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Job purpose
- To plan and execute two signature festivals of AHL, particularly the literary arts programs within Singapore Writers Festivals (SWF), for delivery with clear outcomes.
- To support the Festival Director and programming team in the programming and delivery of the Singapore International Festival of Arts.
- To support local artists and arts groups in the presentation of their work in both festivals.
- To assist in the management of other AHL projects and events.
Duties and responsibilities
- Work as an integral member of the programming and producing team in the Festivals department, with a focus on literary arts programming.
- Develop and implement quality programmes in line with the programming strategies of AHL to reach out to targeted audiences.
- Manage all administrative and logistical areas of the assigned programme including artist liaison, budgets, contracts and licensing, including obtaining necessary approvals from internal and external parties in a timely fashion.
- Works closely with other AHL departments, in particular with Marketing & Communications to optimise publicity of programmes so as to maximise revenue and attendance, as well as cultivating and maintaining artists/stakeholder relationships.
- Supports Partnership Development to canvas and secure sponsorships for the festival’s programmes. This includes making recommendations for possible grants and funding sources.
- Any other duties as assigned by Deputy Director, Festivals.
