Cape Town Opera Job Posting
Title: Artistic Manager/Producer
Department: Artistic
Cape Town Opera is looking for a young, dynamic person to take on the role of Artistic Manager and Producer at Cape Town Opera.
Key responsibilities:
Oversight, implementation and communication of logistics, schedule, housing and the like for production and artistic personnel around operas and artistic events within South Africa and abroad (rehearsals, performances, tours, concerts, auditions, etc.);
Creation and distribution of rehearsal schedules and cast/production contact lists;
Research and bookings of venues and related equipment for rehearsals, auditions, music calls, etc.;
Creation and distribution of communications from artistic department to all required;
Contract negotiations for non-lead artistic hires and concluding all artistic contract negotiations;
Perform as artistic representative at productions and events (concerts, auditions, lectures, media launches, etc.) as required;
Serve as “first stop” artistic contact for troubleshooting.
Applicant requirements:
Minimum two years’ experience working within the performing arts or related fields (live theatrical or musical events). Additional experience as an Executive Personal Assistant helpful;
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and responsibility;
Extreme attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects with consistency and in a positive, “can-do” manner;
Fluency in Word, Excel, Outlook with ability to learn new administrative software;
Fluency in written and spoken English;
Valid driver’s license with own transport;
Legal to work in South Africa and to travel nationally and internationally;
Ability to work nights and weekends.
The position is one year contract commencing (ideally) 1 April 2022 and is based at the Cape Town Opera offices at the Artscape building in Cape Town. The position reports to the Artistic Director of Cape Town Opera. The successful applicant will be required to work normal office hours as well as nights and weekends as required.
Applicants should send a cover letter, CV and two contactable recent references to: [email protected] by Thursday 31 March 2022. No phone calls, please.