ASSISTANT PRODUCER PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY: CALL FOR CANDIDATES

ASSISTANT PRODUCER PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY: CALL FOR CANDIDATES
Studio 3 Arts is hoping to secure a fellowship for an emerging producer for a
placement in 2015. It offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in producing high-
quality arts projects in East London. The fellow will work closely with S3A’s Artistic
Director, Associate Producer and the wider team.

The fellowship is a bespoke programme, which will be tailored to the individual fellow
and their training and development needs.
“All Fellowships should offer an opportunity for a talented and motivated emerging
performing arts creative to work under the guidance of experienced mentors to
develop their skills, experiment, create and showcase their work, and experience the
reality of working in a professional performing arts environment.”(BBC PAF guidelines)

The opportunity and the process
Each year, the BBC Performing Arts Fund awards bursaries to emerging theatre
makers for a placement with an arts organisation.
There is a two-stage process in securing a fellowship:
1. your application to become S3A’s chosen candidate for a fellowship
2. S3A’s application for a BBC Performing Arts Fund’s fellowship grant.

Only if S3A is successful in securing a grant will the fellowship go ahead.
This call is therefore to become our chosen fellowship candidate for our application to
the BBC Performing Arts Fund. The fellowship bursary of £10,000 covers per diems,
accommodation and travel costs to ensure the fellow is not out of pocket during the
placement.

Timeline:
Applications to become the Studio 3 Arts fellowship candidate are open until 5pm on
FRIDAY 8 August.
The BBC Performing Arts fund assessment of applications takes place between 18
August and 28 November. Shortlisted organisations and fellows are invited to a
meeting as part of this process.

Fellowship candidates need to be ready to attend this meeting and to contribute the
application.
The fellowship takes place in 2015.
The duration depends on the programme of work, and the weekly working hours of the
fellow.

The Galleon Community Centre, Boundary Road, Barking, IG11 7JR
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The fellowship: who it is aimed at
You should be an artist/producer in the early stages of your performing arts career
OR someone who is refocusing their career on producing/project management– for
example you may be a dancer who has started working towards becoming a producer.

Full background on the fellowship can be found at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/performingartsfund/grants/paf-fellowship
Who can apply? You must have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years, and
you must have the right to work in the UK.
You CANNOT apply if you currently hold or have held a paid position with
Studio 3 Arts, including in a freelance capacity and even if this work is/was in a
different area.

The Galleon Community Centre, Boundary Road, Barking, IG11 7JR
Tel: 020 8594 7136
E: hello@studio3arts.org.uk
W: www.studio3arts.org.uk
Co Ltd by guarantee No: 3177640
Reg Charity No: 1054793

The Role
Overview
This role is about working creatively and collaboratively with the Artistic Director,
Associate Producer and other colleagues to develop and deliver the best possible
artistic programme and to ensure that all projects are produced to a high standard of
excellence.

All projects are to be delivered within our agreed artistic aims and financial
parameters.

Key tasks
  • To join Studio 3 Arts’ creative planning team and be part of a collaborative
      approach to generating ideas and scoping proposals for the artistic programme.
  • To take a key role in producing and programming projects that contextualize
      Studio 3 Arts work, such as community engagement, open days, festivals,
      outdoor arts etc, working with other members of the creative planning team as
      appropriate and co- ordinating delivery with other artists and staff.
  • To support the Artistic Director in scheduling and delivering the Studio 3 Arts
      artistic programme by brokering relationships with artists and arts organisations
      across a variety of art forms with a focus on performing arts.
  • To be the lead producer for our professional development Theatre Company and
      Dance Company, ensuring all scheduling, booking, budgeting and
      engagements are fulfilled.
  • To look after co-producing partners and other artists as appropriate during their
      engagement ensuring that they are welcomed, orientated, and that their needs
      are met, and that good communications are maintained between them and all
      Studio 3 Arts staff.
  • To research, programme and deliver one-off, cross-art events, for S3A’s Main
      Space, Living Room, Gallery and other spaces, in association with other staff
      as required.
  • All producing and programming work includes the handling of contracting,
      budgeting and financial monitoring, project management and administration.

General
  • Be informed about, promote and support all of Studio 3 Arts work and teams and
     take an active part in communicating and co-operating with other staff and
     departments.
  • Assist as appropriate with projects and events initiated or managed by Studio 3
     Arts.
  • Work within all Studio 3 Arts policies, procedures and budgets, in particular
     health and safety, equal opportunities, confidentiality and data protection.
  • Represent Studio 3 Arts locally, nationally and internationally and be an
     ambassador for Studio 3 Arts at all times.

The Galleon Community Centre, Boundary Road, Barking, IG11 7JR
Tel: 020 8594 7136
E: hello@studio3arts.org.uk
W: www.studio3arts.org.uk
Co Ltd by guarantee No: 3177640
Reg Charity No: 1054793

• Assist with the supervision of interns, apprentices, work placement students and
      volunteers where appropriate
   • Participate in staff meetings, working groups and training as and when required.
   • Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post
      as requested by your line manager.
   • This role may involve some UK travel.

Development and training
A personal development programme will be collaboratively devised by the Fellow and
Artistic Director. Throughout their placement, they will be mentored by the Artistic
Director and/or where appropriate, by an independent third party. Development
sessions will take place with other staff members.

The Galleon Community Centre, Boundary Road, Barking, IG11 7JR
Tel: 020 8594 7136
E: hello@studio3arts.org.uk
W: www.studio3arts.org.uk
Co Ltd by guarantee No: 3177640
Reg Charity No: 1054793

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience, skills and knowledge

You need to have made a start as a producer/programmer and show that you are
committed
to this career. E.g. you may have undertaken some form of internship or work
experience in
before, and may have had a small pieces of work shown or developed.

“[Fellows] must have identified the area in which they wish to work and have a clear
idea of where they wish their career to go in the longer term. They have already begun
developing skills making work and creating opportunities for themselves. This may not
be a large body of work or professional credit but they have made significant
achievements towards this goal. A proposed Fellow who is unsure about which area of
the performing arts they wish to work in; what their role might be; or have little or no
experience would not be considered suitable.”

Some professional experience in a performing arts producing role, ideally working with
independent companies and artists producing new work and some experience in
project management and production/event/company management

   • A knowledge of and passion for a wide range of performance and some
      experience in dealing with both the artistic and business aspects of the arts
   • Some experience of negotiating with artists, producers, promoters and partners
   • An understanding of budgeting and arts marketing and fundraising
   • Excellent administrative, communication, IT and networking skills
   • A good knowledge of North East London and its communities

Attributes
•    A flair for generating creative programme ideas and the ability to realise them
practically
•    A good head for figures
•    Highly organised, with accuracy and attention to detail
•    Resilient with ability to work in a highly pressurised environment and with limited
resources and at times, limited direct supervision

How to apply
Please send us:
Your CV with RELEVANT work experience, education and training
A covering letter of a maximum of 2 A4 sides, telling us about your career goals, what
you are interested in and giving examples of your experience, skills, abilities and
knowledge
Details of 2 references
Email to: hello@studio3arts.org.uk (subject header: PAF Fellow application) by 5pm
on FRIDAY 8 AUGUST Selected candidates will be invited to an interview.

The Galleon Community Centre, Boundary Road, Barking, IG11 7JR
Tel: 020 8594 7136
E: hello@studio3arts.org.uk
W: www.studio3arts.org.uk
Co Ltd by guarantee No: 3177640
Reg Charity No: 1054793