Comedian
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Job Overview

We are looking for a Comedian who can entertain and engage with the audience at comedy shows and events. You should have perfect comic timing and the ability to educate/inform the audience about trending topics in a lighthearted manner. Besides, you may also be required to perform at comic stand-ups and host comic bits on radio and podcasts. 

As a stand-up comedian, you will also be required to choreograph funny movements. To progress in your comedy career, you should be attending comedy festivals and collaborating with fellow comedians and artists. You should be witty with a strong stage presence to make the audience jump off their seats. 

If you can deliver hilarious performances and leave the audience in splits then do write to us. 

Responsibilities

• Researching trending topics before writing the comic script

• Writing engaging and funny content

• Editing the script to avoid any mentions that can be hurtful to the audience

• Choreographing and practicing the script

• Taking comic reference from popular comic shows on Comedy Central and Comedy World

• Performing stand up comedy to entertain the live audience

• Referring to world-renowned stand-up comedians like Maria Bamford, Tiffany Haddish, Dave Chappelle, and Louis CK to highlight mental health issues, political scenarios in an unfiltered yet inoffensive way 

• Planning, hosting and contacting artists and fellow comedians for Saturday Night Live Performances

• Participating in radio shows and podcasts to entertain far and wide audiences

• Interacting with the audiences after your performance

• Performing funny bits at comedy award shows and gigs

• Arranging props and attire to match your comic performance 

Requirements

• High school diploma or degree in any subject

• Proven work experience as a Stand-up comedian or artist

• Experience as a Comedian in the Media industry would be preferred

• Excellent communication skills

• Perfect comic timing and an excellent sense of humor

• Displaying a jovial attitude

• Knowledge of trending topics and issues

• Ability to stand for long periods

• Willingness to travel long distances and work at flexible hours 

• Displaying team spirit when working with fellow comedians

• Familiarity with operating stage equipment likes mics, speakers, and lights

• Good networking and socializing skills

• Ability to perform sensitive topics in an inoffensive manner