JOB DESCRIPTION Watford Palace Theatre

JOB DESCRIPTION Watford Palace Theatre

REGIONAL APPRENTICESHIP 2016 - 2017

JOB DESCRIPTION – Watford Palace Theatre

Job Title: Apprentice Producer

Who you report to:

Probation Period:3 months

Name of Mentor:

Ideal start date for an Apprentice:ASAP

Salary:£19,000

Background:

The Apprentice Producer works with the Theatre’s artistic team to deliver the programming of the theatre.

Main duties & responsibilities:

  • To support and assist the Artistic Director, Producer and Executive Director in programming the theatre
  • To support the Producer to facilitate productions, co-productions and tours of the theatre’s work
  • Assist and support the Producer and Executive Director in the delivery of the theatre programme
  • Assist and support the Producer in the producing process - including negotiation, liaison, contracting, tour-booking, scheduling and budgeting
  • Assist the theatre’s Producer with administrative arrangements for auditions and castings
  • Host all companies (in house and touring) in conjunction with the Producer
  • Assist on the production of readings, events, platforms and workshops
  • Identify and help produce new projects and programmes of work to support the theatre’s artistic policy
  • To support creative talent (emerging/mid career/established) and identify new partners for the theatre’s work
  • Support the Producing of the Community and Participation strand of the organisation
  • Attend a wide range of work and meet artists on behalf of the Theatre and to report back accordingly to the Producer and Executive Director.
  • Act as point of contact for independent and emerging artists, theatre makers, companies and writers.
  • Make and sustain relationships with other organisations across the UK.
  • Work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to develop strategy around work in development and help develop new audiences for the theatre’s work.
  • Work closely with the Production team over logistics, schedules and budgets.
  • Liaise with Theatre staff, board and stakeholders as and when necessary.
  • Support and promote all company policy.
  • Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times with particular regard to the health, safety and welfare of customers, visitors, staff and yourself
  • Any other reasonable duties required to ensure the smooth running of the Artistic/Producing department

Previous Experience:

ESSENTIAL

  • A minimum of one year’s experience of producing professional theatre
  • Dealing with people diplomatically and effectively
  • Good IT & presentational skills
  • Knowledge of a producing theatre

DESIRABLE

  • Driving licence is desirable
  • Office experience is desirable

Personal attitudes:

  • Warm and engaging personality with a proactive, self-motivated and flexible approach
  • Genuine interest in the arts and theatre
  • Able to manage time effectively
  • Ability to cope with demanding work
  • Be a logical and effective problem solver and decision maker
  • Able to carry out work under pressure and maintain good humour and diplomacy
  • A willingness to work evenings and at weekends when necessary
  • A desire to learn and develop
  • Be able to show initiative and resilience when dealing with change
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