Opportunities

Assistant Producer

MAYK is one of the country’s leading live performance organisations. We work with artists and companies to bring radical work into being, creating dynamic meeting points for participation in world-class performance both in and out of traditional art spaces. In partnership with Create Access, we are looking for an Assistant Producer Intern to join the team from March.

As a part-time assistant producer, you will be contributing to Mayfest 2024; Bristol’s biennial festival of contemporary theatre, curated and produced by MAYK. You’ll also get an insight into MAYK's other projects and work through being part of a small team over a concentrated period of time.

The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

This role is part-funded by the Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which supports internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

This opportunity is only open to Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse individuals, who are under-represented in the creative industries.

What you will learn:

• Project delivery: working with creative teams, including artists, technicians and producers to ensure the smooth delivery of Mayfest 2024

• Researching and booking travel and accommodation for visiting artists

• Updating databses for venues, promoters, producers and funding bodies

• Being part of the team that generates and explores creative ideas

• Ensuring project information is up-to-date, using MAYK’s project management software

• Some marketing activity, that could include social media and updating websites

• Note-taking of various meetings

• Operational activities on the ground for events at Mayfest 2024

• Support the producing team and Company Manager with some basic finance tasks, as required

• Assisting with the capture and interpretation of audience data

• Contributing to evaluation activity once the festival is complete

• Be a champion of MAYK, promoting the ethos and values of the organisation with everyone you work with

• General administration tasks as required to keep the project running smoothly

Who we are looking for:

• Previous experience is not required but we are looking for someone who can express real interest in arts and culture (such as live performance, music, films, games, or visual art)

• Ability to work independent and remotely, using your own initiative

• IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office and social media

• Feel confident communicating verbally and through your writing

• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines

• Positive working attitude and willingness to work within a team

• Passion for arts and culture

• Enjoy learning new things!

Closing date for application: Sunday 28th January at 11.59pm

Bursary: National Living Wage equivalent (£12 an hour)

Duration: 6 months 

Working hours: 24 hours - part-time for 3 days per week

Start date: March 2024