The following positions are currently available at Intermusica. For more information about our company, please click here.
ADMINISTRATOR/ASSISTANT, ARTIST MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Candidates must possess first-class administrative skills, a thorough working knowledge of classical music, should be familiar with various computer packages, and must be well-organised, efficient and hard-working, with a proven ability to work in a team, and plenty of initiative. Minimum 1 year’s experience in Arts Administration (music) substantially preferred. Languages a distinct advantage.
The role involves administrative support to the relevant manager(s) and to their roster of artists, and sole responsibility for producing their schedules. The Assistant will liaise with orchestras, promoters, record companies etc. and will have close contact with a select list of internationally renowned conductors and soloists. Specific areas of responsibility will include:
- servicing, i.e. producing artists’ schedules on Artifax/Agent computer programme, which involves extensive discussions with the artists and making complex hotel, travel and financial arrangements, organising visa and work permits, compiling rehearsal schedules, processing contracts, issuing invoices, and ordering CDs and scores
- answering queries and dealing with urgent matters in the absence of the Manager and representing the Manager(s) at concerts i.e. meeting the artists/promoters
- arranging the Manager’s meetings and trips
- clerical backup including preparing and disseminating publicity materials, sending correspondence, writing publicity copy, filing, answering phones
It is hoped that the successful candidate will take an active part in the company as a whole. We have a policy of creating a career path for valued staff within the company; in this case, one option would be to work towards eventually becoming an Associate Artist Manager (i.e. sales).
Salary: by negotiation according to experience
Notice period: 2 months
Preferred starting date: (including handover period): mid-August 2008
CV and cover letter to: Hannah Cooke, Assistant, Artist Management Dept, email: hcooke@intermusica.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 23 July 2008
INTERNSHIP
An intern is required to support our Artist Management Department to offer support and assistance for 3-month, full-time assignments throughout the year. This provides an excellent background for those interested in careers supporting the production of classical music. This is a non-salaried internship but a travel and subsistence allowance is paid.
General skills required: Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, have a passion for and knowledge of classical music, be self-motivated and open to ever-changing tasks, be willing to support and offer assistance to a wide spectrum of people. Good administrative skills, good computer skills and good attitude a must. Knowledge/competency in foreign languages is an advantage.
Applications now being accepted for the OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2008 internship.
Contact information: To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to:
Contact name: Tessa Beswick
Email: tbeswick@intermusica.co.uk