Employment

Melbourne:

PRODUCER/TOUR COORDINATOR ROLE

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Applications close Tuesday 15th October 2019

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Highwire Entertainment is seeking an experienced Producer who is experienced with Tour Coordinating in Melbourne for casual/part time employment.

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The role is negotiable and would be casual, with approximately 2-3 days per week (flexible), part time in an office (Richmond) and some hours working from home. Ability to travel interstate or overseas 1-2 times per year, and willingness to occasionally work on weekends during festival seasons would be preferred. Must have own laptop. This is an ongoing role, however there would be a three month trial period. Pay rate is dependant on level of experience of applicant.

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TASKS

• contacting theatres and festivals to promote the booking of Highwire Entertainment shows as part of upcoming tours

• applying to festivals on behalf of Highwire Entertainment shows

• working with existing budgets and creating new budgets for touring and new projects, and managing budgets throughout the life of the project

• sending and checking contracts

• scheduling tours, factoring in artist requirements, travel times, venue/festival requirements

• logistics management including booking travel and accommodation, organising purchase or booking of equipment, scheduling and booking staff or contractors in line with budgets

• ordering and collating marketing material and managing roll out of marketing campaigns

• artist, festival and venue liaison

• collating and proof reading event procedures and documents

• full range of administrative duties to support tour planning, promotion and execution

• research; venues, events, artists, shows

• ad hoc tasks as required

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Essential Criteria:

• Knowledge, experience and a thorough understanding of the arts and entertainment sectors within Australia, in particular a thorough understanding of either the Australian Fringe Festival model or Australian regional live performance touring model, ideally both,

• Previous employment or self-employment within the Australian arts sector, 

• A thorough understanding of the commercial terms of negotiating live performances,

• Demonstrated ability to prepare, negotiate and manage budgets and contracts across a touring program/production,

• Experience scheduling within a touring context,

• Detail oriented with excellent administrative skills,

• Excellent project management, time management and multi-tasking skills,

• Excellent communication skills,

• Ability to work remotely and independently without significant daily direction,

• Open minded, excited to work with diverse groups of people including from minority communities.

Preferred Criteria:

• Experience sourcing funding through national and regional arts funding bodies,

• Experience producing work at an Australian Fringe Festival / Edinburgh Fringe Festival,

• Experience creating and implementing a marketing strategy,

Reports to: Company Director

Works alongside: Small number of casual staff members - please note that these staff work seasonally and/or outside the country.​

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