The following positions are currently available at Intermusica. For more information about our company, please click here.
Administrator, Tours & Projects Department
As a member of an extremely busy department touring internationally renowned orchestras and ensembles world-wide, your role includes but is not limited to:
- Administrating tours both in the UK and abroad. This involves liaising with orchestras, artists and promoters and negotiating with flight/hotel/ground transport operators.
- Producing tour schedules on Artifax/Agent programme (bespoke computer programme for artist & tour management) and keeping Artifax/Agent updated with details for future tours.
- Making complicated hotel and travel arrangements for large groups, arranging visas and work permits, working out rehearsal schedules and assisting in the issuing of contracts.
- Negotiate financial deals involving travel, hotels etc. and on occasions 'extras' such as radio broadcasts, often within tight budgets, and to plan and finalise project budgets through to completion.
- Making financial arrangements for large groups, keeping detailed budgets, applying for UK withholding tax and international tax exemptions as required, issuing invoices, arranging payments.
- Sending out publicity information to promoters as required. Working with the Marketing Department to paste up tour reviews and keeping up to date press information as necessary.
- Accompanying orchestras and ensembles on tour to oversee the smooth running of all arrangements. You will need to act with initiative and tact, representing the company in a variety of situations, be able to think on your feet, and cope well under stress.
- Attending concerts in both the UK and internationally whilst representing Intermusica.
- Working closely with all members of the Tours & Projects department but reporting to your line manager. As part of the team dealing with administrative matters including filing, copying, archiving, compiling website & newsletter texts etc. There will be some PA work.
- You must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary and to travel throughout the UK and abroad.
This position requires a solid working knowledge of classical music, excellent organisational and negotiating skills, an eye for detail, and an ability to multitask to a high degree in an environment which is always busy and can be quite pressurised.
Foreign languages are an advantage; English must be completely fluent (written and spoken).
Relevant experience is essential, as is familiarity with different computer packages.
SALARY: £20,000+ depending on experience
BENEFITS: health care, long-term sickness insurance & life cover - after 6 months probationary period
STARTING DATE: as soon as possible
Please email CV and covering letter to Tessa Beswick: tbeswick@intermusica.co.uk
Your covering letter should demonstrate your experience for the job and your knowledge of classical music. Priority given to applications received by 19 May 2008.
Internship
An intern is required to support our Artist Management Department to offer support and assistance for 3-month, full-time assignments throughout the year. This provides an excellent background for those interested in careers supporting the production of classical music. This is a non-salaried internship but a travel and subsistence allowance is paid.
General skills required: Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, have a passion for and knowledge of classical music, be self-motivated and open to ever-changing tasks, be willing to support and offer assistance to a wide spectrum of people. Good administrative skills, good computer skills and good attitude a must. Knowledge/competency in foreign languages is an advantage.
Applications now being accepted for the JULY - SEPTEMBER 2008 internship.
Contact information: To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to:
Contact name: Tessa Beswick
Email: tbeswick@intermusica.co.uk