Century Venues is seeking applications for the position of Venue & Events Programmer to work in the programming and venue bookings team across the iconic The Concourse Chatswood Performing Arts Centre, Darling Quarter Theatre, The Sydney Comedy Store, Enmore, Metro and Factory Theatres as well as The University of Sydney Manning Bar.
The successful applicant would be reporting to the group’s Head of Bookings and be responsible for sourcing, securing and contracting events for the groups suite of venues and working with its associated produced events. Ideally the candidate would have a good knowledge and experience booking of theatre, comedy, cabaret and contemporary music.
Key priorities the programming department is responsible for include but are not limited to:
- Coordinating entertainment at our various venues.
- Identifying and contracting music, comedy, cabaret, theatre and business events that fit with in the groups entertainment policy and curatorial framework
- Securing events to meet venue occupancy targets
- Managing the events calendar and activity in association with the groups procedures and workflow
- Fielding, quoting, advancing and following up new event enquiries in line with the groups business objectives
- Manage client relationships and expectations to the highest standards of service
- Staying abreast and up to date with industry releases, new work, promoter activity and competitor/interstate venue activity
SKILL REQUIREMENT FOR SELECTION CRITERIA
- Understanding of musical genres and customer demographics
- Understanding of the music industry and rates
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Excellent planning and prioritising skills.
- High levels of interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to liaise with a range of diverse stakeholders.
- Strong administrative skills
- Experience coordinating and interpreting event requirements.
- Basic understanding of staging, technical requirements of performance, including sound and lighting requirements.
- Basic understanding of venue legal compliance relating to music performance fees and legislative requirements like occupational health and safety issues relating to mains power, rigging, and noise levels etc
- A strong knowledge or experience programming for interstate venues highly regarded
To apply please include the following in your application
1. A covering letter providing details of how your skills/ability, knowledge, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position.
2. A CV
3. Provide names and contact details of two referees
