunities posted by 90,000 organizations around the world.

League of Resident Theatres

LORT is the largest professional theatre association of its kind in the US. This site links to 74 member theatres in every major market. LORT also maintains collective bargaining agreements for actors, directors, choreographers, and designers.

Music Business Jobs

Listing of music industry jobs as well as podcasts and searchable events.

National Performance Network

NPN brings to national attention some of the most exciting and stimulating new work in dance, theater, music, and multidisciplinary art being created across the United States through both direct and indirect support to touring artists.

New Dramatists

New Dramatists is a unique resource for the American Theatre. The company is dedicated to the playwright and serves as an artistic home, theatre research and development center, and writers colony for the national theatre just a few steps from Broadway. The company finds and nurtures new talent through a competitive, membership selection process and a seven-year playwright development program.

Playbill Online

This site claims to be “THE Source on the Web for Broadway Theater Information.” And it lives up to its name, providing a wealth of information for both theatre goers and professionals. Check out their “Casting and Jobs” section which is divided into the following categories: performer, technical, design, administrative, academic, and the mysterious “other”.