Show Programmes Editor

Purpose and Scope of the Post

Dublin Theatre Festival is seeking a Show Programmes Editor to produce and project manage the production of festival show programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for liaising on digital production and delivery of all show programmes on time and to budget
• Develop, source and/or commission editorial content for individual show and educational resource programmes
• Liaise with relevant artists and companies to collate programme content and sign offs
• Liaise with the graphic designer on all deliverables
• Any other duties that may be specified by and agreed with the festival’s Head of Marketing & Development

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in editorial work
• Minimum of 1 year experience in production of print materials
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• High level of organisation skills
• Computer literacy, knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Knowledge of and interest in arts/theatre

Personal qualities

The key qualities sought are:

• Fluent English
• Keen attention to detail
• Resourcefulness and initiative
• Ability to manage several tasks and projects simultaneously
• Flexibility regarding work schedule

Type of Contract

Seasonal and temporary

Payment

€3360, 28 Days over a 7-week period. 11 August to 26 September

Application Process

Applicants are invited to submit:

• A detailed CV outlining all relevant experience
• Examples of comparable work
• A cover letter outlining your experience, how you believe it relates to the role and what you can bring to the role. We are open to receiving cover letters in video format. If you would like to submit a video cover letter please ensure that it is approximately 2 minutes long and addresses the above points
• Contact details for two professional referees

Submissions & Confidentiality

The festival acknowledges applicants’ need for privacy and will take all necessary steps to ensure all applications and interviews are handled confidentially.

Enquiries in strictest confidence, as well as applications (by email only) should be addressed to Louise McGrath, Festival Administrator, at recruitment@dublintheatrefestival.ie.

Closing Date

The closing date for receipt of all applications is 12pm on Wednesday 9 July.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16 July.  Applicants selected for interview will be expected to make themselves available on this date.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@dublintheatrefestival.ie.

We want to ensure that equality and diversity are at the heart of what we do and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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