Assistant Programmer / Programmer (Cultural programmes))

Esplanade’s vision is to be a performing arts centre for everyone and it seeks to enrich the lives of its community through the arts. You will be required to plan and present programmes that will reflect the needs and aspirations of our multicultural and multilingual communities. To have an in-depth understanding that Esplanade’s Programming Philosophy must embrace the audience and arts communities to ensure that the activities of the centre will become an integral part of Singapore's artistic and cultural scene.

Must strive to ensure that each programme presented at the Esplanade will be the best of its kind. To be the driving force in centre’s efforts to anticipate the trends in cultural evolution of an increasingly global community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing and implementing standard operating policies and procedures/manuals for presentation and commissioning of arts performances and running of the department.
• Collate and obtain necessary information on copyright and royalties issues, legal documentation and licenses required for presentation of arts performances.
• Plan arts programmes and seasons including the series and special projects and annual template including conceptualizing and recommending feasible programmes for the arts centre.
• Implement and manage arts programmes and seasons assisting in the programmes as assigned at best cost and quality.
• Work closely with Marketing & Relationship Management teams with regard to publicity, and marketing plans involving sponsorship, box office, for all relevant programmes in order to maximise publicity, sale of tickets as well as revenue from all sources.
• Liaise with artists/performing groups, logistics officer and relevant depts, ensuring smooth implementation and execution of programmes.
• Supervise relevant artist liaison officers / project assistants /interns working on the assigned projects.
• Be an internal resource on artists, exhibitions and performing arts forms including keeping abreast of trends and current happenings in performing arts in the local and international arts scene
• Budgeting for arts activities and performances including forecast on expected returns (if applicable), tracking costs and expenditure ensuring that they are within the budgets.
• Responsible for any administrative work in programming and project implementation.
• Support local arts groups in the presentations of their work in the Esplanade including promoting and encouraging activities/programmes that will increase and develop audience appreciation of the arts.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree holder, or training from a recognised institution in arts management, stage management, theatre production or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Some form of training in the arts including music, dance, theatre, children and youth programmes.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Some experience in events management.
• Good knowledge of leading trends in various Western and Asian art forms and genres. Good understanding of the arts scene in Singapore and familiarity with the needs and tastes of local audience and arts groups.
• For this role, applicant will need to be fluent in spoken and written Chinese.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to conceptualise and realize projects.

If you are keen to apply for this position and satisfy the requirements, please send your resume to [email protected] with an indication of your current and expected salary as well as details of your experiences.

We thank you for your interest in the Esplanade. Only shortlisted candidates will be

notified.