GALVANIZE: Hiring for Theatre Week: Kickoff Producer, Event Producer, Publicist

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Just sharing these positions from Theatre Washington with you. Please see below...

 

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Theatre Washington is looking for enthusiastic collaborators for the following contract positions for this year's Theatre Week. Jobs descriptions, with compensation, are here – please feel free to pass these along to colleagues, affiliated theatre-makers, and anyone you think might be interested.

1.     
Kickoff Producer $1,500 (40 hours)

The Producer will work with Theatre Washington to create a full audience experience for the Kickoff (September 28, 2024). Theatre Washington staff will lead on outreach to sponsors, food and beverage vendors, and theatre organizations. The Producer will take the lead on the development and execution of programming, including:

• Create a schedule of events that is confirmed on or before August 15
• Secure talent, with the support of Theatre Washington staff for contracting
• Secure sound and technical support
• Secure stage managers, with the support of Theatre Washington staff
•  Work with Theatre Washington to confirm volunteers needed
• Attend a one-hour weekly meeting with the Theatre Washington team beginning in early July
• Participate in a debrief/feedback discussion with Theatre Washington after the event
• Day-of: Coordinate the setup of microphones, sound boards, and instruments with Arena production staff and Supervise event Stage Managers, Assistant Stage Managers, and Volunteers

More info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wdWtXE56FVWWY1BPllRGVdkmViFHAIq4gfis8bLAhCE/edit?usp=sharing

2.    Event Producer: $1,500 (40 hours)

The Event Producer's role is to work with Theatre Washington to help envision and execute the events of Theatre Week. This includes: 

·         Theatre Week launch event

• Bus Tour with Smithsonian Associates, ensuring that the program has featured content from DC-area theatres and meets the overall goals of Theatre Week
• #DCTheatre Bike Rides: 3 bike rides, approximately 2 hours each, which may ride through Maryland, Virginia, and DC with stops at theatres for engagement and conversation
• Downtown #DCTheatre Walking Tour: A walkable route of downtown's theatres with engagement and activation at each stop
• If additional events are added to the schedule, compensation will be negotiated

They will also: 

• Create a schedule of events with programming details confirmed on or before August 15
• Secure talent with the support of the Theatre Washington staff 
• Create volunteer job descriptions
• Attend a one-hour weekly meeting with the Theatre Washington team beginning in July
• Attend each event to ensure the planned programming and content is executed
• Participate in a debrief/feedback discussion with Theatre Washington after the event
  
  

More Info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QJQUaOov3M-5hgLvYv8EWUbhQrw9Je_njcvF4xypy88/edit?usp=sharing

3.    Publicist: $5,000 (contract position)

Working with the Theatre Washington team and Communications lead, the Theatre Week Publicist is responsible for developing and executing a media strategy for Theatre Week 2024. Thus includes:

• Leading weekly meetings with Theatre Washington staff to plan and report on progress
• Creating a specific press plan and media goals that include (but might not be limited to):
  • Media attendance at the Theatre Week Launch event (with a focus on digital content creators)
  • Robust calendar listings with featured placement
  • Interview-based broadcast opportunities (morning talk shows, radio, etc.) for Theatre Week leadership and DC-based theatre-makers
  • Coverage of Theatre Week events, including the Kickoff, Wharf Concert, and Bike Ride
  • Feature articles about Theatre Week and events
•  Providing media prep and training, as necessary, in advance of events and opportunities
• Developing press materials, including press releases and media advisories
• Serving as the primary media contact for inbound requests
• Staffing events where media will be in attendance to manage media on-site
• Tracking and reporting on media hits and progress toward goals \
• Participating in a debrief/feedback discussion with Theatre Washington after Theatre Week

    More info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10hlyF8UBzN0eGikxNEniKzBP5GvAaykCOAxwmURfyIo/edit?usp=sharing

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