Assistant Producer Job Description

Purpose of Role:

Reporting to the Chief Executive/Artistic Director and General Manager, the Assistant

Producer will manage NI Opera events and projects involving the Studio, Associate

Artists and other artists.

Responsibilities:

• To source and identify artists for events and projects

• To liaise with all artists to confirm repertoire and distribute music

• To liaise with venues and event organisers

• To organise pianos, piano moving and tunings

• To attend rehearsals and performances acting as the NI Opera point of contact

• To develop proposals and pitch for future commercial events with current and

new partners

• To reconcile all activity after the event/project has finished and update the NI

Opera team

• To plan and facilitate audience development initiatives including insight events,

introductory talks and workshops

• To facilitate the company’s outreach activity with partner organisations

• To liaise with and support other departments

• To oversee the NI Opera store and equipment

• To carry out any other duties required which are commensurate with the role

Personnel Specification:

Essential Criteria

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ recent, relevant experience at Assistant Producer level in

opera, classical music or the performing arts

• A minimum of 2 years’ outreach and/or audience development experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ event management experience

• Proven experience of working in the arts (especially dance, classical music, opera

or theatre)

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Attention to detail, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

• IT literate – proficient in Microsoft Office

• Excellent written, numerical and analytical skills

• Proven influencing and negotiation skills

Attributes

• Highly organised, self-motivated, proactive, positive, adaptable team player with

a focus on results and timelines

• Able to multitask and remain calm under pressure

• Hands-on, practical and proactive approach

• Confidential

• Shows initiative and works independently, with minimal supervision

• Resilient and flexible

• High tolerance for ongoing change

• Good contact network

Knowledge

• Proven interest in the arts

Other

• Flexible regarding working hours

• Prepared to travel, as required by the role

• Full driver’s licence

• Clearance for working with children

Desirable Criteria

• Third level qualification

• Car owner or access to a car

• An ability to read music

This is a part-time role with a salary range of £12,800-13,500 (depending on experience).

The candidate will be a key member of a small team based in an office in Belfast.