KTP Associate/ Digital Associate

Fixed Term for 2 years

£24,000 - £ 27,000 p.a.

Central London

An exciting opportunity has been created from a partnership with London’s most vibrant theatre for new theatre, comedy & cabaret, Soho Theatre, and the University of Westminster. The purpose of this new role is to develop a digital delivery capability to provide comedy accessible online, on demand and internationally. The post-holder will be able to draw on the artistic and business experience of the former and the academic resources and support of the latter.

The Associate will be required to assist Soho Theatre to expand into new markets, through international tours and distributing digital content. The Associate will work closely with Soho Theatre’s Executive Director to pioneer a new business venture, working with leading professionals in the entertainment industry. This will develop the Associate’s business development skills, overseas work, experience of the digital sector and professional experience of project delivery, from concept to launch.

The role requires an ambitious and innovative person educated to degree level or equivalent with excellent communication and analytical skills.

This role is part of a 2 year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), with continuous support from the University of Westminster. For further details of KTPs see the website of KTP & University of Westminster’s KTP Unit.

Soho Theatre
Located in the creative heart of London, Soho Theatre is a major new writing theatre and a writers’ development organisation of national reputation. With three performance spaces and a pioneering programme spanning theatre, comedy, cabaret and writers’ events – as well as a lively bar - Soho Theatre is one of the most vibrant venues on the capital’s cultural scene. This puts the theatre in a unique position to work across forms and challenge perceptions of what a new writing theatre can be. Its greatest strengths are a commitment to artistic excellence and innovation, a young audience, diversity and an entrepreneurial ethos.

Soho Theatre has developed a reputation as a leading player in the comedy market in the UK, and most of the leading stars have played on its stages. Comedy is a core part of Soho Theatre’s offering, alongside theatre. With a focus on India, the company is now looking to expand into new markets, via international live tour opportunities and the distribution of digital content.

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Salary range £24,000 - £27,000 dependent on qualifications and experience plus performance related review, £4,000 individual training budget.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Company Supervisor Mark Godfrey (mark@sohotheatre.com) or Academic Supervisor David Dunkley Gyimah at University of Westminster, Media Art and Design School (D.Gyimah@westminster.ac.uk).

Job reference number: 50026583
Closing date: Friday 17 May 2013
Interviews are likely to be held on: Thursday 6 or Friday 7 June 2013

For further information about careers and benefits at the University of Westminster, please click on the following link: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/careers-westminster/vacancies.

A full job description and an application form can be found under the reference number: 50026583 by clicking on the Apply button below.

Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk

Please note: We are unable to accept any applications by email. All applications must be made online. CVs in isolation or incomplete application forms will also not be accepted.

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