Careers at UTC

Location London

Type of job Full time and On Site Office Based

Salary Competitive

Job Description

As a LIVE PRODUCER you will predominantly be responsible for all aspects of the Live comedy bookings in our artists busy diaries, in line with their personal and company-led progression.

Key responsibilities:

These objectives guide the work of a Live Producer and ensure the successful planning, execution, and promotion of comedy shows and events that entertain audiences and support the growth of the comedy industry.

·      Talent Booking:  Secure top-tier comedians and performers for comedy shows and corporate events, ensuring a diverse lineup that appeals to the target audience.

·       Show Production: Coordinate all aspects of show production, including venue selection, scheduling, technical requirements, and logistics, to ensure successful and well-executed comedy events.

·       Talent Management: Build and maintain relationships with comedians, agents, and talent representatives, negotiating contracts, managing bookings, and providing support to ensure a positive experience for performers.

·       Client Support and Advocacy: Provide ongoing support and guidance to clients, offering advice on career decisions, personal branding, and navigating the complexities of the live circuit.

·       Networking and Industry Relations: Build a network of industry contacts, including venue owners, promoters, agents, and other stakeholders, to stay informed about industry trends, opportunities, and talent availability.

·       Administrative Tasks:  Perform general administrative tasks such as organising contracts, answering phones, managing clients’ calendars, filing documents, and maintaining client databases to ensure smooth office operations.

·       Financial Management:  Invoice clients for performances and services rendered on a weekly basis. Monitor payment timelines and follow up on outstanding invoices, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.

·       Market Analysis and Strategy: Stay informed about industry trends, emerging platforms, and changes in audience preferences. Develop strategies to position comedians effectively in the market, capitalizing on new opportunities for career growth.

·       Diversity and Inclusion: Representing a diverse roster of comedic talent. Promote inclusivity and ensure comedians appeal to a broad audience demographic.

·       Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges associated with comedy events, such as technical issues, talent cancellations, or audience dissatisfaction, and develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks.

·       Industry Representation: Represent the comedy circuit professionally and ethically in all dealings with talent, venues, sponsors, and partners, maintaining the integrity and reputation of the organization and the industry as a whole.

Hard skills:

Hard skills required to effectively plan, coordinate, and promote comedy shows and events, ensuring a successful and entertaining experience for all involved.

·      Talent Sourcing and Booking: Ability to identify, contact, and negotiate with comedians and venues to secure bookings for comedy shows and events.

• Venue Management

  : Knowledge of venue selection, contract negotiation, and logistics management for comedy events, including coordinating with venue owners, managers, and staff.

• Event Planning and Production

  : Proficiency in planning and executing comedy events from start to finish, including scheduling, budgeting, technical requirements, and on-site coordination.

• Administrative Skills:

  Proficiency in general office tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, organizing files, and handling correspondence.

• Computer Skills:

  Competence in using office software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email clients, and cloud-based collaboration tools for document management and communication.

• Database Management:

  Ability to maintain and update databases, including contact information, project history, and audition schedules, using CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software or other database tools.

• Communication Skills:

  Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, casting directors, producers, and other industry professionals, both in person and via phone, email, and other communication channels.

• Organization Skills:

  Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities effectively, ensuring that client needs are met, and administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner.

• Attention to Detail

  : Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness in all administrative tasks, including contract drafting, data entry, scheduling, and correspondence.

• Marketing and Promotion

  : Experience in developing marketing strategies and promotional campaigns to attract audiences to comedy shows, including digital marketing, social media, email marketing, and traditional advertising.

• Contract Negotiation

  : Negotiation skills to secure favourable terms and agreements with comedians, venues, sponsors, and other stakeholders involved in comedy events.

• Budget Management

  : Ability to create and manage budgets for comedy shows and events, including forecasting expenses, tracking costs, and optimizing financial resources.

• Technical Knowledge

  : Understanding of technical requirements for comedy events, including sound, lighting, staging, and audiovisual equipment, to ensure technical aspects are executed smoothly.

• Salesmanship

  : Ability to sell tickets, secure sponsorships, and negotiate deals with partners to generate revenue for comedy events and maximize profitability.

• Data Analysis

  : Analytical skills to track and analyse ticket sales, audience demographics, marketing ROI, and other performance metrics to inform decision-making and optimize event strategies.

• Networking

  : Networking skills to build and maintain relationships with comedians, agents, venue owners, promoters, sponsors, and other industry contacts to facilitate bookings and collaborations.

• Customer Service

  : Customer service skills to address inquiries, resolve issues, and provide a positive experience for audience members, performers, and other stakeholders involved in comedy events.

• Problem-Solving

  : Ability to anticipate and troubleshoot potential issues and challenges that may arise during comedy events, finding creative solutions to ensure smooth execution and customer satisfaction.

Soft skills for circuit management:

These soft skills complement the technical skills and are required and essential for building successful relationships, managing events effectively, and delivering memorable experiences for audiences and performers alike.

• A passion for comedy and a strong knowledge of the genre is desirable.

• Communication

  : Clear and effective communication skills are essential for interacting with comedians, venue managers, sponsors, and other stakeholders, as well as for promoting comedy events to the public.

• Negotiation

  : Strong negotiation skills are crucial for securing favourable terms with comedians, venues, sponsors, and other partners involved in comedy events, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.

• Relationship Building

  : Building and maintaining relationships with comedians, venue owners, promoters, sponsors, and other industry contacts is key to securing bookings, securing venues, and attracting support for comedy events.

• Creativity

  : Creativity is important for developing unique and engaging concepts for comedy events, as well as for finding innovative solutions to challenges that may arise during event planning and execution.

• Problem-Solving

  : The ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and effectively is essential for handling the various challenges that can arise during the planning and execution of comedy events.

• Flexibility

  : Flexibility and adaptability are important for dealing with the unpredictable nature of the entertainment industry, including last-minute changes to lineups, venues, or other event details.

• Organizational Skills

  : Strong organizational skills are necessary for managing the numerous details involved in planning and executing comedy events, including scheduling, budgeting, and logistics.

• Attention to Detail

  : Attention to detail is crucial for ensuring that all aspects of comedy events are executed flawlessly, from booking talent and securing venues to managing ticket sales and promoting the event.

• Stress Management

  : The ability to stay calm and focused under pressure is important for dealing with the stress and demands of planning and executing comedy events, especially during busy periods or when unexpected challenges arise.

• Customer Service

  : Providing excellent customer service to comedians, venue staff, sponsors, and audience members is key to building positive relationships and ensuring the success of comedy events.

• Teamwork

  : Collaboration and teamwork skills are important for working effectively with colleagues, vendors, and partners to plan and execute comedy events, as well as for coordinating with performers and venue staff on event day.

• Adaptability

  : Adaptability is important for responding to changing circumstances, such as shifts in audience preferences, industry trends, or the availability of talent, and adjusting event plans accordingly.

Please send us your CV and cover letter and we will be in touch should we think you’d be suitable.
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