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Producer, Plymouth Culture

  •  South West
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Part time
  •  Closes February 17, 2025
  •  Rob Bowman
  •  rob@plymouthculutre.co.uk
  • #Combined arts

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to support the Senior Creative Producer to successfully commission and deliver our four-year programme of creative digital works entitled 'Sea for Yourself'.

Job Description

Plymouth Culture have secured funding to develop a transformational creative programme for the city. We are collaborating with the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park (PSNMP) and key cultural partners to co-design and deliver 'Sea for Yourself', an ambitious co-funded cultural programme reconnecting communities with place, nature and their cultural identity. The programme is co-funded by National Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England Place Partnership Fund.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to support the commissioning and deliver of our four-year programme of creative digital works. You will need to be highly skilled in partnership liaison and facilitation to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across the life of the programme. You will need an up-to-date understanding of working with digital assets, platforms, content, technologies and environments, for the purpose of engaging audiences so you can fully support the artistic ambitions of the programme. You will need to demonstrate successful past experience of commissioning/producing works that use digital and creative programmes to engage new and diverse audiences not only as participants but as active citizens. You will need to be well networked and have active contacts in the relevant sectors. You will need to have experience of directly supporting artists in the production of creative outputs. A demonstrated ability to develop relationships and work with diverse communities to facilitate engagement and artistic co-creation would be advantageous. Experience of working directly with communities as part of artists engagement programme would be advantageous. This is a truly unique programme opportunity so you will need to demonstrate your passion for cultural -placemaking, understanding the immense potential of culture to reimagine a community's identity by reconnecting with the natural environment for mutual social, economic, creative and environmental benefit.

Job Requirements

The role will support the production of the 'Sea for Yourself' commissions programme, liaising directly with artists and collaborative partners and supporting the Senior Creative Producer to realise the programme ambitions.

The Producer will support the commissioning process, helping to administer and co-ordinate open calls, artists briefs and selection processes. You will work closely with the Senior Creative Producer to support artists to develop their work which may include brokering new relationships, working with community groups, and supporting the production of artistic outputs including those using digital technology. This will involve identifying and sourcing partners, suppliers, materials, locations, venues etc.

The role will take a lead on the engagement element of the commissions, working directly with artists and intermediary organisations to connect with communities and audiences.

Job Responsibilities

  • Support the Senior Creative Producer to develop the commissioning programme with artistic excellence and creativity to deliver the partnership's shared ambitions
  • Inform the design of the programme so that it reaches target audiences and addresses challenges surrounding digital exclusion
  • Liaise with selected artists to produce the commissions, meeting agreed deadlines and targets
  • Work with partners to deliver an inspiring range of cultural commissions with digital outputs to reveal Plymouth's stunning underwater environment
  • Work with key organisations and individuals across the partnership to maximise engagement and collaboration around the programme
  • Monitor the programme budget to ensure delivery is within agreed spend limits
  • Deliver work in a manner which enables inclusion in all parts of the work and address the risk of digital exclusion, ensuring Equality Diversity and Inclusion throughout all aspects of work

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How to Apply

To apply send a copy of your current CV and a cover letter to [email protected]. The closing date for applications is Monday 17th February 12 noon. Please note we will not accept any applications after this time.
Your letter should outline why you wish to be considered for this role, what excites you about the opportunity and how your skills, experience and knowledge can contribute to the role.
Your ‘letter’ may be sent as a written document of no more than 2 pages or a 3-minute film or audio file. We encourage you to choose the format that best highlights your skills and abilities while addressing the points outlined above.

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