Programming Intern
We are looking for an intern to programme The Studio for Fringe 2020. This is a paid part-time fixed-term role to programme, to see through and deliver a mould-breaking season of shows during New Zealand Fringe 2020, as well as assisting the Programme Director in looking forward for the rest of 2020. Traditionally, The Studio has been a space for low-tech, high-risk, smash-it-out and get-something-on-the-floor sort of work. But we’re not in charge this time ‘round, you are! This is an amazing opportunity to learn about what it takes to run a venue, to engage with new and exciting artists, and to put your own stamp on the BATS Theatre programme - all within our super supportive environment.
For more information get in touch with Nick: nick@bats.co.nz
Send Cover Letter & CV to jonty@bats.co.nz by 5pm, Tuesday, 10th September.
Key Duties / Major Tasks
Programming Intern
Creates and determines the style and content of The Studio programme by:
- Understanding and Implementing BATS’ Strategic Plan
- Investigating new ideas in the programme
- Generating the personality and energy of the BATS programme.
Programmes The Studio Fringe content by:
- Seeking out new work and emerging talents/practitioners
- Encouraging and soliciting project proposals
- Meeting with practitioners and artistic companies/co-ops
- Selecting project proposals.
- Analysing proposals
- Negotiating contracts with artists and co-ops
- Establishing and planning the programme of work
- Understanding the financial position and implication of programming decisions
- Attending the majority of productions staged at BATS – opening nights where possible.
Fosters artistic development and educates by:
- Being accessible, supportive and encouraging
- Offering advice, direction and informing practitioners of opportunities
- Having an awareness of the political and cultural climate
- Coordinating script development opportunities with Playmarket
- Always being on the lookout for new talent
- Encouraging practitioner self-assessment and development
- Passing on information and critiques
Co-ordinates and supports co-operative (co-op) productions at BATS by:
- Collating and maintaining Fringe information packs
- Contracting co-ops
- Assisting co-ops and tracking each project’s progress
- Monitoring box office percentages
- Continual support throughout season