Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 64'050 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 64'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 64'400 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'273 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 103'250 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 40'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Regieassistent/in
You support directors in preparing and staging theatre productions.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Regieassistent/in coordinate rehearsals, manage director's books, and support the artistic team in theatre and film productions.
The director's vision drives every theatre or film production. As Regieassistent/in, you are the organisational backbone. You manage rehearsal schedules. You record changes. You ensure all departments work together smoothly. Your dedication makes artistic ideas possible on stage and in front of the camera.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryTheatre, Music, Dance & Film
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Recruiting Assistant. Based on 75 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 62'300 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 63'550 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 67'500 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 74'050 | 12 |
| Zurich | CHF 64'000 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 74'000 | 7 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 65'000 | 7 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 65'000 | 9 |
| Consulting various | CHF 60'000 | 7 |
| Recruitment agency / Staffing | CHF 60'000 | 21 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Regieassistent/in
Official education path
You usually enter through a degree at a university of applied sciences or a university. The focus is on theatre, film, or dramaturgy.
Typical training path
Regieassistent/in
Prerequisites
- Theaterregisseur/in FH (BA/MA)
- Filmemacher/in FH (BA)
- Familiarity with dramaturgy and play analysis
Requirements
- Enjoyment and skill in working with people
- Organisational talent
- Resilience
- Carefulness
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter if you already have practical stage experience or a related university degree.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Artistic coordination
- Dramaturgical understanding
- People management
- Organisational talent
- Resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the rehearsal room. You coordinate workflows between actors, technical staff, and the costume department. At the same time, you record all director instructions and changes precisely in the rehearsal books.
- You support the director in artistic planning and execution.
- You manage the director's books and note all requested changes precisely.
- You create detailed rehearsal schedules. You coordinate the availability of everyone involved.
- You act as the link between the director, production, and house departments.
- You run the evening performances. You monitor workflows during the premiere.
Working conditions
You work in theatres, opera houses, film studios, or with independent production groups. Your workplace shifts between rehearsal rooms, the stage, and technical departments.
Strengths
- Artistic coordination
- Dramaturgical understanding
- People management
- Organisational talent
- Resilience
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- High coordination effort
- Creative pressure phases
- Physical strain
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