JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Senior Producer
Responsible to:
Executive Producer
Responsible for:
Broadcast and New Media Programme Manager, Digital Productions
Producer, Production Administrator and project staff.
External contacts:
Artists, Promoters, Producers, and others where appropriate.
Salary:
£38,500 p.a.
About the Roundhouse:
The Roundhouse’s purpose is to enable young people to realise their creative potential and to offer
audiences, of all ages, new and extraordinary experiences in live music, theatre, dance, circus,
spoken word and new media.
The Roundhouse’s Vision:
Our vision is to be a hub of outstanding performance and learning powered by great artists and
young people.
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To support the Executive Producer and Artistic Director to research, develop, produce and deliver
a high profile, innovative and dynamic performing arts programme for the Roundhouse
The Senior Producer is a member of the Senior Management with responsibility for managing the
Broadcast and New Media team, including Roundhouse Digital Productions and, with the
Executive Producer, lead the artistic & strategic policy development around digital opportunities.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performing Arts Programme
 With the Executive Producer and Artistic Director, to develop contacts with artists, producers,
promoters and other collaborators.
 To develop and produce in-house performing arts productions and commissions, as agreed
with the Executive Producer.
 To lead produce all in-coming performing arts shows (excluding circus).
 To produce the annual spoken word festival at the Roundhouse.
 With the Executive Producer, Circus Producer and Performing Arts Programme Producer, to
develop and programme an exciting, and coherent programme of performing arts activity at the
Roundhouse, and ensure exceptional opportunities for young people to participate and
perform.
 To lead on programming the Studio Theatre, in collaboration with colleagues across all artforms.
 To support the development of performing Roundhouse artists.
 To represent the Roundhouse producing team at festivals and theatre events both nationally
and internationally.
 To proactively seek to provide a positive, supportive and efficient service to all incoming
artists/companies/hirers and other collaborators.
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To maintain good liaison and effective communication of information from incoming artists and
to ensure the smooth running of all performing arts events.
To oversee the production of detailed and accurate show information for the organisation, on
all performing arts events.
To encourage and contract Artists performing at the Roundhouse to work with young people,
for example – the coaching of young actors, dancers and poets, giving radio and TV interviews,
live streaming and the giving of workshops and master classes.
Broadcast & New Media
 To be responsible for the ongoing development of Roundhouse creative digital and online
content.
 To work across the creative team to develop exceptional online and digital creative
opportunities for artists and young people.
 To facilitate opportunities for experimental artistic performance through the use of cutting edge
technology.
 To oversee the delivery of an engaging and dynamic creative programme for young people in
broadcast and new media
Administration and Finance
 To be responsible for effective administrative and financial management systems, to ensure
the efficient running of the performing arts produced programme, and the work of the broadcast
and new media team.
 To manage artistic programme contracts.
 With the Finance Director, to oversee all areas of finance relating to the broadcast & new
media and performing arts produced programme, including providing financial reports when
required.
 With the Artistic Director/CEO, to set appropriate financial targets and manage budgets in order
to achieve these.
 To optimise profits through effective cost management and negotiating improved deals with
suppliers and service providers.
 To represent the performing arts and Broadcast and New Media teams at management
meetings and be the main point of contact for these teams with regards to all internal matters.
Marketing and Communication
 To work with the Roundhouse’s Marketing and Press team on the delivery of marketing and
press campaigns for the performing arts programme.
 To supply up to date information to the Marketing team for use on all marketing and press
materials.
 To monitor ticket sales and ensure that all holds are correct and released as necessary.
Fundraising
 To work with the development team, to raise funding for the performing arts programme from
the public sector, corporate sponsors, individuals and campaigns.
 Support the development team with the completion of funding applications and interim reports
for Arts Council and other funders.
People Management and development
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Ensure all incoming artists to the performing arts programme have the right to work in the UK.
To recruit, lead, motivate and manage across the Broadcast and New Media, Digital
Productions and producing function and identify and implement opportunities for their
development and performance improvement.
General
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To be committed to putting young people at the heart of everything we do
To promote and comply with current legislation and the Roundhouses policies on Equality,
Diversity and Health & Safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others.
To promote, develop and comply with our policies and practices to lessen the
environmental impact of the Roundhouse
To be responsible for identifying and undertaking training and personal development to
meet business needs.
To undertake any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the level of the post so as to
ensure the smooth running of the Roundhouse.
REVIEW ARRANGEMENTS
This job information cannot be all encompassing. It is inevitable over time that the emphasis of the
job will change without changing the general character of the job or the level of duties and
responsibilities entailed. Consequently, this information will be periodically reviewed, revised and
updated in consultation with the post holder to reflect appropriate changes
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
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Proven arts management experience
Proven experience of producing middle and large scale performing arts shows
Experience of programming and promoting performing arts activities
Interest in opportunities for digital developments in the arts
Excellent communications and presentation skills in person and in writing and experience of
leading a team and function.
A commitment to and enthusiasm for encouraging participation in the performing arts
amongst young people
Excellent people management skills
Experience/knowledge of working on projects with young people
Experience of working in a collaborative manner to achieve the required outcomes
Experience of negotiating and contracting artists and companies
Experience of strategic planning in a cultural context
Excellent financial and budget management
Excellent administration and IT skills
Excellent teamworking and the ability to communicate across departments at the
Roundhouse
Ability to understand a wide portfolio of digital products
Desirable
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Experience of new media in the cultural sector
Experience of writing funding applications
Experience of report writing
Understanding and knowledge of marketing, press and PR
Ability to work within challenging environments and with people from diverse
backgrounds
Conditions
Contract:
Fixed Term – Maternity Cover
Hours:
40 hours per week
Annual Leave:
The annual leave year runs from April to March, and you will be entitled to
25 days pro rata per annum plus bank holidays.
Notice Period:
2 months